| April 15, 2020 | View as a webpage |  |        | | | National Minority Health Month 2020 It's National Minority Health Month! This year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) invites everyone to join #ActiveandHealthy, a national social media campaign that will focus on the steps we can take every day in and around the house to keep our minds and bodies active. The campaign has daily themes that encourage physical activity, healthy eating habits and mental wellness. Daily themes include: - Wellness Mondays
- Trivia Tuesdays
- Work Out Wednesdays
- Throwback Thursdays
- Family Fridays
- Spotlight Saturdays
- Empowerment Sundays
Join the conversation by using the hashtags and participate in our daily themes. Share your tips, resources and best practices with the community on how to stay #ActiveandHealthy in and around your home. Click here for more information about National Minority Health Month. | | | |  | | Funding | | Competitive and Administrative Supplements for the Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Minority Health and Health Disparities This is a Notice of Special Interest from the HHS National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Deadline is May 1.
Second Chance Act Community-Based Reentry Program This Department of Justice (DOJ) grant supports programs that assist individuals in their transition from prison, jail or juvenile residential facilities back into their community.
Deadline is May 4.
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Data Collection Program This HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement will fund the implementation of a state-wide SCD surveillance system.
Deadline is May 11. | | Health and Wellness Grants This Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation grant supports Los Angeles County-based nonprofits that address food insecurity, overall fitness and healthy eating among children.
Deadline is May 1.
Transgender People: Immunity, Prevention, and Treatment of HIV and STIs This NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) R21 grant supports research on the impact of gender reassignment interventions on transgender individuals' susceptibility to HIV and other STIs.
Deadline is May 11.
Supporting Tribal Public Health Capacity in Coronavirus Preparedness and Response This CDC grant is open to Federally-recognized Tribal governments and organizations.
Deadline is May 31. | | | |  | | Webinars and Other Events | | Protecting Older Adults from the Harms of Social Isolation and Providing a Continuum of Care During COVID-19 This Public Health Institute webinar will address the consequences of social isolation on older adults and how aging services have adapted.
TODAY, April 15, 3:30 pm ET. SCDAA's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic This Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) webinar will feature presentations by Dr. Biree Andemariam, Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Lewis Hsu, Vice Chief Medical Officer of SCDAA.
TODAY, April 15, 6:30 pm ET. COVID-19: Update and Impact on African American and Vulnerable Populations This Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) webinar will describe how African Americans and other vulnerable populations are impacted by COVID-19 and the actions needed in the response and recovery phases of the epidemic.
April 16, 2:00 pm ET. | | Guidance for Certifying Deaths Due to COVID-19 This CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity call will provide an overview of the importance of mortality data, discuss guidance on certifying COVID-19-related deaths and present a summary of the CDC's COVID-19 surveillance data.
April 16, 2:00 pm ET. Making Space for Social Distance: Adapting Opioid Treatment Programs to COVID-19 This University of Rochester Medical Center webinar will discuss how health professionals have adapted substance use disorder programs in light of social distancing guidelines.
April 16, 3:30 pm ET. National Transgender HIV Testing Day Webinar This National Hispanic Medical Association webinar, held in observance of National Transgender HIV Testing Day, will discuss resources available to and barriers faced by the Hispanic/Latinx transgender community.
April 17, 2:00 pm ET. | | | |  | | Resources | Resources: COVID-19
Resource: SCD Transition Toolkit  The Sickle Cell Disease Coalition has developed a Transition Toolkit that addresses the challenges faced by SCD patients age 18-30 years old as they transition from their childhood doctor to an adult doctor. It addresses both the medical and social aspects of SCD care.
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National Observance: National Library Week  The American Library Association recognizes April 19-25 as National Library Week with the theme "Find the Library at Your Place." While many libraries across the country remain closed due to COVID-19, readers can find their place at the library utilizing free virtual services and digital content such as electronic books, virtual storytimes, homework help, movies and much more! Some libraries are offering registered users with virtual library cards to ensure access and free drive-up Wi-Fi on the grounds outside of library buildings. Need help locating a library near you? Go to WorldCat.org, type in your zip code to find your local library. Don't forget to check out the OMHRC Knowledge Center's free digital library, which contains an extensive collection of free materials pertaining to the health status of minority groups in the United States. | |  | | Clinical Trials | Human Non-Shivering Thermogenesis and Basal Metabolic Rate This observational study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), seeks male volunteers age 18-35 years old for a study on how changes in how a person's body burns energy or calories can affect their weight over time. Study to be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md.
Your Health Matters! (Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta!): Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Latino Families This behavioral study, sponsored by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), seeks Hispanic/Latinx volunteers age 18 years or older who are able to enroll with one eligible adult family member up to 70 years old. Study to be conducted at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. |  | | Workforce Development | 2020 Prevent Cancer Advocacy Workshop: Genetics, Genomics and Biomarker Testing This annual workshop, hosted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, is an open forum designed to be accessible to people of all experience levels. Attendees will learn about the basics of genetics and biomarkers and their impact on cancer prevention, gain a better understanding of the challenges that impede access to services and collaborate on tangible solutions for patients.
September 9 in Washington, DC.
Call for Papers: Addressing Health Disparities and Improving Population Health in Diverse Communities and Settings Preventing Chronic Disease, a peer-reviewed public health journal sponsored by the CDC, invites authors to submit manuscripts describing innovative and effective work that addresses factors contributing to health disparities and improvement of population health. Cover letters to the Editor in Chief are required.
Open deadline. | |  | | Knowledge Center | | | | Recommended Reading The fact sheet, Exercise for Your Bone Health, published by the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center, explains why exercise strengthens bones and helps to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It suggests multiple types of physical activity and provides tips for exercising safely. The document is available in Chinese, English and Spanish. | | | | To view this title and find additional information, search the online catalog. | |       | |
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