Volume 2021-05-27
CHI TIPbits
Timely Information and Points (TIP) for public health community providers from the Center for Health Innovation, New Mexico's Public Health Institute.
Greetings from the Center for Health Innovation (CHI), New Mexico's Public Health Institute. You've been recognized as one of the leading public health professionals in our state, which is why you have been sent our newest publication TIPbits. Every month, we will be sending out timely information and points to aid your efforts to foster better public health in the state. Feel free to share them with your networks and community. Thanks for all you do for New Mexico, and let us lend you a helping hand with TIPbits!
Funding/Sustainability
National Institute of Health announces funding for Development and Testing of Novel Interventions to improve HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Program Implementation for People Who Use Drugs for formative research, intervention development, and pilot-testing of interventions that prevent acquisition or transmission of HIV, or improve clinical outcomes for persons living with HIV.
Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry have a funding opportunity: CDC-RFA-EH21-2101 on Building Resilience Against Climate Effects: Implementing and Evaluating Adaptation Strategies that Protect and Promote Human Health. Letter of Intent is due May 10; completed application due June 18.
Professional Development/Webinars
Western New Mexico University (WNMU) has a 30-credit hour undergraduate, in-your-own-time certificate program for health positions like Community Health Worker and Certified Prevention Worker.  
See the Center for Health Journalism’s webinar, What Anti-Asian Hate Means for Mental Health, Safety and Justice.
America’s Health Insurance Plans offers: Strategies to Tackle Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities, May 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST to discuss how health insurance providers may take leadership in funding and delivering SDOH services to improve quality of care.  
The virtual Familias en Accion 2021 Latino Health Equity Conference takes place June 24-25. Registration $129.
Special Language Section
As the field of Public Health continues to change and transform itself during and after COVID, our language is also adapting. Here are some terms to know:
~ Social Determinants of Health = “Vital Conditions.” Some research shows people understand “vital conditions” more than SDoH. Meaning: communities’ ability to thrive depends on a consistent set of at least 7 vital conditions—Meaningful Work & Wealth, Reliable Transportation, Basic Needs for Health & Safety, Thriving Natural World, Humane Housing, Belonging & Civic Muscle, and Lifelong Learning. 
~ Civic Muscle. Relates to social capital (social networks/norms of trust), and multi-sector collaboration around a common agenda. Civic muscle pertains to mobilizing people and resources to bring about social change and fostering community resilience and stability.
Resources
Higher Stress But Fewer Diagnoses: Anthem survey found Americans reported higher levels of stress, but claims analyses found anxiety and PTSD were the only mental health diagnoses that grew in 2020.
The Bipartisan Policy Center has findings from a national poll on COVID-19’s impact on the mental health and substance use crisis in America. Its policy recommendations are on new delivery/payment models, expanding/training the workforce, and promoting health technology and telehealth. 
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials started its ASTHO's Bounce Forward campaign challenging public health professionals to consider the future of public health, engage with community members, use a health equity lens, and accelerate our shift upstream. Find new resources every month. 
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to expand access to health care coverage and preventive care in rural areas to improve maternal health outcomes.
The Brookings-AEI Working Group on Criminal Justice Reform report issues in the U.S. criminal justice system like pretrial detention; youth/juvenile justice; training, employment and reentry and suggests policy solutions for a more just and equitable justice system.  
As communities grapple with questions of racial equity, public safety, health and democracy, the Spring issue of the National Civic Review explores examples of “civic democracy,” including efforts by non-profit organizations, foundations, elected officials and members of the public to build trust, create safe spaces for productive dialogues, defuse potential conflicts, and find common ground on challenging problems.