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HHS Website: Combat COVID
The HHS Combat COVID website, available in English and Spanish, provides information on HHS National Institutes of Health (NIH) COVID-19 phase 2 and 3 prevention and treatment clinical trials and information on plasma and blood donation on one website. It includes studies for people who've never had COVID-19, those with mild to moderate disease, those with severe disease and those who have recovered from COVID-19. Consider joining the effort to help scientists and doctors find safe and effective vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19 that will benefit all Americans.
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Funding |
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EMF Pilot Project Grant
Emergency medicine grant from the Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF).
Deadline is February 5.
Dental Trade Alliance Ignite Innovation Grant
Oral health care grant from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation.
Deadline for Letter of Intent is February 12.
Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education Project
State Education Agency grant from the HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Deadline is February 15.
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APF Trauma Psychology Grant
Mental health grant from the American Psychological Foundation (APF).
Deadline is February 15.
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Nutrition Education (FDPNE)
Nutrition grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Deadline is March 8.
Promoting Cancer Prevention through HPV Vaccination
Grant from the HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Deadline is March 22.
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Webinars and Other Events |
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COVID-19: Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
Town hall hosted by the National Association of Local Boards of Health.
January 21, 4:00 pm ET.
Navigating Caring for Women with Opioid Use Disorder
Webinar hosted by the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
January 28, 3:00 pm ET.
Call for abstracts for the
Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit
Hosted by NMAC.
January 29, 8:00 pm ET.
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Health, Racial Disparities and Economic Justice
Remaking the Economy Series webinar hosted by Nonprofit Quarterly.
January 21, 2:00 pm ET.
Health Upkeep and Management for Older Adults Living with HIV During COVID-19
Webinar hosted by NMAC.
January 28, 3:00 pm ET.
Coverage to Care: How to Use Your Health Coverage
Webinar hosted by the HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
February 4, 2:00 pm ET.
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Resources |
Resources: COVID-19
Health Observance: Blood Donor Month
HHS and the American Red Cross recognize January as National Blood Donor Month. In addition to critically needed blood donations, the Red Cross is also calling for donations of convalescent plasma from individuals who have fully recovered from a verified COVID-19 diagnosis as well as platelets to help cancer patients.
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Climate Change, Health, and Equity: A Guide for Local Health Departments
Climate Change, Health, and Equity: A Guide for Local Health Departments, published by the Public Health Institute Center for Climate Change and Health, is designed to help local public health departments integrate climate change and health equity into practice. The guide discusses what local health departments can do to include climate change and health equity into assessment and surveillance, intersectoral collaboration, community engagement and education, climate and health communications, preparedness and more.
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Clinical Trials |
Study Exploring the Effect of Crizanlizumab on Kidney Function in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Caused by Sickle Cell Disease
This phase 2 clinical trial, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, seeks volunteers age 16 years or older with a confirmed diagnosis of SCD. Study is to be conducted at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL, the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System in Chicago, IL, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA, the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, TN and the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX.
Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Studies of Pre-Diabetes in the Pima Indians
This longitudinal study, sponsored by the NIH National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), seeks healthy, Pima Indian volunteers age 18-55 years old. Study is to be conducted at the NIDDK Phoenix Epidemiology and Clinical Research Branch in Phoenix, AZ.
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Workforce Development |
Fellowship: NIH/NHMA Travel Award
The NIH NIDDK and National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Academic Career Fellow Travel Award offers an opportunity for senior residents, fellows, post-doctoral scientists or early-stage investigators interested in careers in biomedical research and/or academic medicine to attend the NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop, part of the NHMA's 24th Virtual Annual Conference.
NIDDK Academic Career Development Workshop, March 18-19, Virtual.
NHMA 24th Virtual Annual Conference, March 17-20, Virtual.
Deadline for application is January 29.
Internship: CAPAC Research Training Program
The University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control (CAPAC) Research Training Program is recruiting participants from all racial/ethnic groups and cultural backgrounds to participate in a hands-on research experience in Puerto Rico. The 10-week, full-time research program will provide trainees with seminars and workshops, a stipend and support for travel, housing and research activities in order to advance knowledge of cancer risk, and cancer prevention and control among Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino populations in the United States.
Deadline is February 15.
The CDC Public Health Training website offers a database of trainings and continuing education as well as tools to develop quality public health training.
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Knowledge Center |
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Recommended Reading
In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Knowledge Center is highlighting a series of readings that will raise public awareness on the impact of cervical cancer on minority women.
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To read these publications search the online library catalog here.
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