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September 2016
 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15!
As
part of its ongoing partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), Walgreens is providing more than $10 million worth of flu shot
vouchers for the upcoming flu season to improve flu immunization rates among
uninsured Americans.
Through the initiative, which is in its seventh year,
Walgreens has provided more than $50 million worth of vouchers to communities
across the country, and with the assistance of HHS, is currently distributing
the vouchers through a variety of outreach efforts, local events and community
and faith-based organizations nationwide. Read the press release.
"Hispanic
Americans: Embracing, Enriching, and Empowering America!” The theme for this
year’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration honors the diversity, contributions
and influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States. First observed in
1968, Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 on the anniversary of the
independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and
ends on October 15. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their nations’
independence during the month.
Join
us in celebrating and visit the Hispanic Heritage Month webpage for more information on how you can get involved.
Visit our Zika resource pages in English and Spanish for:
- Information about who’s at risk
- Links to maps and surveillance data
- Resources for health care professionals
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Multi-lingual materials
September 19 at 4:00 p.m. EDT: Technical Assistance: Foundations of
Grant Writing Webinar
Hosted by the Office of Minority Health Resource Center
This
webinar is an introductory overview for nonprofit organizations that would like
to apply for federal grants. This webinar covers
the basics, from how to register your organization in the System for Award
Management (SAM) to utilizing successful strategies for completing a
competitive grant application.
Register
Once you have
registered, you will receive an email with information about how to join the
live webinar.
September 22: Registration is open for the Fall UM-Flint
Water Course.
Presented
in partnership with UM-Flint Department of Public Health and Health Sciences and
the Office of Minority Health Resource Center
UM-Flint
Water Course will feature a Federal
Grants 101 Panel.
September
22; 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location:
Northbank Center
432 N. Saginaw Street, Flint,
MI 48502
Federal
agency representatives will discuss best practices and common challenges
associated with securing
federal funding and managing grant awards. The event will conclude with a networking session between participants and presenters.
Register
For more information on the UM-Flint Water
Course, contact Kris Johns at 810-762-3172.
 September 29 at 2 pm EDT: Hepatitis in Communities of Color: Strategies and
Best Practices to Engage Consumers in Underserved Communities
Register.
Registration is open for the third United States Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health in East Elmhurst, NY. The conference offers a multi-disciplinary platform, grounded in the social determinants of health framework, to further understand the underpinning obstacles that stand in the way of optimal health in African immigrant and refugee communities in the United States. Register for USCAIH 2016.
The FDA Office of Women’s Health’s Birth Control Chart is a consumer friendly resource to help individuals understand birth control options, safety and effectiveness, and select the best method for them. The chart also provides vital information on emergency contraception. Download the FDA Birth Control Chart in English or Spanish.
Did you know that blood clots kill more Americans than car crashes, AIDS and breast cancer combined? But most blood clots are preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with the National Blood Clot Alliance to share information from the Stop the Clot, Spread the Word™ campaign about risks, signs and symptoms of blood clots. Learn more about the campaign and available patient education materials.
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