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New Data Brief from OMH and ASPE: Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders by Race and Ethnicity
Approaching Deadline for OMH's HHS Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge: January 30
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions is making extreme heat events in the United States more frequent and more intense. The health effects of extreme heat events do not affect different demographic groups equally. OMH is seeking applications for 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.
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Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Health
On February 13-14, the Advisory Committee on Minority Health (ACMH) will have a meeting focusing on the implementation of the anticipated updates to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Pre-registration is required for the public to attend the meeting, provide comments, and/or distribute printed materials to ACMH members.
Members of the public must register for the meeting by January 30, at 5:00 p.m. ET by sending an email to OMH-ACMH@hhs.gov with the following information: name, affiliation, phone number, email address, days attending, and if participation is in-person or via webcast.
Meeting Date and Time: February 13-14, at 8:30 a.m. ET, in Rockville, Maryland.
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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.
American Heart Association Transformational Project Award
Award funding from the American Heart Association will support ongoing projects in the field of cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular research.
Deadline is February 14.
Policies for Action: Policy Research to Advance the Inclusion of Immigrant Families and Children
Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to fund research on policies that can advance the full social, economic, and civic inclusion of immigrant children and families.
Deadline for letters for intent is February 16, by 3:00 p.m. ET.
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The Role of Work in Health Disparities
Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support research to identify pathways and mechanisms through which work influences health outcomes and status among populations with health disparities, and how work functions as a social determinant of health.
Deadline is February 5.
Undergraduate Research Education Program to Enhance Diversity in the Environmental Health Sciences
Grant from the NIH will support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research in the environmental health sciences.
Deadline is February 14.
Research Education Experiences to Enhance Inclusivity for a Diverse Substance Use and Addiction Scientific Workforce
Grant from the NIH will support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research.
Deadline is March 13.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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Voices of Diversity: Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions and Their Perspectives on Clinical Trials
Webinar hosted by University of California, San Francisco.
January 23, at 3:00 pm. ET.
Harm Reduction Services for People Who Use Drugs: Exploring Data Collection, Evidence Gaps, and Research Needs
Workshop hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
January 30-31, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit
In-person conference hosted by the National Association of Hispanic Nurses.
January 31 – February 2, in Washington D.C.
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Behavioral Health Integration Webinar Series: Provider Roles: Changing the Way We Practice
Webinar hosted by the Indian Health Service (IHS) TeleBehavioral Health Center of Excellence.
January 25, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Call for Abstracts: SYNChronicity 2024 Conference
Conference hosted by the Health HIV for HIV, HCV, STIs, Harm Reduction, and LGBTQ Health. May 29-31, in Arlington, Virginia.
Deadline for abstracts is January 31.
Lessons Learned from Iowa: Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Health Care
Webinar hosted by the Colorado School of Public Health.
January 31, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
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New Mental Health Action Guide
Schools help promote the mental health and well-being of students through education, prevention, and early intervention efforts. The new action guide for school and district leaders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares six strategies schools can use to promote the mental health and well-being of students. The guide helps schools build on what they're doing to promote students’ mental health and fill in gaps.
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New Clinical Trial Facts for People with Blood Diseases and Disorders Fact Sheet
The National Health, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) have published a new fact sheet providing helpful information for people with blood diseases and disorders regarding participation in clinical trials. It provides an explanation of clinical trial phases, questions patients can ask their doctors, and research about clinical trial participation. This fact sheet is part of NHLBI’s collection of publications for consumers and health professionals on a variety of topics related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
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Topical Guide: Intergenerational Engagement
The 2023 U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community calls attention to the importance of social connection for individual health, community-wide metrics of health and well-being, and the significant consequences when social connection is lacking. The Commit to Connect initiative from the Association for Community Living aims to increase awareness and availability of programs that address social isolation and loneliness. This topical guide from the Commit to Connect initiative introduces programs that are utilizing intergenerational engagement as a method to address social isolation and loneliness and tips for organizations to build their own intergenerational programing.
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Clinical Trials |
Rural Tailored Communication to Promote SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Testing in Saliva
This study, sponsored by the Michigan State University in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, will evaluate communication strategies for better encouraging, understanding, and uptake of salivary SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing among rural individuals. This study will take place in Flint, Michigan.
Suicide Prevention Intervention for Vulnerable Emerging Adult Sexual Minorities
This study, sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health, will evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application that leverages skills coaching and peer mentoring to reduce suicide risk among emerging adult sexual minorities. This study will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research Pilot Grants
The University of Southern California Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias Resource Center for Minority Aging Research will support three pilot grants supporting junior scientists for one-year projects focusing on cognitive decline and/or Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Deadline for application is February 16.
CDC Evaluation Fellowship Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will support doctoral or master’s degree professionals with backgrounds in evaluation, behavioral and social sciences, public health, and other disciplines relevant to evaluation and CDC’s work to expand the capacity of CDC programs to conduct evaluation and increase their usefulness and impact.
Deadline for application is February 20.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
This week, the OMH Knowledge Center is highlighting the recently published 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. This annual report, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), provides comprehensive statistical data to explore the safety, quality, and equity of care that healthcare delivery systems are providing to Americans. The 2023 report includes a special emphasis on COVID-19 and its impact on population health, hospital care, ambulatory care, and nursing homes.
You can access this free resource through the online catalog here.
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