Weekly InsiderDecember 09, 2009
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts, grant announcements and general web site updates delivered directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is located at the School of Public Health and Health Services at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
New Resources
Sick Schools 2009 released by the Healthy Schools Network, Inc., offers peer-reviewed studies and compelling evidence of how polluted air inside and outside schools escalate health care costs, increase absenteeism, and reduce test scores.
Immunizations: Resource Brief, released by The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, is a guide to Web sites and other resources on immunization-related topics for health professionals, the media, policymakers, and the public.
Minnesota: Moving a Legacy Forward, released by Center for the Study of Social Policy, describes how Minnesota has been working to strengthen families with particular attention to the role of culture.
New from the Center
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools is sponsoring a Webinar, Treating Traumatized Immigrant and Refugee Youth, on December 10, 2009, at 2 pm EDT. Many immigrant and refugee youth in the United States have experienced traumatic events, including personal violence, community violence, war, forced displacement, loss of family members, and separation from loved ones. Treating trauma-related symptoms and promoting healthy coping are crucial steps towards helping these new American youth survive and thrive in their new home, schools and communities. To register for this event, please visit: https://rwjf.webex.com/rwjf/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=579452773
Important Topic
Winter Safety
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Winter Safety Tips
• United States Department of Labor: Winter Storms
• Kid Source: Winter Safety
Upcoming Meetings
• Webinar: A Look at US Regional Impact of Climate Change on Health. December 8, 2009, 1:00 PM EST. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• Webinar: Public Health Syndromic Surveillance. December 18, 2009, 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.naccho.org/events/surveillance-webinar.cfm
• Washington, DC: Prevention and Health: Seizing the Moment. March 25-27, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.aptrweb.org/teachingprevention/index.html
• Irvine, CA: Health Literacy in the Real World: Programs and Solutions That Work. May 6-7, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• Portland, OR: Creating the Future We Want to be: Transformation Through Partnerships. May 12-15, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/conf10-overview.html
• Boston, MA: Academy Health Annual Research Meeting. June 27-29, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
Previously Posted Meetings
• Washington, DC: National Health Policy Conference. February 8-9, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• Atlanta, GA: 2010 Public Health Preparedness Summit: Partners in Preparedness: Engaging a Community for a Successful Public Health Response. February 16-19, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.phprep.org/2010/
• Jacksonville, FL: Association for Community Health Improvement Annual Conference. March 4-5, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• National Harbor, MD: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs: Moving Ahead Together: Celebrating the Legacy, Shaping the Future of Maternal and Child Health. March 6-10, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• Omaha, NE: National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH). August 5-7, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.nalboh.org/NALBOH_Conference.htm
• Honolulu, HI: International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. September 26-29, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.ispcan.org/congress2010/
Job Opportunities
• The Lutheran Services in America Disability Network - Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (Washington, DC)
• The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc., Healthy Start Brooklyn - Program Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)
• Playworks - Elementary School Program Coordinator (Newark, NJ)
• International Rescue Committee - Health Educator (Elizabeth, NJ)
• CAPS Educational Collaborative - School Nurse Leader (Gardner, MA)
• Public Health Management Corporation - Director of Community Services (Philadelphia, PA)
Grant Alerts
The Ameren Charitable Trust – Grants for Nonprofit Organizations (Missouri and Illinois) (Deadline: Rolling)
The Ameren Charitable Trust supports educational institutions and programs as well as youth activities, with a special focus on services for youth and education.
Wells Fargo Foundation - Education and Health and Human Services Grants (Various locations) (Deadline: Rolling)
The Wells Fargo Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations focusing on education and health and human services, with special emphasis on the elimination of the “achievement gap”; increasing access to higher education for underrepresented groups; and ensuring access to both health education programs and quality healthcare for individuals and families.
RGK Foundation – Education, Community and Medicine/Health Grants (Deadline: Rolling)
The RGK Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide services in the areas of Community, Education and Medicine/Health. Specific areas of focus include: children and family services, early childhood development, parenting education, after-school educational enrichment programs, promotion of the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access to health services.
Scholastic, Inc. - Welch's Harvest Grants (Deadline: 2/6/10)
The purpose of Welch's Harvest Grants is to help teach the value of sustainable agriculture and healthy eating through school gardens. Hands-on experiences with planting, tending, and growing gardens provides children a dynamic setting for learning.
Youth Service America and Miley Cyrus - Get Ur Good On Grants (Deadline: 2/22/10)
Youth Service America (YSA) and Miley Cyrus have partnered to create Get Ur Good On, a social network that brings together youth to support each other in their mission to do "good" in their communities. Get Ur Good On Grants are used to support youth-led service initiatives on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010.
The Moyer Foundation - Helping Children in Distress Grant (Washington State) (Deadline: 3/1/10)
The Moyer Foundation identifies and funds quality, community-based nonprofit organizations that provide service and support to children in severe physical, emotional, or financial distress. The Moyer Foundation seeks to support programs that are meeting a critical need in the community, and programs that enhance the stability, health and quality of life for children in all forms of distress.
New Resources
Sick Schools 2009, released by the Healthy Schools Network, Inc., offers peer-reviewed studies and compelling evidence of how polluted air inside and outside schools escalate health care costs, increase absenteeism, and reduce test scores. The national report, with contributions from policy advocates in 20 states and the District, offers a state by state assessment of the issues facing schools. The report finds that there is no systematic national state by state survey of the conditions of schools and states have little capacity to address children’s environmental health at school.
Immunizations: Resource Brief, released by The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, is a guide to Web sites and other resources on immunization-related topics for health professionals, the media, policymakers, and the public. The brief lists and describes federal agency, professional organization, and advocacy Web sites containing electronic publications that provide information on child, adolescent, and adult vaccinations and immunizations, including materials in non-English languages, policy statements, recommendations, and reports.
Minnesota: Moving a Legacy Forward, released by Center for the Study of Social Policy, describes how Minnesota has been working to strengthen families with particular attention to the role of culture. Minnesota’s new family strengthening initiative seeks to identify culture as a protective factor in child abuse prevention. The initiative is working from the ground-up by way of grants to community-based agencies that agree to use protective factors knowledge in their work to strengthen families and improve child welfare.
Job Opportunities
The Lutheran Services in America Disability Network - Director of Public Policy and Advocacy (Washington, DC)
The Lutheran Services in America Disability Network seeks a director of public policy and advocacy to work closely with Lutheran Services in America for sound and compassionate public policies on behalf of member health and human service organizations and the people they serve. The Director of Public Policy and Advocacy will serve as a liaison to members, Congress, the administration, and other national organizations and coalitions. The director will monitor and analyze Medicaid related legislation and regulations, develop regulatory comments, perform research, and coordinate initiatives with other disability organizations. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in public policy, government relations, advocacy or disabilities. For more information and to apply to this posting, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/359923-161
The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc., Healthy Start Brooklyn - Program Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)
The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. seeks a Program Coordinator for Healthy Start Brooklyn to work on innovative program strategy and implementation. Applicants should have at least three years experience in program planning and management; quantitative and/or qualitative research, analysis, and evaluation techniques; and public health experience in the domain of city agencies and/or non-profit organizations. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/359839-1
Playworks - Elementary School Program Coordinator (Newark, NJ)
Playworks is a national nonprofit that provides safe, healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools, helping create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Playworks is seeking a Program Coordinator to manage a safe and inclusive recess where children are inspired to get off the sidelines and into the game. The Program Coordinator will employ play and physical activity as tools for generating more community and family involvement through teaching and implementing conflict resolution strategies. Applicants should have experience leading groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth; open communication skills; and a knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and grant requirements. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/358656-237
International Rescue Committee - Health Educator (Elizabeth, NJ)
The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Health Educator to set priorities and develop comprehensive educational plans for clients and develop a detailed, targeted action plan which will include information campaigns, counseling, training, and outreach events. The Health Educator will develop curriculum and lesson materials and instruct a Health Literacy workshop series. Applicants should have a minimum of a BA/BS in health education, public health, nursing or a related health field and familiarity working with people of different cultures and languages. For more information and to apply to this posting, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/359819-61
CAPS Educational Collaborative - School Nurse Leader (Gardner, MA)
The CAPS Educational Collaborative is seeking a school nurse leader to develop, implement and manage a school health program consistent with Massachusetts state guidelines, regulations and statutes governing school health. Applicants should have with a school environment, at least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree. Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required. For information and to apply to this posting, please visit: http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=32561
Public Health Management Corporation - Director of Community Services (Philadelphia, PA)
The Public Health Management Corporation is seeking a Director of Community Services to oversee programs that occur in and throughout the community including schools, health centers, and shelters. The Director of Community Services is responsible for general program development, planning and expansion, and evaluation oversight. Applicants should have a minimum of five years experience in senior management and grant writing for community health or related field; five years experience in supervising staff and fiscal/administrative oversight; and experience in managing large-scale projects and multiple staff. For more information and to apply to this posting, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/360095-218