Cervical cancer prevention
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Turquoise Thursday is January 16. Both observances focus on preventing cervical cancer, a disease that disproportionately impacts Native communities.
Help reduce the number of cases of cervical cancer in Indian Country by sharing the American Indian Cancer Foundation’s (AICAF) newest resources, which include a:
The majority of cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). For that reason, AICAF supports HPV vaccination, which is recommended for people ages 11–26 who have not already been exposed to HPV. Most health insurance plans cover HPV vaccination.
Additionally, AICAF highlights the role of Pap smears and HPV tests in looking for abnormal cell changes that might lead to cervical cancer if left untreated.
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Grants for tribal library services
Deadline: February 4 View the tribal library services funding opportunity
The Native American Basic Grants program is offering funds to help tribal libraries continue providing resources that enhance community wellbeing.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services expects to award 170 grants of up to $10,000 each for a 1-year performance period.
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RWJ Foundation summer enrichment program
Deadline: February 5 View the RWJ Foundation funding opportunity
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation invites undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP).
Offered at 11 universities, the free, 6-week enrichment program includes housing, meals, a stipend, and travel assistance. Program scholars will receive guidance from current admissions deans, health professionals, students, and SHPEP alumni about how to pursue their profession of interest.
Eligible applicants include enrolled college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors from populations that are underrepresented in the sciences.
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Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships
Deadline: February 17 at 11:59 p.m. Central View the Physicians of Tomorrow funding opportunities
The American Medical Association Foundation is offering Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships to medical students from populations that are underrepresented in medicine.
To be eligible, applicants must be entering their final year of study as a doctor of allopathic or osteopathic medicine at an accredited institution within the United States.
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Udall undergraduate scholarships
Deadline: March 5 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain View the Udall undergraduate funding opportunity
The Udall Foundation offers scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate sophomores and juniors pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, Native health care, or the environment.
The foundation anticipates awarding 55 scholarships of up to $7,000 each. New Udall scholars must be available to attend an orientation scheduled for August 4–8, in Tucson, Arizona.
For access to the application, contact a Udall faculty representative.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Partner Webinars
January 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern January 29 at 3 p.m. Eastern Register for a Marketplace Open Enrollment Period Partner Webinar
CMS invites enrollment assisters to attend an upcoming webinar for crucial information and resources to help consumers navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period. Educational materials and toolkits to help consumers enroll in Marketplace health care coverage are available on CMS’s partner tools & toolkits web page.
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Telebehavioral health webinars
Sponsored by the Indian Health Service TeleBehavioral Health Center of Excellence (TBHCE), these tele-education webinars are intended for health care team members.
Program Sustainability webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern
- January 13 – Value of Needs Assessments for Tribal Communities: Using Our Own Data for Sustainability
- February 10 – Use of Logic Models for Building Partnerships and Aiming Towards Sustainability
TBCHE webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern
- January 14 – Rapidly Establishing a Collaborative Therapeutic Relationship Utilizing a Strength-Based Person-Centered Approach
- January 28 – Risk Assessment and Safety Planning for People at Risk
- February 11 – Helping People Identify What They Wish to Change and Enhancing Their Motivation to Do So
- February 25 – Helping People Engage in Self-Care and Self-Compassion
Behavioral Health Integration webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern
- January 30 – Developing Patients’ Trust in Managing Opioid Use Disorder in Integrated Care Settings
- February 13 – Comprehensive Case Management in an Integrated Care Setting
- February 20 – Peer Support, Community Health Workers, and Cultural Healers as Integrated Care Ambassadors
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health webinar series, 2 p.m. Eastern
- January 30 – Understanding Emotional and Behavioral Dysregulation in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- February 6 – Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference
February 7–9 Phoenix, Arizona Register for UNITY’s 2025 Midyear Conference
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.’s (UNITY) Midyear Conference will highlight community service and advocacy for Indigenous communities.
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International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
March 28–30 Winnipeg, Manitoba Register for the International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health
The International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health explores programs and strategies to promote the wellbeing of Indigenous children and youth worldwide.
Early bird registration runs through February 26.
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Protecting Our Children Conference
March 30–April 2 Orlando, Florida, and virtual Register for the Protecting Our Children Conference
The 43rd annual Protecting Our Children Conference theme is “Honoring the Sacred.” Sponsored by the National Indian Child Welfare Association, the conference is geared toward social service providers, legal professionals, children’s advocates, tribal leaders, and federal program staff.
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