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Last Week to Apply! 2023 SDPI Application Now Available!
The Indian Health Service (IHS) recently announced the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) 2023 application package is now available. To Access the SDPI 2023 Grant Application:
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Click on the Grants.gov link.
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Copy and paste the following Funding Announcement Number in the search box in the upper right-hand corner of the grants.gov webpage: HHS-2023-IHS-SDPI-0001.
- Click the “GO” button or press the Enter key on your keyboard.
- From the Search Results, click on the hyperlinked “Opportunity Number”.
Review/note the following:
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Visit the Related Documents tab to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions.
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Visit the Package tab to Preview Application Forms.
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Applications will be submitted using the Workspace Application on the Grants.gov webpage.
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Follow the instructions provided on the Grants.gov Apply for Grants webpage to submit and track your application.
All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET / 10:59 PM CT / 9:59 PM MT / 8:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM AKT.
If you experience any difficulty completing or submitting your application package, visit the Grants.gov Support Center or contact Grants.gov support at [email protected] or via phone at (800) 518-4726.
For questions, email the Division of Diabetes at: [email protected]
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AIANNH Career Expo
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting their first annual American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Career Expo on November 3, 2022. College students, graduate students, and career professionals are invited to attend and explore CDC careers. CDC leaders and representatives will provide insight on:
- Career Opportunities
- Pathways Programs
- Fellowship Opportunities
- Hiring Options
- Federal application process:
- Resume writing
- Interview tips
- USAJobs application process
Register between October 21-28, 2022. For more details, visit the AIANNH Career Expo website.
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Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
On September 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new data that shows that over the first month of transition to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) there has been a 45 percent increase in overall volume and substantial improvement in answer rates and wait times compared to August 2021. To build on this progress, HHS, through the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is also announcing a new $35 million grant opportunity to better support 988 Lifeline services in Tribal communities, which face unique challenges to accessing technology and crisis services. This funding will result in more trained crisis counselors being able to connect with even more people in need.
Up to 100 awards will be funded over two years. Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations, and applicants may elect to apply as part of a consortia. Urban Indian Organizations are also eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Additional information can be found here.
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SAMHSA Request for Information on Mental Health and Climate Change
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a request for information asking for input about behavioral health impacts of climate change and health equity considerations. SAMHSA specifically seeks input on suggested priorities, resources, partners and collaborating agencies and organizations.
For more information on submitting comments, please see SAMHSA Request for Information.
Deadline for Input: October 31, 2022
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Join the First Cohort of the Pathways Recognition Program
The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is forming the first cohort of the Pathways Recognition program. Pathways is a program for local, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support performance efforts, strengthen infrastructure, promote public health system transformation, and facilitate accreditation readiness. Apply by December 15, 2022, to join the first cohort of health departments and start on the path to performance improvement and PHAB accreditation.
To apply for Pathways Recognition, health departments must first register to begin the Readiness and Training process. This process includes a Readiness and Training fee and provides access to the Readiness Assessment, on-demand trainings, and a live training. The Readiness Assessment is a way for health departments to assess their readiness for Pathways Recognition and gain valuable feedback directly from PHAB.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2022
View the Pathways Standards and Measures
View the Policy for Pathways Recognition
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CDC Opening Applications for Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program
On September 15th the White House announced the launch of the Vaccine Equity Pilot Program for local, state, and territorial health departments, as well as Tribal governments and local non-governmental organizations, can partner together and begin submitting requests to access monkeypox vaccine through the recently announced Monkeypox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program. All proposals must be submitted through state or territorial health departments, Tribal governments, federally funded Tribal healthcare facilities, or cities currently receiving monkeypox vaccines through the SNS.
Please see the CDC vaccine equity pilot program webpage for additional information and the press release from September 15. Once you have identified a point of contact for your state, please send their name(s) and contact information to [email protected].
If you have questions, please send them to [email protected].
Submit your application here.
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Recommendations to Prevent Occupationally-acquired Monkeypox Infection in Healthcare Personnel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends healthcare personnel (HCP) adhere to all recommended infection prevention and control measures including recommended PPE to reduce the risk of monkeypox virus transmission in healthcare settings.
Infection Prevention and Control
- Establish a process to screen patients for signs and symptoms of monkeypox at or before arrival so that they can be identified promptly in healthcare facilities (e.g., urgent care clinics, emergency departments, clinics providing evaluation for sexually transmitted infections) that are most likely to provide initial evaluation of patients with monkeypox.
- Dedicate adequate resources to support infection prevention practices, including access to all recommended PPE, particularly in outpatient settings, where monkeypox patients are frequently initially evaluated.
- Review infection prevention and control practices including carefully putting on and taking off PPE to ensure HCP are properly trained and provided the opportunity to ask questions and practice their technique.
Cleaning and Disinfection
- Review cleaning and disinfection practices to ensure they are being completed effectively. Cleaning and disinfecting rooms and equipment between patients is important to prevent transmission to others.
Safe Specimen Collection
- Use methods to safely collect monkeypox specimens. Unroofing or aspiration of lesions during specimen collection or using sharp instruments for monkeypox lesion testing is not necessary or recommended due to the risk for sharps injury.
Healthcare Provider Exposures
- Know the signs and symptoms of monkeypox.
- Do not report to work if any signs or symptoms develop, even in the absence of recognized exposure.
- Leave work if signs or symptoms develop while at work, and notify supervisor or other appropriate group (e.g., occupational health services) for further evaluation.
- Healthcare facilities should provide flexible, non-punitive sick leave policies to allow HCP to take leave when indicated.
Additional Resources
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Funding Opportunity TA Webinar: Public Health AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps recently announced a new round of funding for Public Health AmeriCorps!
Public Health AmeriCorps, launched in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a $400 million investment to engage new communities and individuals in public health, recruiting and building a new workforce ready to respond to the nation’s public health needs. Last year, over 80 organizations were awarded a total of more than $60 million. Funding is open to nonprofit, faith-based, Tribal, and community-based organizations; higher education institutions; state, local, and territorial government entities, including local public health departments.
This session will walk through the Public Health AmeriCorps NOFO components and programmatic requirements.
October 6, 2022
1:00 PM Eastern
Register here.
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CDC COCA Call: Situational Update for Clinicians about Severe Monkeypox Virus Infections
This COCA Call supports and expands on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory released on September 29, 2022, about people experiencing severe manifestations of monkeypox and medical countermeasures available to treat people who have monkeypox.
The HAN Health Advisory informs healthcare providers that
- Severe manifestations of monkeypox have been observed in the United States in the current outbreak.
- People who are immunocompromised due to HIV or other conditions are at higher risk for severe manifestations of monkeypox than people who are immunocompetent.
- Because people with HIV-associated immunocompromise are at risk for severe manifestations of monkeypox, the HIV status of all sexually active adults and adolescents with suspected or confirmed monkeypox should be determined.
- There are diagnostic and clinical management strategies that may help address severe manifestations of monkeypox.
During this COCA Call, presenters from CDC, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and Emory University will share an update about people with monkeypox who have severe manifestations of the disease. Presenters will also describe the clinical courses of two patients with monkeypox, review interventions to prevent and treat monkeypox with antiviral therapy, discuss updated information about the risk of monkeypox transmission, and provide new guidance on selecting a site on the body when administering the vaccine intradermally.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available on the day of the call on the COCA Call webpage under Call Materials.
October 6, 2022
2:00 PM Eastern
Webinar Link
Passcode: 319509
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Keeping Kids Healthy This School Year
Join the CDC Foundation in partnership with Vaccine Equity Cooperative for the Keeping Kids Healthy This School Year webinar on October 12. Presenters will discuss everything community-based organizations need to know in order to help communities equitably increase vaccinations and adhere to public health guidance that will keep kids healthy in schools this year, including:
- An overview of the latest COVID-19 data trends and latest recommendations from the Kid’s Vaccination Working Group (see first set here)
- The federal government's current strategies to increase child vaccinations
- Resources to equitably increase access to vaccines and boosters for community members and families
- Best practices to keep kids healthy this school year and communicate continued COVID protection
October 12, 2022
3:00 PM Eastern
Submit Questions and Register Here
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