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“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
10 Ways to Celebrate National Gratitude Month
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Sister2Sister is hosting virtual Survivorship Meetings on the second Monday each month, providing a supportive and empowering space for women to share their stories, build connections, and access valuable survivorship resources across New Jersey communities.
📅 Somerset & Middlesex Counties: Monday, December 8, 2025
📅 Union County: Saturday, December 27, 2025
🕕7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
👉Click here to register!
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New Brunswick Tomorrow is hosting their 50-year Anniversary Gala, celebrating progress and partnership. Enjoy a formal dinner, live entertainment, and tributes honoring five decades of community impact.
📅 December 5, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
📍 Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, NJ
👉Click here to get your tickets!
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Lisa Mikesell, Ph.D.
This month, we're highlighting Dr. Mikesell and her project, A Culture-Centered Approach to Assessing Mental Health Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults of South Asian Descent.
Dr. Mikesell is one of our many talented Partnership and Innovation Accelerator Program (PIAP) awardees.
PIAP facilitates collaboration with local organizations on health research that benefits our communities. Through this program, Dr. Mikesell partnered with the South Asian Total Health Initiative (SATHI), the Rotary Club of Plainsboro, and TK Church to identify and address the unique mental-health needs of South Asian adolescents and young adults in New Jersey.
Since then, Dr. Mikesell has continued her work as an Associate Professor within the Rutgers University School of Communication & Information.
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NJACTS Community Scientist Program
Are you a community member interested in getting involved and learning how human subject research can be conducted effectively and safely in your communities?
The NJ ACTS Community Scientist Program is a training and education initiative designed to foster partnerships between community members and investigators, enhancing community involvement in research. Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Community Scientist Digital Badge, which can be displayed on LinkedIn.
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New Brunswick Tomorrow (NBT) is dedicated to advancing health equity and improving quality of life for residents across New Brunswick through collaboration, outreach, and community empowerment. Community Health Ambassadors are trusted neighborhood residents trained by NBT to serve as liaisons between the community and health system.
Jaymie Santiago, President of NBT, shared, “With that information, our CHAs are much more than community members—they are health promoters that have developed into premier patient navigators, assisting New Brunswick residents in accessing health and social benefits, including programs and resources for needed health care services. As a result, the CHAs help us improve access to healthcare for all New Brunswick residents. It is through their work in the community that the CHAs are able to uniquely help participants overcome system barriers, to truly help create a culture of health in our community.”
Impact: Engagement with over 2500+ residents annually through community outreach events and neighborhood canvassing.
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Interested in an Entry-level Position as a Study Coordinator?
This 6-week online and asynchronous academic badge is designed for Clinical Research Professionals, novice Investigators, and students with little to no clinical research or pharmaceutical experience who would like to participate in clinical research at an Academic Medical Center (AMC) functioning as a “study coordinator.”
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A flexible, self-paced, online program covering the following training areas:
- Scientific Concepts and Research Design
- Ethical & Participant Safety Considerations
- Investigational Products Development & Regulation
- Clinical Study Operations and Site Management
- Data Management & Informatics
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Dr. Alice Zhang of Penn State leads an NIH-funded “smart” vending project that uses technology and behavioral insights to expand healthy food access and improve community health outcomes.
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CHEST Equitable Community Health Impact Grant
Anticipated deadline: April 14th, 2026
More information
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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Safe Kids Worldwide--a global pediatric injury prevention program--have partnered to lead the Safe Kids Middlesex County (SKMC) local coalition.
SKMC provides useful community safety resources, including playground tips, a car seat inspection station finder, and helmet safety.
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Middlesex County’s Latino Telehealth Program, a community initiative expanding access to bilingual telemedicine, has now launched in New Brunswick. In partnership with New Brunswick Tomorrow, the program enhances healthcare access for uninsured and under-insured residents through convenient, culturally responsive telehealth services.
The expansion establishes local telehealth hubs offering free internet, technology support, and bilingual staff. These hubs ensure residents can access preventative and specialized care regardless of language, insurance coverage, or digital literacy.
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Diabetes Awareness Month
Established in 1991, the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization highlights progress in diabetes care and the ongoing need for education, prevention, and support, with World Diabetes Day on November 14 honoring insulin co-discoverer Sir Frederick Banting.
Check out the American Diabetes Association resources page.
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Featuring Virtual Salons, Webinars, Event Recordings, and more!
Check out the NJ ACTS Community Engagement YouTube channel
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Are you frustrated in your research right now?
Do you want community feedback to inform your grant writing?
Are you interested in working with a multidisciplinary research setting?
Contact NJACTS Community and let's make a plan!
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