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August 23, 2017
Dr. Don Wright, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), welcomes Dr. Matthew Y. C. Lin as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health and Director of the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH).
In This Issue:
Federal Grants
- HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Accelerating the Prevention and Control of HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STDs and TB in the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands - Cooperative Agreement. Deadline is October 2, 2017. Learn more.
- HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH): Healthy Habits: Timing for Developing Sustainable Healthy Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (R01) Grant. Deadline is October 5, 2017. Learn more.
- HHS/Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA): Health Center Program's Service Area Competition. Supports public and private nonprofit community-based and patient-directed organizations that provide primary health care services to the Nation's medically underserved. Deadline is October 10, 2017. Learn more.
Non-Federal Grants
- American Psychological Foundation: Drs. Rosalee G. and Raymond A. Weiss Research and Program Innovation Grants. To be eligible, applicants must be a graduate student or early-career researcher affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, educational or scientific institution, or governmental entity. Deadline is September 15, 2017. Learn more.
- Marcie Mazzola Foundation: 2017 Grant Proposal Request. Supports non-profit organizations whose programs benefit abused and at-risk children. Priority (but not exclusivity) will be given to Long Island and New York organizations. Deadline is September 30, 2017. Learn more.
Scholarships / Fellowships / Internships / Mentoring
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW)/School of Medicine and Public Health: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Disparities Research. Provides training in interdisciplinary research that addresses disparities in health status and health outcomes among minority populations with an emphasis on maternal/child, adolescent and family health. Deadline is September 22, 2017. Learn More.
Events
- HHS/NIH, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Minorities Health Disparities Research webinar series. Collaborative Hubs to Reduce the Burden of Suicide among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth. August 29, 2017, 3:00 pm ET. Register.
- HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Muckleshoot Tribe, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, White Earth Nation, and the Indian Health Service (IHS)’s National Committee on Heroine, Opioids, and Pain Efforts: Webinar. Strategies Addressing the Opioid Crisis in Tribal Communities. August 30, 2017, 3:00 pm ET. Register.
 Events
- AEIMforward Tech Services and
partner organizations: Registration open for the 5th Annual United States
Conference on African Immigrant and Refugee Health (USCAIH), Advancing
the Health of African Immigrants through Research, Advocacy and Community
Engagement. October 5-8, 2017 in Washington, DC. Learn more.
Events
- The Washington DC Department of Health, in partnership with the Delmarva Foundation, the Atlantic Quality Innovation Network, and Quality Improvement Organizations: Registration now open for the 2017 District of Columbia Million Hearts Symposium, Integrated Management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease - A Team Approach. September 27, 2017 in Washington, DC. For further information, please contact hendersonv@delmarvafoundation.org.
Events
- South Texas Promotores Association (STPA): Registration open for the Annual STPA Get it D.O.N.E. Conference. Topics will include border health, opioid addiction, diabetes, obesity, nutrition, exercise, breast and cervical cancer, mental health, heart health, Zika, Texas health benefits, and more. October 1-2, 2017 in South Padre Island, TX. For further information and to register, please contact stpaevents@outlook.com.
 Events
- HHS/OMH, in partnership with
the CDC: Webinar. The
Important Role of Faith-based Organizations in Fighting Diabetes. Speakers
from the CDC and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
will discuss how faith-based organizations play an important role in promoting diabetes wellness and education to their congregations, and
will highlight the CDC National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)'s Faith Leaders Toolkit. August 31, 2017,
11:00 am ET. Register.
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Resources
- HHS/Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): New report. 2016 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. Mandated by Congress, this document provides a comprehensive overview of the quality of health care received by the general US population as well as disparities in care experienced by different racial and socioeconomic groups. Learn more | Download full report (PDF).
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Events
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers: Registration now open for the 12th Annual Latino Health Forum, Healthcare Transformation - Forging the Way to Relevant Care for Latino Communities. This forum is a platform for individuals to meet and network with practitioners, researchers and community activists currently working in health care, social justice, public policy, and with underserved Latino populations in the Pacific Northwest region. October 12, 2017 in Seattle, WA. Register.
Events
- HHS/SAMHSA: National Center for Trauma-Informed Care and Alternatives to Restraint and Seclusion webinar series. Communities Addressing Trauma and Community Strife Using Trauma-Informed Approaches. Join SAMHSA for Part Five of this webinar series: Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues - Understanding the Impact of Historical Trauma on Communities. August 28, 2017, 1:00 pm ET. Register.
Resources
- The American Public Health Association and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council: New video. Tobacco: Honoring
our Traditions and our Health. This short video, produced by the Tribal Public and Environmental Health Think Tank, depicts tobacco prevention efforts in Wisconsin Tribal communities, highlighting the importance of reclaiming traditional tobacco.
Events
- Minority Access Incorporated: Registration now open for the Minority Access 18th Annual National Role Models Conference. This event brings together academic and federal innovators, recruiters, researchers, faculty, administrators, students, mentors and alumni, and creates opportunities for networking and advancement. September 29-October 1, 2017 in Washington, DC. Register.
Academic
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Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls' Childhood is a report published by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality that discusses a study in which adults completed surveys about their impressions of black girls, from the ages of 5 through 14. The data showed that black girls are thought of as more independent, needing less nurture and comfort than their white peers. Girlhood Interrupted delves into the how these perceptions connect to the ways black girls are treated in schools and the juvenile justice system, and how future studies and trainings can be used to address these biases. To view this title and find additional information, search our online catalog.
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