April 26, 2021

World Immunization Week The World Health Organization (WHO) sponsors World Immunization Week from April 24 to 30 to promote vaccination to protect people of all ages from serious diseases. The MyHealthfinder resources on vaccines encourage people to stay on top of their vaccinations.  Learn More

Rutgers Experts Addresses Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Variant Issues As eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccines expands nationwide, Stanley H. Weiss, an epidemiologist in infectious and chronic diseases, and a professor at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Rutgers School of Public Health, talks about vaccine side effects, the hesitancy that still exists and why it is important to get vaccinated when it’s your turn. Learn More

Statement on the Chauvin Verdict Rutgers University's president and chancellors address what Rutgers as an institution can do to bring about desperately needed change in a statement to the community. Learn More

NJ ACTS Partner Events

Upcoming Events

Aspen Ideas: Health April 27-29, 1-3pm and 4-5pm ET As hope spreads with each COVID-19 vaccine being administered, the world is beginning to reimagine a “new normal”. This moment calls on us, individually and collectively, to elevate and accelerate bold approaches to better health for all. This free live-streamed event will host today's leading experts and innovators for conversations and performances across a range of health topics.

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Coffee with a Clinician April 28, 10am ET Grab your coffee and we will bring the conversation. Monmouth Medical Center invites you to join their guest clinician to discuss their area of expertise and answer questions.

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Evening Stretch for Healthcare / Frontline Workers April 29, 6:30pm ET Through a variety of virtual services, this program aims to assist those impacted by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies and, if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs, and other resources in their community.

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Funding Opportunities

South Jersey Institute for Population Health SJIPH is pleased to announce its Call for Proposals for its inaugural funding initiative for 2021 for collaborations between Rowan University, Rutgers University-Camden, and community-based organizations in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic and Cape May Counties. This funding cycle has two goals: 1) advance research and improve health outcomes in southern New Jersey and 2) serve as a foundation for establishing a data hub for research and projects that advance our region. Prospective grantees first submit a brief letter of intent (LOI) by May 31, 2021. Learn more here.

Community Resources

Check out the Healthy People 2030 Vaccination topic to learn about efforts to increase vaccination rates nationwide. Find the CDC's resources on Sexual Violence here. VPVA's Addressing Interpersonal Violence in Communities of Color panel event, watch it here. Improving pregnancy outcomes for African American women. Learn more here. New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services.  You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here. Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University. Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.

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