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CDC & OMH Launch the Minority Health SVI and Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month, National Health Center Week and More!

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 2021  |  View as a webpage In this Issue CDC and OMH Partner to Launch the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index HIV Challenge: Seeking Innovative Community Engagement Strategies to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Disparities National Immunization Awareness Month National Minority Donor Awareness Month National Health Center Week (August 8-14) Knowledge Center CDC and OMH Partner to Launch the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index In July, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). This tool can be leveraged to support the identification of racial and ethnic minority communities at greatest risk for disproportionate impact and adverse outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minority Health SVI is an extension of the CDC SVI that combines the 15 social factors included in the original CDC SVI with additional factors known to be associated with COVID-19 outcomes. The factors were developed using five-year estimates of demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), and are organized into six themes: Socioeconomic Status Household Composition and Disability Minority Status and Language Housing Type and Transportation Health Care Infrastructure Medical Vulnerability To learn more about social vulnerability and how the Minority Health SVI was developed, download the fact sheet from the OMH website. Learn More HIV Challenge: Seeking Innovative Community Engagement Strategies to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma and Disparities OMH, in partnership with the OASH Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP), has developed a national prize competition to identify innovative and effective approaches to improve pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and antiretroviral therapy (ART) utilization among racial and ethnic minority people who are at increased risk of HIV infections or are people with HIV/AIDS.  In June, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report's (MMWR) first reporting of HIV, the U.S. government coordinated events and activities across federal agencies and worked together with non-federal partners to end the HIV epidemic focusing on four key themes – Reflect, Recommit, Reenergize, Reengage. The HIV Challenge initiative aligns with "Reenergize" and "Reengage" themes by creating an opportunity for on-the-ground voices to participate in developing novel, innovative approaches that can be successfully implemented within their local, at-risk communities.  Information about the HIV Challenge is available in English and Spanish on the OMH website. Registration is open until September 24, 2021. Learn More National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. Everyone has the power to protect themselves and their family against serious diseases like whooping cough, cancers caused by HPV, and pneumonia through on-time vaccination. According to the CDC: In 2017, Hispanic adults were 30 percent less likely to be fully immunized against hepatitis, as compared to white adults. In 2017, Asian/Pacific Islander adults aged 65 years and older were 20 percent less likely to receive the pneumonia shot, compared to non-Hispanic white adults of the same age group. In 2020, American Indian/Alaska Native adults aged 18 years and over were 20 percent less likely than non-Hispanic white adults to have received the influenza (flu) shot. African Americans are 10 percent less likely to have received an HPV vaccine than white populations. OMH encourages you to talk to your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional to ensure you, your child, and your family are up to date on recommended vaccines. Visit CDC's Interactive Vaccine Guide, which provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child's life. Also, check out the Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool for information on vaccines you may need based on age, health conditions, job, and other factors Learn More National Minority Donor Awareness Month National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM) is a collaborative initiative of the National Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Multicultural Action Group to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye, and tissue donation. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the observance founded by the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program to: Educate about organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. Encourage donor registration & family conversations about donation. Promote healthy living and disease prevention to decrease the need for transplantation. According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, as of May 2021, there are over 100,000 people on the U.S. national transplant waiting list and nearly 60 percent are from multicultural communities. OMH encourages everyone to register their decision to become an organ donor via the National Donate Life Registry and ask their family and friends about their decision to donate life. Visit the NMDAM website for more information and downloadable resources. Learn More National Health Center Week (August 8-14) National Health Center Week is an annual celebration led by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America's health centers over the past five decades. From the very beginning of the pandemic crisis, Community Health Centers began finding innovative ways to provide preventative and primary care to their patients. They provide low-cost prenatal care, general primary care, COVID-19 screening and testing, and referrals to specialized care, including mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. This year's theme, "The Chemistry for Strong Communities," will honor front-line providers, staff, and patients who have lost their lives during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the observance week, commemorate their lives and celebrate the future of community health by participating in the following dedicated focus days: August 8: Public Health in Housing Day August 9: Healthcare for the Homeless Day August 10: Agricultural Worker Health Day August 11: Patient Appreciation Day August 12: Stakeholder Appreciation Day August 13: Health Center Staff Appreciation Day August 14: Children's Health Day Join the conversation by using the hashtags #NHCW21 and #ValueCHCs on social media. Learn More Knowledge Center The OMH Knowledge Center online catalog includes several publications in support of National Immunization Awareness Month that inform the public on the importance of getting immunized. To read these recent publications, search the online catalog here. Learn More

 

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What Is Integrative Health?

Read our fact sheet "Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's In a Name?" to learn more about integrative health.

Click here to view in browser. What Is Integrative Health? Integrative health involves bringing conventional and complementary health approaches together in a coordinated way. For example, cancer treatment centers with integrative health care programs may offer services such as acupuncture and meditation to help manage symptoms and side effects for patients who are receiving conventional cancer treatment.    An integrative approach also emphasizes treating the whole person rather than, for example, focusing on a single organ system. Integrative health aims for well-coordinated care among different providers and institutions.    Read our fact sheet "Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What's In a Name?" to learn more about integrative health.    Go to the fact sheet

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American Heart Association: UPDATED: Cutting 200 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults

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August 02, 2021
UPDATED: Cutting 200 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults

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NIH Releases 2021-2025 Strategic Plan

NIH Releases 2021-2025 Strategic Plan

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. NIH Releases 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Dear Colleague, Last week, NIH issued the 2021-2025 NIH-Wide Strategic Plan to guide NIH research efforts over the next five years. Building on the previous plan, the new plan seeks to advance the vision for biomedical research direction, capacity, and stewardship with a focus on five cross-cutting themes: Improving Minority Health and Reducing Health Disparities Enhancing Women's Health Addressing Public Health Challenges Across the Lifespan Promoting Collaborative Science Leveraging Data Science for Biomedical Discovery The Strategic Plan was developed through a collaborative process involving leadership and staff across the NIH and informed by input from key stakeholders, including the research community, professional societies, advocacy groups, and the public, via a Request for Information. Learn more via the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan website. To view or modify your subscription preferences, please visit the Subscriber Preferences Page. If you no longer wish to receive updates from NINR, unsubscribe here. For questions or problems with your subscription, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by The National Institute of Nursing Research. Our mailing address is: 31 Center Drive, Room 5B03 Bethesda, MD 20892-2178

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NIMH Instagram Event: Back to School — Coping with the Pandemic and Re-Entry Stress

We're now on Instagram! Follow us @NIMHgov NEWS AND EVENTS NIMH Instagram Event: Back to School — Coping with the Pandemic and Re-Entry Stress Whether in-person or virtually, going back to school can be stressful for students, parents, and teachers—especially while navigating a pandemic. Save the date for NIMH's first Instagram live on August 24! Krystal Lewis, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at NIMH, will discuss causes or triggers of stress and share coping techniques to help reduce anxiety and improve the transition back to school. Dr. Lewis will also answer questions about stress and anxiety in children and adolescents. Get more shareable resources on child and adolescent mental health.  New Video on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Got 60 seconds? Take a mental health minute and watch this video to learn about ADHD. New Infographic on Teen Depression

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American Heart Association: Cutting 250 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults

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August 02, 2021
Cutting 250 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese older adults

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