Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith-based and interfaith communities.
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Join the
Alzheimer Association
and
VDH Office of Health Equity, VA Partners in Prayer & Prevention
as we go
PURPLE
for Alzheimer's Awareness Month in June. Help us to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and help members to access services.
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In This Issue
COVID-19 Signage Toolkit
Watch LIVE!!!
You Ask. We Answer.
Purple Power Worship
Wellness Wednesdays
Job Opportunities -Contact Tracers
Funding Opportunities
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Virginia Health Equity Working Group
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To send in questions for the special, record a video of your question about employment, health or factors that affect your business and send it to us through
Facebook
or
Twitter
using the hashtag
#VAHEWG
on your post. You can also
email us the video
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THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
OF VIRGINIA
would like to invite you to participate in Purple Power Worship, an opportunity for your faith community to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and help members to access services.
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WHY SHOULD YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATE?
- Raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease as a growing epidemic
- Hear testimony from families in your congregation affected by the disease
- Learn the latest information on research and public policy efforts
- Connect congregants to valuable programs, services, and support
- Identify members of your community to plan ongoing activities to educate and raise awareness
HOW CAN YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY PARTICIPATE?
- In lieu of COVID-19 we ask you share during your virtual, in-person, drive-in services and on your social media sites help us raise awareness.
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Virginia Arthritis Awareness Month
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Webinar Series: Healthy Aging and Joint Health
Wednesdays in May 2020
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Arthritis Awareness Month, led by the Arthritis Foundation, is observed each May to bring attention to arthritis and its impact. The Virginia Arthritis Advisory Council, under the Virginia Arthritis Program at the Virginia Department of Health, presents this opportunity for multi-sector health care and service professionals to share and learn relevant arthritis topics aimed at improving the health, well-being, and quality of life. During the webinar series, presentations will include importance of physical activity, self-management tools, maintaining balance, and therapeutic interventions to assist those living with arthritis to reduce pain and improve mobility and self-efficacy.
MAY 27, 2020
TOPIC:
Therapeutic Interventions for Spinal Arthritis
Presenter Cadeidra Green MS, REP, RKT Richmond Veterans Health Administration Kinesiotherapist
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COVID-19 Training Available Through
TRAIN
The Public Health Foundation has released a live search tool for training related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) available through the TRAIN Learning Network. The search results will automatically update as new training is added to TRAIN.
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Lets Stay Active Together!!!
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Wellness Wednesdays
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for the
month of May.
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Hosted by VDH Office of Health Equity, VA P
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and #RVABEASTMODE
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“Task-shifting” is a term used to describe when non-mental health professionals are trained to use specific skills when addressing mental health concerns. This strategy is employed when there are not enough mental health professionals available to address the level of mental health needs in a specific community, such as when a natural disaster occurs.
With the expected increase of mental health challenges related to COVID-19, our third webinar installment will highlight faith-based and community groups, which are
using online training and resources to develop mental health skills in their leaders.
SAVE THE DATE
June 9, 2020, 12 P.M. ET
PART 4:
"Connecting Spirituality to Mental Health Services in the Midst of the Crisis"
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Walk With Ease
is an evidence-based
program
that has been proven to help people with arthritis or other related conditions reduce pain, increase balance, strength and
walking
pace, and improve overall health.
Activities are self-guided and align with social distancing practices.
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Walk With Ease
Information Webinar
June 9, 2020
10:00 AM
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Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
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One in four people who seek help for mental health concerns turn to faith leaders before they seek help from clinical professionals.
This document is written with faith- and community-based leaders in mind, as they serve people experiencing fear and anxiety associated with COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Messaging Study
Virginia Tech, as a partner institution of the integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV) represented by UVA, Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic, and Inova Health System, along with UVA College at Wise, is undertaking a state-wide research study to better understand how Virginians perceive COVID-19 communication and how it affects their actions.
This information will help to create a better understanding of how to communicate critical messages to reduce harm to Virginians. The study team includes public health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, and researchers.
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Contact Tracers
The Virginia Department of Health is recruiting for 1,300 contractors in these areas:
COVID-19 case investigator (district)
200 positions
COVID-19 contact tracer (district)
1,000 positions
COVID-19 testing coordinator (regional)
10 positions
COVID-19 contact tracing supervisor (regional)
10 positions
COVID-19 data manager (district)
70 positions
COVID-19 analytics coordinator (regional)
5 positions
What is "Contact Tracing"?
Contact tracing, a core disease control measure employed by local and state health department personnel for decades, is a key strategy for preventing further spread of COVID-19.
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Contact Tracers
are responsible for identifying and contacting individuals who may have come in contact with persons recently diagnosed with an infectious disease associated with an outbreak or pandemic.
Contact Tracers
provide education about the disease, deliver guidance on minimizing
the risk of potential transmission from the contact to others in the event the contact
become ill, and explain the necessity for the contact to quarantine responsibly in
order to reduce the risk of transmission of illness to others.
If you are interested in any of these positions, please click the link below for a list of staffing agencies where you can apply. You should indicate that you want to apply for a COVID-19 position through the Virginia Department of Health.
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Due to the unprecedented demand and response to COVID-19,
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
would like to offer additional administrative relief to sub-recipients by extending the submission deadline of the FY2019 LEMPG Final Work Elements 90 days.
The new deadline is September 30, 2020.
The period of performance for FY2019 LEMPG ends on June 30, 2020.
If you require an extension, please submit your request to your Grant Administrator.
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The
Funeral Service Foundatio
n is offering Grants to nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and funeral-service providers to support industry professionals and grieving families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis.
Funding is intended to address immediate needs, including needs of families experiencing grief due to loss during the pandemic, and for other important needs of the funeral service profession. Grants are available for both emergency assistance and grief support.
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Veronica Cosby, VDH Office of Health Equity
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P
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, 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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