Weekly InsiderJanuary 13, 2010
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
Training New Dental Health Providers in the US, by Burton L. Edelstein, DDS, MPH, and released by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, discusses the roles of dental care providers, international experience with alternate dental providers, and policy issues related to dental therapists in the US.
Oral Health-Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss: At A Glance 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlights common oral health and hygiene issues and the steps that the CDC has taken in promoting oral health through public health interventions.
Fact Sheet: Child Victims, by the US Department of Health and Human Services, explains what human trafficking of children looks like in the United States, the legal definition of trafficking in the US, how to report child trafficking cases, and what assistance is available for child victims of human trafficking.
New from the Center
Addressing the Legal Issues Impacting Refugee and Immigrant Families, a video presentation by Mr. Fred Tsao, has been posted to the website. In this lecture, Mr. Tsao presents information on legal issues facing immigrants in the US including legal immigration categories, how immigrants can become citizens, sponsorship, public benefit eligibility, the impact of 1996 Welfare Reform, rules on public charge, and constitutional rights of illegal immigrants. Mr. Tsao is the Policy Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. To view the video presentation, please click here: http://healthinschools.org/en/Immigrant-and-Refugee-Children/Tools-and-Documents/Understanding-the-Legal-Issues-Impacting-Immigrant-Families.aspx
Caring Across Communities Grantee Meeting materials were posted to the The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools website. This includes grantee posters, speaker presentations and inspiring success stories from the field. To view these resources, please go to http://healthinschools.org/Immigrant-and-Refugee-Children/October-2009-Presentations.aspx
Treating Traumatized Immigrant and Refugee Youth, a webinar sponsored by The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, was presented on December 10, 2009. 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. The Treating Traumatized Immigrant and Refugee Youth webinar presentation PDFs and audio are now available on our website at: http://www.healthinschools.org/en/Immigrant-and-Refugee-Children/Tools-and-Documents.aspx
Important Topic
January is National Blood Donor Month
• Red Cross Youth: Blood Donation
• United Blood Services: Blood Donation School Youth Projects
• American Red Cross: Blood Donor Community
Upcoming Meetings
• Webinar: Physical Education and Academics - A Match Made in Heaven? January 20, 2010 at 6 PM EST. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/381355875
• Webinar: A Growing Hunger: The Nation’s Demand for Food Safety and Nutrition Information. April 8, 2010 at 4 PM EST. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.nalboh.org/Ned_E_Baker_Lecture.htm
• Washington, DC: World Healthcare Congress. April 12-14, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.worldcongress.com/events/HR10000/
• Baltimore, MD: Quality Healthcare for Culturally Diverse Populations. October 18-21, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.diversityrxconference.org/2010-Conference/162/
• Portland, OR: Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. May 12-15, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/conf10-overview.html
• San Diego, CA: 5th Annual Reaching At-Promise Students National Conference. February 19-21, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.atpromiseconference.org/
Previously Posted Meetings
• Crystal City, VA: Preventive Medicine 2010. February 17-20, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.preventivemedicine2010.org/
• Phoenix, AZ: New Insights for Improving Schools. February 23-26, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
• Philadelphia, PA: Coalition for Community Schools National Forum. April 7-9, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.communityschools.org/
• Washington, DC: Health Education Advocacy Summit 2010. March 6-8, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.sophe.org/annual_health_meeting.cfm
• Rapid City, SD: Reclaiming Youth Conference. June 26-29, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.reclaiming.com/content/node/20
• Boston, MA: Academy Health Annual Research Meeting. June 27-29, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.
Job Opportunities
• The Colorado Health Foundation - Public Policy Officer (Denver, CO)
• Children's Aid Society - Health Teacher (Baltimore, MD)
• Family & Children's Service of Greater Lynn - Social Worker (Lynn, MA)
• Alianza - Mental Health Therapist (New York, NY)
• Phoenix Charter Academy - School Nurse (Chelsea, MA)
• Chicopee Public Schools - School Nurse (Chicopee, MA)
Grant Alerts
American Psychiatric Foundation - Advancing Minority Mental Health Awards (Deadline: 1/20/10)
The American Psychiatric Foundation is offering Advancing Minority Mental Health Awards to recognize psychiatrists, other health professionals, mental health programs, and other organizations that have undertaken innovative and supportive efforts to raise awareness of mental illness in underserved minority communities, to increase access to quality mental health services for underserved minorities, or to improve the quality of care for underserved minorities, particularly those in the public health system or with severe mental illness.
New York Road Runners Foundation - Mighty Milers Live, Learn and Play Grant Program (Various locations) (Deadline: 2/2/10)
Mighty Milers gives kids the opportunity and encouragement to get moving, release energy, improve their fitness and health, set and strive for individual goals, and bond with their schoolmates. The Mighty Milers Live, Learn and Play Grant Program seeks to assist schools that share the vision of making running a part of every child’s school day.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement - Community Development Grants (Deadline: 2/24/10)
The Office of Refugee Resettlement invites the submission of applications for funding to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement.
ConAgra Foods Foundation – Community Impact Grants (Deadline: 1/29/10)
The ConAgra Foods Foundation seeks sustainable solutions to end child hunger and teach children about nutrition. Strong proposals will come from grassroots organizations that utilize innovation and creativity to address childhood hunger and nutrition needs in communities where ConAgra Foods employees live and work, or states where 20 percent or more of children are food insecure. Organizations and projects that align with the Foundation's giving strategies (direct service, capacity building, and advocacy) have the best chance of receiving a grant.
Viola W. Bernard Foundation – Mental Health Grants (Deadline: 1/31/10)
The purpose of the Viola W. Bernard Foundation is to support innovative mental health programs addressing the interplay between social conditions and the psychological health of children and families.
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes - Youth Leadership Award (Deadline: 4/30/10)
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet.
News Alerts
National Influenza Vaccination Week Encourages Continuing Immunization
During National Influenza Vaccination week, to be held January 10-16, 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be spearheading a nationwide effort to urge more Americans to get vaccinated against H1N1.
New Resources
Training New Dental Health Providers in the US, by Burton L. Edelstein, DDS, MPH, and released by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, discusses the roles of dental care providers, international experience with alternate dental providers, and policy issues related to dental therapists in the US. The article highlights the benefits of training new midlevel dental providers and how the growth and specialization of dental therapists can lead dentistry to become a fundamental component of the overall healthcare system.
Oral Health-Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease, and Tooth Loss: At A Glance 2009, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights common oral health and hygiene issues and the steps that the CDC has taken in promoting oral health through public health interventions. The brief discusses types of oral health problems, support for state-based prevention programs, oral health facts, and success stories from organizations that have successfully implemented oral health programs.
Fact Sheet: Child Victims, by the US Department of Health and Human Services, explains what human trafficking of children looks like in the United States, the legal definition of trafficking in the US, how to report child trafficking cases, and what assistance is available for child victims of human trafficking. The resource provides information on how to prevent child trafficking and types of assistance available to victims of human trafficking.
Job Opportunities
The Colorado Health Foundation - Public Policy Officer (Denver, CO)
The Colorado Health Foundation, whose mission is to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation, is seeking a Public Policy Officer. The position will play an integral role in public policy development and advocacy for the Colorado Health Foundation, including engaging policymakers and other key partners, researching and writing policy analyses, identifying best practices and assessing new opportunities for health policy work that helps achieve the organization's policy priorities. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in in health care administration, public health, public policy, health economics or related field; a minimum of five years experience working in the field of public policy research and advocacy or in related endeavors; a knowledge of Colorado health issues; and a knowledge of health coverage, reimbursement, integrated care and long-term care. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/363252-242
Children's Aid Society - Health Teacher (Baltimore, MD)
The Children’s Aid Society is seeking a health teacher to teach an adolescent pregnancy prevention program within a highly successful college-preparatory charter school. Responsibilities include: teaching holistic sexuality education to adolescents, emphasizing sexual literacy, puberty, decision-making, body image, and abstinence; providing confidential individual counseling and follow-up on an on-going basis; maintaining confidential and secured recording of health counseling; and assisting in conducting data collection for program monitoring and evaluation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, have two years relevant experience, and have at least two years of urban teaching experience. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/363559-143
Family & Children's Service of Greater Lynn - Social Worker (Lynn, MA)
The mission of the Family and Children's Services of Greater Lynn is to strengthen the life skills of families, children and individuals of all ages through a range of preventive programs offered directly or in collaboration with other organizations in the community. The Family and Children's Services is seeking a part-time social worker to conduct mental health consultations, observations and assessments of pre-schoolers and leading asset building groups in Lynn Public Elementary schools. Applicants should have a MSW or master's level degree in related human service field, social work licensure, and experience working in a pre-school/school setting and working with youth. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/363197-59
Alianza - Mental Health Therapist (New York, NY)
Alianza's mission is to strengthen communities and affirm the value of family and community life by forging strategic partnerships, developing and implementing model programs to provide support and protection to those in need, and create opportunities for social and economic development. Alianza is seeking Spanish/English bilingual, licensed mental health therapists for it child, adolescent and family mental health clinic. Applicants must possess LCSW or LMSW with at least two' experience in the family mental health field; be able to work full-time 12-8pm, 4 weekdays, and Saturdays until 3pm; and be bilingual. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/363262-212
Phoenix Charter Academy - School Nurse (Chelsea, MA)
Phoenix Charter Academy is a school that provides previously disenfranchised students with the opportunity to participate in a rigorous, college-preparatory program. The Academy is seeking a school nurse to oversee student medical needs; maintain student medical records; develop and use an active network of referral services to support students in making healthy decisions about their physical heath; and teach a Health Class each quarter. Applicants must have a nursing degree with an appropriate active license and at least two years experience doing similar or relevant work. Spanish/English bilingual preferred. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/362983-251
Chicopee Public Schools - School Nurse (Chicopee, MA)
Chicopee Public Schools is seeking a school nurse. The school nurse is responsible for the health and safety of the students within the assigned building. Applicants must be a registered nurse, CPR certified, and have citizenship, residency or a work VISA in United States. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=33091