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April 1, 2020 | View as a webpage
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National Minority Health Month 2020
April is National Minority Health Month. This year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will feature the theme Active & Healthy and focus on safe ways all communities can stay physically active and advance mental and emotional wellness. Additionally, OMH invites everyone to join #ActiveandHealthy, a national social media campaign that will focus on the steps we can take every day in and around the house to keep our minds and bodies active, consistent with the social distancing guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Visit the OMH #NMHM2020 website to learn more and to download our shareable graphics and other related materials.
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Funding |
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Capital Assistance for Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts
This HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant supports health centers at localities declared disaster or emergency areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Deadline is April 6.
Improving Adult Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Providers and National Organizations
This HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement supports programs that focus on influenza vaccination in high risk adults and on racial/ethnic disparities in overall adult vaccinations.
Deadline is April 15.
Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance Grant
This Maryland Department of Health grant supports non-profit organizations that serve racial/ethnic minorities who reside in Maryland.
Deadline is April 30, 3:30 pm ET.
Pre-application training April 7, 3:00 pm ET.
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Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This HHS National Institutes of Health (NIH) Notice of Special Interest supports research on viral natural history, pathogenicity, transmission and the development of vaccines and therapeutics against COVID-19.
Deadline is April 8.
Activate Communities Initiative
This Episcopal Health Foundation grant provides capacity building funds to community health-oriented organizations within the fifty-seven counties of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Deadline for Letter of Intent is April 22.
BOLD Public Health Grants to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
These CDC cooperatve agreements support risk reduction, early diagnosis, prevention and management of comorbidities and avoidable hospitalizations of Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
Deadline is May 26.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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Stress Management During Quarantine for Mental Health Providers Serving Latino Clients
This webinar is presented by the National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center.
April 3, 1:00 pm ET.
COVID-19: Education, Child Care and Nutrition
This National Conference of State Legislatures webinar will address the impact of K-12 and college/university closures on state and school officials, child care programs, parents and children.
April 3, 2:30 pm ET.
Black Maternal Health and the U.S. COVID-19 Response
This Black Mamas Matter Alliance webinar is the first in a four-part series presented in observance of Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). For further information on BMHW, please see the BMHW20 Social Media Toolkit.
April 13, 3:30 pm ET.
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Primary Care's Role in Responding to COVID-19
This Primary Care Collaborative webinar will address issues spanning primary care capacity, virtual visits and community-based approaches to care in the midst of COVID-19.
April 15, 2:00 pm ET.
A Population Health Strategy to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
This HRSA webinar will address how primary care systems can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, morbidity and mortality.
April 16, 2:00 pm ET.
Registration is open for the North American Refugee Health Conference
Hosted by the Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers.
August 16-18 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Resources |
Resources: COVID-19
Health Observance: National Child Abuse Prevention Month
The HHS Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Children's Bureau recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the theme, "Strong and Thriving Families." Visit the ACF website for a resource guide, tip sheets, social media graphics/messaging and more.
Prevent Child Abuse America provides parenting tips, activity toolkits, statistics, reports and other resources on child abuse and neglect.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline offers crisis intervention, information and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service and support resources. Assistance is available in over 170 languages. Call or text 1-800-422-4453 if you or anyone you know is in need of help.
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Report: Erasure and Resilience, The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color
The report, Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color, developed by the GLSEN Research Institute, in partnership with the National Black Justice Coalition, the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, Unidos US, the Hispanic Federation and the Center for Native American Youth, is a series of four research reports that examines the school experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx and AI/AN LGBTQ youth.
Join GLSEN for a series of webinars on the reports:
AAPI LGBTQ Youth Report, April 2, 4:00 pm ET.
AI/AN LGBTQ Youth Report, April 9, 4:00 pm ET.
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Clinical Trials |
Adaptive COVID-19 Treatment Trial (ACTT)
This phase 3 clinical trial, sponsored by the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), seeks adults age 18-99 years old who have been admitted to a hospital with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection. Study to be conducted at various locations throughout the United States, as well as Japan, Korea and Singapore.
Safety and Immunogenicity Study of 2019-nCoV Vaccine (mRNA-1273) to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Infection
This NIH NIAID phase 1 clinical trial seeks adults age 18-55 years old for a trial designed to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of mRNA-1273, a potential vaccine for COVID-19. Study to be conducted at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle, Wash. and the Emory Vaccine Center's Hope Clinic in Decatur, Ga.
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Workforce Development |
Telehealth Learning and Discussion Series for SUD Treatment and Recovery Support Providers
This is a free, national online discussion and resource sharing opportunity for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers and peer support specialists faced with transitioning their services to the use of telephone and videoconferencing methods in response to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. It is offered by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network, the Center for Excellence on Protected Health Information, the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers and the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies at the University of Nevada - Reno.
April 1-29, 1:00 or 4:00 pm ET.
COVID-19 ECHO
This continuing education series, offered by the University of Missouri's Telehealth Network, will provide up-to-date information and support for health care stakeholders across Missouri. The COVID-19 ECHO will meet via Zoom videoconferencing. Past sessions have been recorded.
April 6, 1:00 pm ET and every Monday afterwards.
APA-IUPSYS Global Mental Health Fellowship
This 12-month American Psychological Association (APA) and International Union of Psychological Science (IUPSYS) fellowship is a unique opportunity for a psychologist to contribute to the work of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, with a focus on one or more issues related to the WHO Mental Health Action Plan.
Deadline is April 30.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
The manual, Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine: A Strategic Planning Guide, 2nd ed., focuses on identifying steps to take to incorporate diversity into strategic planning processes at academic institutions. Written with Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) diversity standards compliance in mind, the first part of the document is organized around nine essential tasks to complete such as obtaining buy-in from stakeholders, creating goals, and identifying potential challenges; the second part consists of strategies and skills needed for meeting diversity and inclusion goals.
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To view this title and find additional information, search the online catalog.
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