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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is a major issue in the U.S., leading to death and disability among adults, particularly non-Hispanic Blacks with high mortality rates. However, it can be prevented and treated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) provides public education about the basics of stroke. Their Stroke Communications Kit contains resources and downloadable materials to help spread information about stroke signs and symptoms, preventative measures, stroke treatment, and other related topics.
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June 4: National Cancer Survivors Day
Despite significant progress over the last decades in reducing deaths due to cancer, not all people benefit equally. In the U.S., overall survival rates for cancer are lowest for Black people, followed by American Indian/Alaska Native people. Other populations, such as Hispanic/Latino people, people with disabilities, and sexual and gender minority individuals, also experience disparities in cancer care and outcomes.
On June 4, join the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation to celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day. This observance day aims to recognize cancer survivors, increase awareness about their ongoing challenges, and celebrate life
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Minority AIDS Initiative: The Substance Use and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention Navigator Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Cooperative agreement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide substance use and HIV prevention services to racial and ethnic minority populations at high-risk for substance use disorders and HIV infection.
Deadline is June 20, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Advancing Aging Network Capacity to Recognize and Support Family, Kinship and Tribal Caregivers
Cooperative agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to further advance the development of state, community, and tribal family caregiver support programs.
Deadline is June 26, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Community Living and Participation Among Transition Age Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions from Disadvantaged, Vulnerable, or Marginalized Backgrounds
Cooperative agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to generate new research-based knowledge toward improved community living and participation outcomes among transition-age youth with serious mental health conditions who are from disadvantaged or marginalized backgrounds.
Deadline is July 10, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Strengthening Aging Services for Minority Populations Through Technical Assistance, Resource Development, and Program Coordination
Cooperative agreement from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to strengthen the national capacity to address the needs of a diverse older adult population and disseminate approaches to more successfully work one-on-one with diverse older adults, their families, and family caregivers.
Deadline is June 26, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
Addressing Conditions to Improve Population Health (ACTion)
Cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement policy, systems, and environmental change interventions that address social determinants of health to reduce chronic disease-related disparities, risk factors, and inequities.
Deadline is June 30, by 11:59 p.m. ET.
RADx-®UP Dissemination and Implementation Research on COVID-19 Testing Interventions among Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support dissemination and implementation research focused on increasing access to and uptake of COVID-19 testing interventions with the goal of reducing disparities and promoting health equity among underserved and vulnerable populations.
Deadline is July 10.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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Disrupting Ableism and Advancing STEM: A National Leadership Summit
In-person and virtual summit hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
June 5, at 11:00 a.m. ET, in Washington, D.C., and online.
June 7, 13, 15, and 16, at 12:00 p.m. ET, online.
Launching a Career in Health Disparities Research
Webinar hosted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).
June 7, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Advancements in Diabetes Webinar: Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID (Long COVID)
Webinar hosted by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention.
June 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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Cardiometabolic Health and Cardiovascular Prevention in Latino Population
Webinar hosted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Disease Prevention. June 7, at 11:00 a.m. ET.
Branching Out: Wellness Programming for Patient-Centered HIV Care from an Urban Indian Perspective
Webinar hosted by the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH).
June 8, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Navigating Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitors for Improved Diabetes Management
Webinar hosted by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention.
June 21, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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Resources |
Addressing the Adverse Consequences of Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can lead to an array of significant short- and long-term physical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic consequences for patients and their families.
The proceedings from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) virtual workshop Addressing the Adverse Consequences of Cancer Treatment discuss the range of adverse effects that patients with cancer may experience across the life course, and highlight potential strategies to improve quality of life for cancer survivors and their families.
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HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit
The HHS Child and Adolescent Health Emergency Planning Toolkit addresses the needs of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and community resilience activities.
The toolkit aligns with ongoing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) objectives to ensure health equity for all children, adolescents, and CYSHCN and their families/caregivers to ensure access to high-quality care, services, and support across the emergency management cycle.
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Find Support Website for Issues with Mental Health, Drugs, or Alcohol
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) launched FindSupport.gov, a new user-friendly website, designed for the general public, to help people identify available resources, explore unbiased information about various treatment options, and learn how to reach out to get the support they need for issues related to mental health, drugs, or alcohol.
The website provides information on how to find treatment and support based on insurance status, including Medicaid, Medicare, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care, TRICARE, private insurance, and no insurance.
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Clinical Trials |
Improving Communication and Adherence in Black Breast Cancer Survivors (Sisters Informing Sisters) (SIS)
This study, sponsored by the Virginia Commonwealth University, will test an evidence-based intervention designed to increase adherence to systemic therapy in Black women compared to enhanced usual care. This study will be conducted in Richmond, Virginia.
Yoga Versus Standard Care for Reducing Fatigue in Hispanic Cancer Survivors (YOCAS©®)
This study, sponsored by the University of Rochester in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), will compare yoga to standard care in reducing cancer-related fatigue in Hispanic cancer survivors. This study will be conducted in Rochester, New York.
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Workforce Development |
Invest in Your Health Trainer Exchange
AgriSafe offers Invest in Your Health Trainer Exchange where educators can be certified to train on six AgriSafe modules (targeted for ages 14-23) to build the capacity of local agricultural educators, rural health professionals and rural leaders to train young workers. Once certified, educators would be free to use the training materials in their classroom setting.
Stroke Research Fellowship
The Stroke Division of the Department of Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital offers one- and two- year stroke research fellowships. New investigators will pursue research in topics such as acute ischemic stroke, stroke genetics, intracerebral hemorrhage, stroke biomarkers, and related topics.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
In recognition of National Adolescent Health Month, the OMH Knowledge Center is featuring the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being. This annual publication from the Annie E. Casey Foundation tracks data on the health and well-being of children and teens across the U.S. using key metrics such as rates of childhood poverty, school enrollment and graduation, adolescent pregnancy, and more. The 2022 edition focuses particularly on young people's mental health.
You can access this free resource through the online catalog here.
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