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CET Highlight Letter
October 11, 2023
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The CET Highlight Letter features opportunities, events, and news for OHA grantees and community partners across the state of Oregon. If you would like to submit your announcement for consideration,
please fill out this Smartsheet form.
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Celebrate Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e
Heritage Month!
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Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e Heritage Month, began on September 15 and lasts until October 15, as a month that falls over the Independence Day celebrations of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize.
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month emphasizes the powerful contributions that Latino/a/x/e community members have made in Oregon and around the world. It is a time to learn about the rich diversity of cultural identities, histories, languages and religions that make up the Latino/a/x/e community.
Oregon has a long history of Latino/a/x/e activism that has shaped our state, from establishment of the country’s first four-year Chicano university at Mt. Angel to the founding of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), Oregon’s Farmworker Union, and Centro Cultural del Condado de Washington, the latter two of which are current OHA Public Health Equity CBOs. When our Latino/a/x/e communities have led the fight for equity, safety and access to quality education, everyone benefits. With this understanding, we must also face a continued fight for justice, representation and reconciling past harms. We reflect, learn and share gratitude for the many ways our community is better through the actions through our Latino/a/x/e community members.
The Portland Latin American Film Festival begins on September 28 and a series of events sponsored by JuntosPDX are scheduled throughout the month. There are many other events taking place across the state.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
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Resources in (English and Spanish) Courtesy of Urban League of Portland:
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Click here to download flyer in English and Spanish. | |
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Bring Your Brave:
The Bring Your Brave campaign provides information about breast cancer to women younger than age 45 by sharing real stories about young women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. Bring Your Brave Campaign webpage (English) (Spanish)
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Pink Lemonade Project:
Pink Lemonade Project brochures and shower cards with breast self- awareness information, in English and Spanish, are available for free to healthcare and other organizations working in the breast cancer arena. See examples at right and follow this link to the online order form.
Pink Lemonade Project Resources
Breast Health for All: (Free Screening Services)
Concerned about your screening mammogram being covered financially? Introducing the OHSU Breast Health for All Program dedicated to providing free screening mammograms for those in need. To learn more or schedule your free mammogram, please call the OHSU Breast Center at 503-494-4673 and mention that you would like to be part of the Breast Health for All program.
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Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Hernandes with Doulas Latinas International! | |
The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) awarded Dr. Sandra Hernandes of Doulas Latinas International with the Humanitarian Award at the Love in Action gala on September 19, 2023. | |
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Pictured: Dr. Sandra Hernandes (Doulas Latinas) and Larry Hill (Oregon Health Authority)
Dr. Sandra Hernandes of Doulas Latinas International, was honored with the Humanitarian Award at EMO's Love in Action Gala in September. Below are the words that Oregon Health Authority Community Engagement Team Manager, Larry Hill, wrote to celebrate this tremendous accomplishment:
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We are proud to have a working relationship with Dr. Sandra Hernandes and Doulas Latinas International! Their extensive work in different geographical areas of Oregon during our COVID epidemic was extraordinary and their conviction to share valuable and consistent COVID messaging, provide culturally relevant and sensitive information to populations at extremely high risk of acquiring COVID, and their willingness to stand up, support and create opportunities for community members to be vaccinated, and for those who were presenting with COVID, timely care, support and food during their times of isolation.
Recently, Doulas Latinas International has played an integral role in the dissemination of updated messaging concerning well water contamination in Umatilla and Morrow counties in addition to supporting in-person campaigns to meet with representatives from the affected communities to hear concerns and share practical and accessible information and resources.
Dr. Sandra Hernandes and Doulas Latinas International are well deserving of the Humanitarian Award which recognizes outstanding commitment to humanitarian responsibilities which have significantly enhanced the quality of life for countless individuals in the communities they serve throughout Oregon.
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The OHA Hot Sheet features current COVID-19 vaccine news and resources for the community. Click the link below to view the current issue. | | | |
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CDC Bridge Access Program Flyer
(English) (Spanish)
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No- cost COVID-19 Vaccines for Adults Program
CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults with insurance that does not cover all COVID-19 vaccines costs.
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Vaccine Clinic with
The Community for Positive Aging
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Location: Center for Positive Aging
Thursday October 19th from 10am - 12pm
Call 971-266-3018 to register!
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Long COVID Community Forums
with Doulas Latinas
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Click here to download flyer. | |
Click here to download flyer. | |
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Long Covid Community Forum Events with Doulas Latinas
Rockwood Community Forum
- October 13 from 6:30PM-9PM
- ROCKWOOD CENTER (RC) 17805 SE Stark Street, Portland, OR 97233
Hermiston Community Forum
- October 27 from 6:30PM-9PM
- DOULAS LATINAS INTERNATIONAL 191 E Gladys Ave, HERMISTON, OR 97838
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Women's Health Day with the
Urban League of Portland
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Women's Health Day Community Event with the
Urban League of Portland
Urban League Senior Center
- October 13 from 10am - 4pm
- 5325 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97211
- Pre-registration is required! Call 971-706-1156.
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Board & Advisory Opportunities | |
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Now Accepting Applications for Oregon Health Policy Board's
Health Equity Committee!
We are excited to announce that the Oregon Health Policy Board's Health Equity Committee is now open for recruitment of new members. Recruitment is open until 5pm on Monday, October 23th. Linked below is a letter from the Director of the Equity and Inclusion Division, Leann Johnson, with the details of the committee's purpose and structure (in both English and Spanish). A link to the Qualtrics survey for member applications can be found below, and a Spanish PDF version of the application is attached. Please share these materials with your networks.
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2023 Health Equity Committee (HEC) Recruitment Letter (English) (Spanish)
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2023 HEC Application Questions (Spanish)
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Upcoming Training & Learning Opportunities | |
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Free CHW Training for CAHs, RHCs and Rural Public Health!
| Note:This opportunity is limited to Oregon CAHs, RHCs and rural public health departments. | |
Oregon Office of Rural Health
The following opportunity is open to Oregon Critical Access Hospitals, Rural Health Clinics and Rural Public Health Organizations:
ORH received a second year of funding for the CHW training grant and will train 27 more Community Health Workers (CHWs) free of charge to your organization through NEON.
This program will train someone, identified by your facility, to become a CHW to be employed by your CAH, RHC, your public health department, or shared between organizations.
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Click here for flyer above. | Register by 10/23 to reserve your spot at this free Motivational Interviewing workshop! | |
Register for a FREE workshop on Motivational Interviewing to Increase Confidence
In partnership with Central Oregon Community College and Central Oregon Health Council, Boost Oregon offers a one-day introductory motivational interviewing workshops. Learn about the core skills, processes, and spirit of motivational interviewing with special applications to vaccine conversations and cultural contexts for BIPOC populations. All experience is welcome! Food will be provided. Attendance is free.
The workshop will be Monday, October 30th in Madras.
Don't miss out! Register by Monday, October 23rd at 12:00 PDT to attend
https://forms.gle/vozthTdFrrjMgApB9
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Free Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) Trainings from the Trailhead Institute
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Public Health AmeriCorps Webinar for PHIG Recipients - Oct 17, 2023 12:00 PM PST CLICK TO REGISTER
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Training: Community Health Improvement Overview for PHIG Grantees - Oct 18, 2023 11:30 AM PST CLICK TO REGISTER
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Overview of the Foundational Public Health Services - Nov 1, 2023 12:00 PM PST CLICK TO REGISTER
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Multnomah County REACH Program will be hosting a free four-part series on Long COVID every Friday.
The discussions will provide an overview of the condition, management tips, and resources. We encourage anyone who identifies as Black or African or is associated with these communities to attend. The events will be a mixture of virtual and in person. Please see below for dates and times and register. Lunch will be provided for in person events.
Registration link: forms.gle/XkEDXyQFsMuJkBkx8
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October 13, IN PERSON: Long Covid Support & Q& A 12:00 - 2:00 PM PST at The Historic Overlook House 3839 N Melrose Dr. 97227
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October 20, VIRTUAL: Taking Control of Long Covid 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
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October 27, IN PERSON: Healing and Resource Fair 12:00 - 2:00 PM PST at The Historic Overlook House 3839 N Melrose Dr. 97227
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All trainings are virtual.
CGRM Problem Gambling Training for Black, Brown and Indigenous Peers (6hrs) 6 CEUs
Date: October 14, 2023
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Register: Register here
CGRM Problem Gambling Training for African American Peers (6hrs) 6 CEUs **Affinity space for African Americans**
Date: November 3, 2023
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Register: Register here
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Free Trainings for Black, Brown, and Indigenous Peers
SUD Street Outreach and Cross-Cultural Engagement for African American Peers 4hrs (4CEUs)
**Affinity space for African Americans**
Date: November 10, 2023
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Platform: ZOOM
Register: Register here
Working with LGBTQIA+ Communities for Black, Brown and Indigenous Peers 4hrs (4CEUs)
Date: December 04, 2023
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Platform: ZOOM
Register: Register here
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New Funding Opportunity from OHA's Public Health Division | |
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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Equity Grant application deadline will open on October 16, 2023. Registration links to learn more about this funding opportunity are now open and have been linked below.
Visit the OHA Public Health Division website for updates and documents related to this grant opportunity.
Click on the links below to register for RFGA informational webinars:
Click on this link to receive updates on this funding opportunity: Join the RFGA Listserv on Public Health Equity
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Click the link below to view dates and times for the RFGA informational webinars and technical assistance sessions: | |
SE Uplift Funding Opportunity
Applications Due October 31, 2023!
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SE Uplift Offers TWO Grant Opportunities!
Community Small Grants:
(Up to $5000)
- Murals, street art
- Workshops, forums, trainings
- Placemaking projects
- Increasing voter turnout
- Building leadership and civic engagement
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Engaging the community
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA)
Communications Grants
(Up to $1000)
- Interpretation and translation services
- Technology and equipment for hybrid meetings
- IDEA trainings
- Website redesign
- Developing strategic plan for inclusion
- Updating printed materials used in outreach
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We are excited to announce an upcoming RFGA for youth SUD prevention and treatment. 2 million dollars will be awarded, sourced from the Substance Abuse Treatment Recovery Block Grant received from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The RFGA will be posted on Oregon Buys and that posting is anticipated to occur this month.
The RFGA is focused on specific one-time supports for the youth and young adult SUD system. Applicants are encouraged to apply for funds for one or more of the following areas:
- Harm reduction
- Culturally specific services
- School based prevention
- Family involvement in treatment
- Peer support
Who can apply: Schools, school districts, non-profits, peer supported programs, and others! Counties and governmental entities may not apply.
Examples of potential program ideas: A high school interested in funds to promote prevention in their school, a non-profit doing culturally specific work in prevention or treatment for youth or young adults, a residential program looking to bring additional family focus into their work.
For more information or questions about the RFGA, please contact Bernardino De La Torre at bernardino.delatorre@oha.oregon.gov
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Department of Early Learning and Care Offers Two Opportunities for Funding | |
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Request for Applications (RFA) to conduct an Independent Study on the Workforce System
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Future Ready Oregon Round 4 Workforce Development Grant Opportunity | |
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The Apprenticeship and Training Division (ATD), under the Bureau of Labor and Industries will award $1.3 million in workforce development grants through a competitive grant process to organizations working to develop, expand, and implement Registered Apprenticeship Programs in healthcare and manufacturing and Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in construction, healthcare, and manufacturing, throughout the state of Oregon. The primary focus of this funding is to increase access to and engagement of individuals from ten identified priority populations as defined in SB 1545.
- Request for Applications (RFA) open date: September 22, 2023
- RFA will be posted on the ATD Grants website.
- Application process is in two parts. Part 1 is open to all applicants and Part 2 is by invite only based on applications submitted in Part 1
- Award cap: $300,000 per applicant
- Award Period: The one-year grant period begins on January 1, 2024
- Read full announcement here.
- Questions? Please contact Grants.ATD@boli.oregon.gov
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Bridging Cultures Seeks Permanent Executive Director
Bridging Cultures is seeking a permanent Executive Director. Our ideal candidate will be bilingual/bicultural, have a passion for our community and will have lived experience in order to best honor and respond to the diverse strengths, needs and beauty of the Canby area’s Latino/a/e community.
Please see the job posting (PDF here) and share this with your community.
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To apply, please submit the following to aplica@bridgingculturescanby.org
- Current resume
- Optional: A cover letter that addresses the position requirements and presents any other characteristics that you would like to highlight for consideration
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Work with Oregon Health Authority! | |
OHA Seeks Environmental Assessment Program Manager
Application Deadline: 10/23/2023
Job Opportunity: Environmental Assessment Program Manager
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health (EPH) Section is recruiting for an Environmental Assessment Program Manager.
The Manager will provide leadership to professional teams in the Climate and Health Resilience Program and the Environmental Health Assessment Program. The Manager is responsible for: developing and maintaining administrative and operational procedures for the Unit; coaching and personnel support for employees who are experts in engaging with communities and assessing known and emerging risks to human health posed by climate change and exposures to contaminants in the environment; formulate policy and programmatic responses to these risks; and provide technical assistance to an array of partners.
The Manager will administer two federal funds, two interagency agreements, and several contracts. The Manager is responsible for supporting staff development, team performance, and guiding strategic health equity principles into team culture.
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MONTHLY COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | |
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English Session:
10 to 11AM
First Wednesdays
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OHP 1115 Medicaid Waiver Webinar Series | |
October 4th @ 10am - English
October 18th @ 2pm - Spanish
The OHP 1115 Medicaid Waiver Webinar series are open to interested community members, organizations, providers, and anyone else who wants to learn more and share their feedback. We meet the FIRST Wednesdays of the month!
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Spanish Session: (Zoom Link)
Third Wednesdays of the month
2 to 3PM
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Latina/o/x Monthly Community Collaborative | |
See you October 12th at 10:30!
Click the button below to register for future Collaborative sessions!
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Black Covid-19 Strategy Workgroup | |
The Black COVID-19 Strategy Workgroup is a convening of CBOs, community leaders and faith leaders who serve the Black, African- American, African Immigrant and Refugee communities of Oregon.
Our aim in these meetings is to:
- Build community connections.
- Learn about important COVID-19 updates and other urgent health topics.
- Share and learn about resources.
- Discuss non- COVID-19 related topics that affect our communities.
- Promote Black joy and wellbeing!
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PRISM warmly welcomes OHA community partners and LPHA partners that specialize in working with LGBTQIA2S+ populations to this queer collaborative space!
Together we will:
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Support LGBTQIA2S+ serving community organizations on partnering efforts with public health.
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Connect queer CBO providers and staff to other CBOs statewide and LPHA partners.
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Discuss gaps, issues, successes, and strategies.
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Share funding opportunities.
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Community Connections: First & Third Thursdays of the Month | |
2023 Oregon Viral Hepatitis Collective Meeting | | | | |
