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February 6, 2019
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HHS/Office of Minority Health (OMH): Youth Health Equity Model of Practice (YHEMOP) Summer 2019 Health Equity Fellowship. Through its YHEMOP program, OMH places students enrolled in higher education studies into short-term health equity fellowships to help meet the needs of diverse organizations. For more information about the program, please contact OMHYHEMOP@atlasresearch.us.
Deadline is February 22. Learn more.
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HHS/OMH: Webinar. Holistic Health and Sickle Cell Disease: A Focus on Mental and Behavioral Health. This webinar will discuss the various aspects of mental and behavioral health in sickle cell disease patients, as well as a holistic approach to treatment. Presenters will share information on the mental health disparities that exist among sickle cell patients and ways that health care providers can work to address them.
February 28, 1:00 pm ET. Register.
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Federal Grants
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US Department of Justice (DOJ)/Office on Violence Against Women: Grant. Tribal Sexual Assault Services Program. Eligibility is limited to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribal organizations (other than federally recognized Tribal governments) and AI/AN Tribal governments (Federally recognized).
Deadline is March 5. Learn more.
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HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Research Project Grant. Addressing the Role of Violence on HIV Care and Viral Suppression (R01 Clinical Trial Optional).
Deadline for Letter of Intent (LOI) is March 10. Learn more.
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HHS/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Grant. Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grant Program. Supports states and tribes with implementing youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies in schools, educational institutions, juvenile justice systems, substance use programs, mental health programs, foster care systems, and other child and youth-serving organizations.
Deadline is March 18. Learn more.
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HHS/SAMHSA, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention: Grant. Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success. The purpose of this grant program is to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of underage drinking among persons aged 9-20 and its related problems while strengthening prevention capacity and infrastructure at the community level.
Deadline is March 29. Learn more.
Non-Federal Grants
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Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation: HIV and AIDS Grants. Supports developing or established programs on HIV/AIDS care and direct services, education, or research.
Deadline for LOI is February 8. Learn more.
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Institute of Museum and Library Services: Native American Library Services - Basic Grants. Supports existing Tribal library operations and the maintenance of core library services, including health education and promotion programs or collections.
Deadline is April 1. Learn more.
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Action for Healthy Kids: Breakfast for Healthy Kids and Game on Grants Programs. These grants support increased participation in school-breakfast programs and physical activity and nutrition initiatives.
Deadline is April 5. Learn more.
Scholarships / Fellowships
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HHS/NIH, National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS): Cancer Research Training Award - Health Communication Fellowships. These are one-year, full-time fellowships for people with experience in journalism, communications, and other relevant fields to help share cancer research findings, funding opportunities, and more.
- Surveillance Research Program. Deadline is March 1. Learn more.
- Behavioral Research Program. Open until filled. Learn more.
- Implementation Science Program. Open until filled. Learn more.
Webinars
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National Hispanic Medical Association: All of Us Research Program - On the Ground at the San Ysidro Health Center. The speaker will be Fatima Muñoz, Director of Research and Health Promotion at the San Ysidro Health Center.
February 12, 4:00 pm ET. Register.
Conferences
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HHS/NIH, NIMH Center for Global Mental Health Research and Grand Challenges Canada: Registration is open for the 10th Anniversary Conference, Global Mental Health Research without Borders. This conference will showcase findings from cutting-edge science and identify opportunities for groundbreaking research to address the Grand Challenges In Global Mental Health.
April 8-9 in Bethesda, MD. Register.
Other Events
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Urban Coalition for HIV/AIDS Prevention Services (UCHAPS): Facebook Live series. Improving Public Health Messaging Using Modern Technology. Technology plays a major part in public health advocacy efforts. In honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, UCHAPS will be hosting a series of conversations with community experts to share best practices for engaging specific populations. Learn more.
- Engagement of Black Women. February 6, 2:00 pm ET.
- Engagement of the Black LGBTQ Community. February 13, 2:00 pm ET.
- Engagement of Black Youth. February 20, 2:00 pm ET.
Health Observances
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- The HHS/NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recognizes February as American Heart Month. This year's theme, “Our hearts are healthier together,” encourages individuals to join with others to make lifestyle changes that are heart-healthy and long-lasting. NHLBI encourages everyone to use #OurHearts on social media to share what you and your friends, family, and coworkers are doing to get heart healthy together. Learn more.
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Publications
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American Public Health Association: Special issue of the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH), "New Perspectives to Advance Minority Health and Health Disparities Research." In this special supplement, funded by the HHS NIH National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), AJPH presents research and perspectives focused on expanding methodological approaches to monitor and reduce health disparities for minority populations. Learn more.
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HHS/Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Child Welfare Information Gateway: Factsheet. How You Can Help Someone Who Is Being Abused or Neglected. This tip sheet provides children and youth with information about what child abuse and neglect is and what to do if they suspect that someone in their community is not safe. Learn more | Download full factsheet (PDF).
Opportunities for Public Comments
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HHS/NIH, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR): Request for information on the Revised Definition of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at NIH. OBSSR seeks to update the original 1996 definition in order to improve NIH's ability to describe, assess and monitor NIH BSSR funding.
Deadline is February 22. Learn more.
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Duke University, in collaboration with the HHS Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Observational study. Disseminating NIH Evidence Based Sickle Cell Recommendations in North Carolina. Patients with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease (not trait) are eligible for inclusion. Additionally, we will survey primary care and emergency department clinicians. Patients must be from North Carolina or Georgetown, South Carolina. Clinicians must practice in NC or SC. Study to be conducted at Community Care of North Carolina in Raleigh, NC. Learn more.
Training
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HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Public Health Associate Program (PHAP). This is a two-year, paid training program. PHAP associates are assigned to public health agencies and nongovernmental organizations in the United States and U.S. territories, including Tribal health departments and organizations.
Deadline is February 8. Learn more.
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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Partnership for Tribal Governance: Tribal Workforce Development Strategic Planning Initiative. NCAI will provide two Tribal nations and/or Native organizations across eight states (IA, ID, MN, MT, ND, OR, SD and WA) the opportunity to design and implement strategic plans for their workforce development approaches.
Deadline is February 8. Learn more.
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In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, the Knowledge Center recommends the book Our Communities, Our Sexual Health: Awareness and Prevention for African Americans, 4th ed. It details the intensity of the HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics on the Black community and how these health conditions have been addressed over time. The book also includes commentary in the introduction from the former Surgeon General of the United States, David Satcher.
To view this title or request addition information, search the online catalog.
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