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The Impact of Social Determinants on Well-being and the Role of Supplemental Security Income
Social determinants of health such as where we live, learn, and work along with our age, socio-economics status, and race, have a major impact on our well-being. These factors may limit access to resources and create barriers to health care. Programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) exist to help improve quality of life for people with disabilities who also have limited income and resources.
The SSI program provides critical financial assistance and access to healthcare through Medicaid and other federally assisted programs like SNAP. These payments help people pay for necessities like rent, food, clothing, and medicine.
SSI is available to eligible adults and children with disabilities who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to adults aged 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.
For additional information about the Supplemental Security Income program, visit www.ssa.gov. To help someone apply for benefits, start the process online or call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213.
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Funding |
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Maternal and Child Health - Oral Health Integration Projects
Cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support projects improving access to integrated preventative oral health care in primary care service settings.
Deadline is January 22, 2024.
HHS Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls
Challenge grant from the HHS Office on Women’s Health seeks innovative ways to address human trafficking prevention among women and girls in the United States.
Phase 1 Deadline is February 1, 2024.
Expanding Cancer Screenings and Preventive Services in Populations that Experience Health Disparities
Grant from the NIH to help address barriers that impede the use of cancer screening and preventative services in populations that experience health disparities.
Deadline is February 5, 2024.
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HHS Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge
Challenge grant from the HHS Office of Minority Health seeks Tribal and community-led strategies to address health disparities in Tribes and communities disproportionately burdened by environmental and climate change-related hazards.
Phase 1 Deadline is January 30, 2024.
Impact of Healthcare System and Clinician Factors on Disparities in Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support intervention research to understand and address maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among racial and ethnic minority, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and underserved rural populations.
Deadline is February 5, 2024.
Dementia Care and Caregiver Support Intervention Research
Grant from the NIH supporting research to address the needs and promote the health, function, and well-being of persons with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
Deadline is February 13, 2024.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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Getting to the Heart of Stroke
Webinar hosted by the American Heart Association.
December 8, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Depression and Dementia
Webinar hosted by the American Society on Aging.
Continuing education credits available.
December 12, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Vaccines for Wellness
Webinar hosted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
December 13, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
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NIH Health Disparities Interest Group Lecture: Dr. James Collins Jr.
Part of lecture series hosted by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
December 12, at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Harnessing Technology and Social Media to Address Alcohol Misuse in Adolescents and Emerging Adults
Webinar hosted by National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
December 13, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period: Stakeholder Webinars
Webinar series hosted by the CMS.
December 13, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
January 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
January 31, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
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Resources |
A Conceptual Map of Structural Racism in Health Care
Longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in health care experiences contribute to unequal health and life outcomes. In this brief from the Urban Institute, a conceptual map of structural racism in health care demonstrates the connections between (1) mental models that guide how society thinks and acts; (2) unequal laws and policies that determine access to resources; and (3) racial and ethnic disparities in health care experiences and outcomes.
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No Surprises Act Toolkit for Consumer Advocates
The No Surprises Act helps protect consumers from surprise medical bills by prohibiting balance billing and limiting consumer cost sharing in certain circumstances. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services created the Toolkit for Consumer Advocates so advocates can understand the provisions of the No Surprises Act, recognize relevant documentation, find additional assistance for consumers, and more.
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Inside Cancer Careers Podcast: Voices For Equity – Conversations on Cancer Health Disparities
The Inside Cancer Careers Podcast explores the world of cancer research training to bring a new generation of investigators into the field. Both trainees and established investigators share their experiences and how they succeed in the high pressure, competitive environment of cancer research. In the latest episode of the podcast, Dr. Brian Rivers, the Director of Cancer Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, shares the importance of cancer health disparities research and his journey into the field.
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Clinical Trials |
Diabetes Nutrition Education and Healthy Food Resource for American Indian and Alaska Native People with Type 2 Diabetes
This study, sponsored by the Colorado State University in collaboration with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, will evaluate if diabetes nutrition education and an added food security resource, such as farmers market vouchers for fruits and vegetables, can improve diabetes self-management for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people with Type 2 Diabetes. This study will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Suicide in Urban Natives: Detection and Networks to Combat EventsSuicide in Urban Natives: Detection and Networks to Combat Events
This study, sponsored by the University of Colorado, Denver in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, will compare the effectiveness of a program that detects and manages suicide risk among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. This study will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Workforce Development |
Cherokee Health Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Academy
The two-day virtual training will help participants understand the integrated care clinical model, how to build team-based care, and the use of health information technology to aid in the provision of integrated primary and behavioral care.
Continuing education credits available.
December 12-13, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Diversity Scholars Network Program
The National Institute on Drug Abuse Diversity Scholars Network provides early career investigators from diverse backgrounds with rigorous support in applying for and receiving National Institutes of Health career development and research funding.
Deadline for Application is January 12, 2024.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
In observance of National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8), the OMH Knowledge Center is sharing Influenza Vaccinations Among Adults 50 and Older: Slow Progress over the Past Decade. This brief fact sheet from the AARP Public Policy Institute examines trends related to influenza vaccinations and older adults between 2009 and 2018. It also discusses disparities in racial/ethnic minorities and in insurance coverage. Some key takeaways from the fact sheet are that flu vaccinations among adults over 50 years old increased slightly over the past decade, but Black adults 50 to 64 are the least likely to get the flu vaccine.
You can access this free resource through the online catalog here.
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