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August 17, 2016
In This Issue:
Federal Grants
- HHS/Office on Women's Health (OWH): 25th Anniversary Partnership Award, Trailblazer Award, and Emerging Leader Award. Deadline is August 25, 2016. Learn more.
- HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A HIV Emergency Relief Grant Program. Funds provide direct financial assistance to an eligible metropolitan area (EMA) or a transitional grant area (TGA) that has been severely affected by the HIV epidemic. Deadline is October 18, 2016. Learn more.
- HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I, Fast-Track, Direct to Phase II Contract Solicitation (PHS 2017-1). Deadline is October 21, 2016. Learn more.
Non-Federal Grants
- Elsa U. Pardee Foundation: Cancer Research Grant. Funds research at non-profit institutions directed toward identifying new treatments or cures for cancer. Deadline is October 1, 2016. Learn more.
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National Academies of Science Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)/Gulf Research Program, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF): Enhancing Coastal Community Resilience and Well-being in the Gulf of Mexico Region. Supports the development of research and practices that focus on resilience and the influence of social, cultural, and health factors on a community's capacity to adapt and thrive after environmental disasters. Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOI) is October 5, 2016. Learn more.
- HHS/NIH, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): Updated resource. Healthy Native Babies Project. NICHD has created culturally appropriate materials with safe infant sleep messages for AI/AN communities. Outreach stipends are available for printing customized outreach materials. Learn more | Apply for an outreach stipend (PDF).
Events
- National Indian Health Board (NIHB): Registration now open for the 2016 National Tribal Health Conference and 33rd Annual Consumer Conference, Achieving and Sustaining Quality Health Care in Indian Country. September 19-22, 2016 in Scottsdale, AZ. Register.
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The White House/Council on Native American Affairs: Save the date for the 8th Annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. This conference provides tribal leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes with the opportunity to interact directly with high-level federal government officials. September 26, 2016 in Washington, DC. Learn more.
Events
- University of Miami/Office of Research Compliance and Quality Assurance, in collaboration with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s Office of Regulatory Affairs Florida District Office and the FDA Office of Minority Health: Clinical Trial Symposium. Improving Clinical Research in the Age of Precision Medicine. September 14-15, 2016 in Coral Gables, FL. Register.
Events
- HHS/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Webinar. Diabetes Prevention and Management Tools for Congregations. This webinar will highlight the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)'s Faith Leaders Toolkit, as well as programs and resources for congregations to address diabetes. September 21, 2016, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
Events
- Meharry Medical College/Meharry Translational Research Center (MeTRC): Save the date for Addressing Health Disparities: The Role of Translational Research. This conference will focus on the regional impact of disparities research in cancer, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological disorders in the clinical, basic science, and population health areas. November 10–11, 2016 in Nashville, TN. Learn more.
Events
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HHS/HRSA, Bureau of Health Workforce: Clinical Tools webinar series. Integrating Population Health into Primary Care Training. August 30, 2016, 2:00 pm ET. Join.
 Events
- HHS/OMH, OMHRC: Fighting Hepatitis and HIV Co-infection in Minority Communities webinar series. Hep B among African Immigrants: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior. This webinar will provide information about risks, diagnosis and treatment for hepatitis B, the influence of social-cultural and religious values on prevention and treatment, and strategies to engage African immigrant communities. September 1, 2016, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
- HHS/Office for Civil Rights (OCR): New Report. National Compliance Review Initiative - Protecting the Civil Rights and Health Information Privacy of People Living with HIV/AIDS. This report summarizes OCR’s findings on HIV testing, prevention and treatment services offered at hospitals in the cities most impacted by HIV/AIDS, and identifies steps that hospitals and other health care providers must take to protect the civil rights and health information privacy of people living with HIV/AIDS. Learn more | Read full report (PDF, 534 KB).
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HHS/NIH, Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD: New resource. Moms' Mental Health Matters. This initiative seeks to raise awareness among pregnant and postpartum mothers, their families, and health care providers about depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. Learn more.
- HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): New report. Approaches in Implementing the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: Best Practices from the States. This guide presents five primary components identified by states as essential for the successful implementation and monitoring of parity: open channels of communication; standardization of materials; creation of templates, workbooks, and other tools; implementation of market conduct exams and network adequacy assessments; and collaboration with multiple state and federal agencies, health insurance carriers, and stakeholder groups. Learn more | Read full report (PDF, 406 KB).
Events
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National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), in partnership with SAMHSA: Webinar. State Best Practices in Developing and Implementing Integrated Health Care. This webinar will discuss state legislation and regulatory changes that facilitate the integration of primary and mental healthcare services, as well as integrated health initiatives and best practices developed by the Indiana State Integration Team. August 24, 2016, 2:00 pm ET. Register.
Events
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HHS/CDC, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention: Registration now open for the 2016 STD Prevention Conference, Transcending Barriers - Creating Opportunities. September 20-23, 2016 in Atlanta, GA. Register.
Events
- National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC): Webinar. Addiction in an Era of Pain Management and Opioids. This webinar will discuss models for pain management, such as non-drug therapies and integrative medicine, used by community health centers to treat chronic pain. September 8, 2016, 12:00 pm ET. Register.
OMH
- HHS/OMH, Division of Policy and Data (DPD) is recruiting for two FT, permanent Public Health Advisor (GS-0685-14) positions: 1. Black/African American Population Health and 2. Data Lead. Positions are based in Rockville, MD. Deadline is August 30, 2016. Apply as a Status Candidate | Apply as a US Citizen.
OMHRC
- AMTIS,
Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Media Relations Specialist position
within the Office of Minority Health Resource Center. Position is based in
Rockville, MD. Open until filled. Apply.
State and Local Government
- The New Mexico Department of Health is recruiting for an Office of Health Equity Director (DOH #11940) position in Santa Fe, NM. Deadline is August 23, 2016. Apply.
Hospital,
Health Center or Clinic
- The
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is recruiting for an
Associate Director position in the Immigrant Health and Cancer
Disparities Service. Position is based in New York, NY. To apply, please
contact Dr
Lisa Diamond.
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Epidemiology of Mental Health, Suicide and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders among Bhutanese Refugees in Ohio, 2014, is a regional population study which examines mental health, suicidal ideation and the effects of trauma exposure on refugee behavioral health. The study is expected to lead to the development of culturally appropriate outreach strategies for health, wellness, and mental health treatment for Bhutanese refugees. To view this title and find additional information, search our online catalog.
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