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Funding Opportunities
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HHS/NIH, Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD: Addressing Health Disparities in Maternal and Child Health through Community-Based Participatory Research (R03). Deadline for letters of intent is October 20, 2015.
USDA/FSA: Outreach and Education, Technical Assistance, and Financial Education for FSA Programs, Functions, and Activities.
Deadline is November 20, 2015.
HHS/NIH, NICHD: Academic-Community Partnership Conference Series (R13).
Deadline is November 17, 2015.
VHCF: Virginia Health Safety Net Grants
Deadline is March 2, 2016
HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH): Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy (R01).
Deadline is May 7, 2016.
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The Mid-Atlantic RHEC would love to hear from you!
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Health Equity Council (RHEC) is dedicated to increasing awareness of the significance of health disparities by addressing unconscious bias and the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards.
The Mid-Atlantic RHEC has prepared a short survey to determine potential gaps and needs regarding our ability to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of changing populations within our region (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).
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HHS Awards More Than $240 Million to Expand the Primary Care Workforce
HHS, October 14, 2015
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell today announced more than $240 million - including about $176 million in Affordable Care Act funding - to support the
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and
NURSE Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs to increase access to primary health care in the communities that need it most.
"The most critical step in connecting people to quality health care is a primary care provider," said Secretary Burwell. "These awards provide financial support directly to health professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, and physician assistants, to help individuals -- particularly the 17.6 million uninsured who have recently gained coverage -- find the primary care services they need."
Atlanta-based global health organization saved millions with immunizations, officials say
Florida Times-Union, October 13, 2015
An unassuming brick building in Decatur houses a low-profile organization that has made huge accomplishments in improving people's health.
The Task Force for Global Health's 30 years of work was marked at a conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday.
The organization's founder, Dr. Bill Foege, was honored for his work in expanding public health. A former CDC director, Foege is widely credited with organizing the global strategy that eradicated smallpox.
Read more!
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Notre Dame replaces PE class with mandatory 'cultural competency' lessons
The College Fix, October 14, 2015
At Notre Dame, tennis, golf and ultimate Frisbee have been replaced with "cultural competence," "inclusiveness" and "human sexuality."
The University of Notre Dame this semester replaced its longtime mandatory physical education course for freshmen and replaced it with a health, cultural competency and social awareness course that aims to teach students how to "foster a spirit of inclusiveness on campus," among other lessons.
Read more!
Minority Women Get Worse Breast Cancer Care, Regardless of Tumor Type: Study
HealthDay News, October 13, 2015
No matter the type or stage of breast cancer, minority women are more likely to be diagnosed later in the disease than white women, and they are also less likely to receive recommended treatments, a new study shows.
While prior studies have found such disparities before, the new research finds that it exists "across all breast cancer subtypes," study lead author Lu Chen, a researcher in the public health sciences division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, said in a news release from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
Older Latino Population Thriving Financially, Enjoying Good Health: Report
Latin Post, October 13, 2015
While Millennials are frequently identified as being masters of influence, Latinos over the age of 50 are quite persuasive. Latinos over the age of 50 represent 10 percent of their age cohort, and that's expected to grow to 24 percent by 2060. The Nielsen report published Oct. 13 explores the consumption habits of older Latinos who've redefined retirement by living and working longer.
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Study: Young Latinos in rural areas face discrimination when obtaining health care services
News-Medical.net, October 16, 2015
Young Latinos living in rural areas say they face discrimination when they obtain health care services - a factor that could contribute to disparities in their rates for obtaining medical care and in their health outcomes, a new study from Oregon State University has found.
Perceived discrimination is considered a barrier to obtaining health care services for underrepresented populations, including Latinos, according to lead researcher Daniel López-Cevallos, associate director of research for the Center for Latino/a Studies and Engagement at OSU.
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Bigger Challenges for Rural Cancer Patients
The Gazette, October 11, 2015
Rural Americans fighting cancer face even more challenges than those who live in more urban areas, including a lack of nearby physicians and treatment, transportation issues, and access to cancer screenings and follow-up care.
That's according to a review article published online with the journal Oncology, a monthly publication.
National Rural Health Day is November19
Is someone you know a
rural health champion?
Do you know someone doing exceptional work in rural Virginia and
advancing rural health?
Do you have a friend/family member/colleague who you feel should be recognized for
contributions to rural health?
National Rural Health Day is quickly approaching, and the Virginia State Office of Rural Health is looking for nominations for rural health champions in Virginia to highlight! Let's take a moment to acknowledge those who are making rural Virginia a healthy and prosperous place to live and work!
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