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Mar
09
0 comments Tags: community engagement, COVID-19, funding, health literacy
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) has announced a new funding opportunity: Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19. This initiative seeks applications for projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of local government implementation of evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and/or other mitigation measures… Read More »
Posted in: Minority Health Concerns, Rural, Scholarships and Grants, Urban
May
07
0 comments Tags: children and teen health, community engagement, community outreach, health programs, healthy lifestyle
Are you interested in virtual storytimes, dance parties, and other wellness activities for ages 0-6? This webinar, hosted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region, will offer tips & tricks for presenting digitally, partnering with community organizations, and igniting kid’s imagination with wellness-themed programs. Virtual Programs for Preschoolers: How to encourage… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Webinars
Feb
06
0 comments Tags: community engagement, community outreach
Discover how to engage and create long lasting partnerships with community members while disseminating consumer health information. This webinar will discuss the difference between engagement and outreach, building trust within your community to support impactful collaborations, and creating and finding community engagement resources. We will also review and discuss key takeaways from several community health… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information, Webinars
Jan
26
0 comments Tags: community engagement, family health, minority health
For immigrants coming to this country with little money, living conditions cannot always be called “family friendly”. For many this may consist of an entire family living in one room, not what we would traditionally call a home. For many people in this situation, the local YMCA in San Francisco is helping build a sense… Read More »
Posted in: Articles, Inner City, Low Income
Aug
25
0 comments Tags: community engagement, diversity, images
When working and engaging with diverse communities, it’s important to use images and pictures that reflect that diversity. Getty Images wants the changing world to be reflected in your communications and touts that depicting diversity is one of their biggest priorities. Explore what’s available here: https://news.nnlm.gov/bhic/cfl4
Posted in: General, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health, Uncategorized, Websites
Aug
25
0 comments Tags: community engagement, community health, storytelling
The Center for Health Progress believes the “only way to create an equitable health care system is to ensure that all voices are heard and considered in its design.” From their site: “Storytelling exists in many forms—novels or essays, one-on-one sharing, spoken word poetry, graphic art, video, audio, data visualizations, dance, and so on. They… Read More »
Posted in: Articles, General, Public Health, Websites