Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith and interfaith-based communities across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
"Together we can defeat the enemy of health disparities by educating and promoting equal opportunities for good health throughout all of our communities."
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention (P3) Disparities Grant
Application Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2023
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Cervical Health Awareness Month
January National Blood Donor Month
Stay up to Date - COVID-19
Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program
VAP3 Partner Resource Session
Training & Webinars
Funding Opportunities
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Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a chance to share information about how women can protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. HPV is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity, and it causes almost all cases of cervical cancer.
The good news? The HPV vaccine (shots) can prevent HPV, and regular screening tests and follow-up care can help prevent cervical cancer. Cervical Health Awareness Month is a great time to raise awareness about cervical health and the importance of getting regular cervical cancer screenings.
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Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines Including Boosters
What You Need to Know
- Updated (bivalent) boosters became available on:
- September 2, 2022, for people aged 12 years and older
- October 12, 2022, for people aged 5–11 years
- December 9, 2022, for children aged 6 months–4 years who completed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine primary series
- Updated (bivalent) Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine also became available on December 9, 2022 for children aged 6 months–4 years to complete the primary series.
- CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines for their age group:
- Children and teens aged 6 months–17 years
- Adults aged 18 years and older
- Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you have recovered from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19.
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People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.
- COVID-19 vaccine and booster recommendations may be updated as CDC continues to monitor the latest COVID-19 data.
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January is National Blood Donor Month |
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Did you know that every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood? Or that winter months make it extremely difficult to collect the necessary amount of blood and platelets needed to supply hospitals? This January, the American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors.
National Blood Donor Month has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients.
When it comes to blood and platelet donations, the winter season is often filled with hurdles as blood drives compete with things such as seasonal illnesses and inclement weather. A donation shortfall over the winter holidays has prompted the American Red Cross to issue an emergency call for blood and for platelet donors to give now to prevent a blood shortage from continuing throughout winter and affecting patient care.
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RSV can be dangerous for some infants and young children. Each year in the United States, an estimated 58,000-80,000 children younger than 5 years old are hospitalized due to RSV infection. Those at greatest risk for severe illness from RSV include
- Premature infants
- Infants, especially those 6 months and younger
- Children younger than 2 years old with chronic lung disease or congenital (present from birth) heart disease
- Children with weakened immune systems
- Children who have neuromuscular disorders, including those who have difficulty swallowing or clearing mucus secretions
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If your eyes are red and swollen, could you have RSV or the flu? It’s more likely that you have seasonal allergies. If you have a sore throat, though, it could be a sign of allergies or several other respiratory illnesses circulating this time of year. Respiratory illnesses can have some symptoms in common. Do you know…Read more
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Right Help. Right Now. Behavioral Health Transformation
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The 2021 General Assembly established a $1.6 million Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP) to help recruit and retain behavioral health (BH) professionals to practice in underserved areas of the Commonwealth and/or provide counseling and treatment to underserved populations. This program will repay a portion of an eligible BH professional’s student loan debt. In return, recipients commit to practicing in Virginia for a minimum of two years at an eligible site. Learn more.
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The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a volunteer group of medical and non-medical professionals who support ongoing public health initiatives and response efforts. It’s easy to apply and you do not need to have medical expertise to join! The MRC offers training and education opportunities, including skills toward a CPR certification. A great start to 2023, joining the MRC can give you a sense of purpose and a closer connection to your community. If you’ve ever asked, “What can I do to help?” — join the MRC.
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
Partner Resource Webinar Session
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RSV, Flu, and COVID-19: Understanding Today’s Respiratory Viral Landscape
Join us next week for our Partner Resource Session to be fully informed about the viral infections that are affecting all of us. On this call we will have three scientists, Lisa Sollot, Elena Diskin, and Sabrina Rahman join us to discuss what you need you know to better understand today’s highly contagious respiratory infections caused by viruses.
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When: January 19, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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It's not too early to start planning for Distracted Driving Awareness Month. April will be here before you know it. Check out our online toolkit for ideas, social media, images, and more. |
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According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder. They also found that at least 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Did you know, more than half of the people in America that suffer from a thyroid disorder are undiagnosed? Raising awareness about the thyroid is important because it plays a significant role in the human body. |
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Winter Weather Preparedness
The best time to prepare for severe winter weather is now, before temperatures drop significantly and staying safe and warm becomes a challenge.
Here is one quick action you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this winter:
Have an emergency kit prepared with supplies such as an alternate fuel source for heating your home, flashlights and batteries in your home and car, blankets, food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, a 3-day supply of water, prescription medicines, a battery-operated radio and flashlights, battery powered cell phone chargers, snow shovel etc.
Winterize your home by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows. Learn more actions here.
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Flu: What to Do If You Get Sick
Most people with flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If you get sick with flu symptoms, in most cases, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care.
If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a higher-risk group, or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider (doctor, physician assistant, etc.).
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Resolve to be Smokefree in 2023
New Year is the most popular time of the year to hit the proverbial “reset” button—an opportunity to set new goals and resolve to live a happier and healthier life.
One common resolution people make is to quit smoking. Most adults who smoke want to quit. And quitting is possible! Since 2002, there are more people who used to smoke than people who currently smoke. Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions a person who smokes can make to improve their health and to protect the health of others.
Choosing to quit smoking as a New Year’s resolution can be a challenge, but with a solid plan in place, you can make 2023 the year you’ve quit for good! There is no better time to quit than right now!
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Additional Community Resources |
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WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
The best time to prepare for severe winter weather is now, before temperatures drop significantly and staying safe and warm becomes a challenge. Here are several quick steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this winter. Learn more.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Need Support Now?
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. |
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Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. If you need a COVID-19 test now, please see other testing resources for free testing locations in your area.
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Virginia P3 recognizes that faith-based and community partners eagerly and actively step in to fulfill the needs of their community, especially during a crisis. As a result, we aim to equip our partners to respond to the present opioid health crisis with Opioid Response Toolkits.
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January 19, 2022 | 5:00PM EST
January 20, 2023 | 1:00PM-3:00 PM EST
January 21, 2023 | 10:00AM-12:00PM EST
January 23, 2023 | 5:00PM-6:30PM EST
January 25, 2023 | 1:00PM-2:00PM EST
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January 26, 2022 | 1:00PM-2:00PM EST
January 27, 2023 | 9:30AM-10:30AM EST
January 30, 2023 | 1:00 PM EST
February 1,2023 | 10:00AM-11:00AM EST
February 15, 2023 | 3:00PM EST
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention (P3) Disparities Grant
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity is offering funding up to $40,000 through the Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention Disparities Grant, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant program addresses COVID-19-related health disparities and advancing health equity by partnering with faith-based institutions and organizations on community-based outreach efforts.
The grant program supports projects responding to the impact of COVID-19 in continued efforts to enhance community resilience, creativity, promoting health and well-being.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 3:00 PM
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This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Centers of Excellence (COE) Program – Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). This NOFO solicits applications from the four HBCUs that are specifically designated in statute to receive COE Program awards, under Public Health Service Act section 736(c)(2). The COE Program funds innovative resource and education centers to assist health professions schools in supporting programs of excellence in health professions education for under-represented minority (URM) individuals. Specifically, the COE Program is part of a national strategy to improve the public’s access to quality, culturally appropriate health care by supporting programs that assist URM students and faculty.
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At The Kroger Co., we believe strong communities are everyone's responsibility. We are committed to helping the communities we call home grow and prosper. Each year, we help hundreds of local nonprofit organizations that are working to make our communities better places to live and work.
We also support other nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in our communities. Kroger gives back to our communities in these key focus areas: Zero Hunger | Zero Waste, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Nutrition, and Stronger Communities.
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The purpose of this program is to promote the healthy nutrition of mothers, children, and families by establishing and enhancing nutrition centers of excellence to train future and current MCH nutrition professionals. MCH Nutrition Training Programs provide interdisciplinary graduate-level training in MCH nutrition and collaborate with the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant Program and other MCH programs to provide continuing education (CE) and technical assistance (TA) to local, state, and national organizations serving MCH populations. The program provides training in nutrition science, social determinants of health, primary prevention and population-based environmental and policy interventions, life course initiatives, program planning and links between epidemiology and public health practice. The program develops a well-trained, diverse workforce that can effectively design, manage, and deliver nutrition interventions that address population health goals and objectives; provide care in diverse clinical, community, and public health settings; and meet the emerging needs of the MCH population.
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Publix Community Giving supports nonprofit organizations that are doing great things for communities in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Virginia. Supporting support organizations that focus on youth, education, reducing hunger, and alleviating homelessness.
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Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant
The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant awards up to $1,500 in funding to nonprofit organizations for recreational activities (e.g., equipment, housing, registration fees, facilities), for individuals with disabilities within low-income or economically disadvantaged communities.
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The Wawa Foundation and Wawa Community Care are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities and national partners. This opportunity offers financial grants less than $2,500 are available to local non-profit organizations. To achieve this, we provide focused financial and in-kind support for non-profit and community organizations, as well as event sponsorship and volunteerism.
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Stay up to date with useful resources on our Facebook!
We welcome everyone to follow our page to stay connected with us! We will be sharing upcoming events, webinars, and resources that could help you and your community. Click here to follow!
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Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P3, visit us here.
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Stay Connected with VDH Updates from the Office of Health Equity. |
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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