Weekly Insider Apr 24-Apr 29 2008

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 at the Center

In a classroom of 30, two to four students may have mental health needs. With this in mind, the Center is a proud supporter of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 8th, 2008. This year’s theme, “Thriving in the Community,” has the goals to raise awareness of effective programs for children’s mental health issues; demonstrate how children’s mental health initiatives promote positive youth development, recovery and resilience; and show how children with mental health needs thrive in their community. For more information and for resources to hold events in your community, please visit http://systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/nationalawareness/materials.aspx.

Materials are now available from the Caring Across Communities grantee and Fresh Ideas grantee meeting. The resources, covering how-to information on fund-raising, communications, program evaluation, school-based mental health and working collaboratively with others, are available here.

The Center is currently looking for a part-time Graduate Research Assistant. Responsibilities include (1) assisting in organization and management of a grant program funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, including literature searches, data collection and input and analysis and (2) assisting in various administrative duties including answering telephones, copying documents, filing, mail distribution and assisting with mass mailings. Familiarity with website content management is preferred. Attention to detail is essential. For more information, please click here.

April 2008 E-Journal
-- SCHIP Extension Could Mean More Uninsured Children in the Short Run
-- Being Overweight is a Matter of Independent Preference and Environment for Female African American Adolescents
-- Washington State Supreme Court Rules Random Student Drug Searches Violate State's Constitution
-- Editor's Commentary: The Continuing Controversy over Autism and Vaccines

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New Resources

The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released Adolescent Health in the United States, 2007.

For the 20th year in a row, the American Lung Association in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released its State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues. The 2007 report summarizes relevant state policies and related activities

The Joint Commission has issued a new research report, One Size Does Not Fit All: Meeting the Health Care Needs of Diverse Populations.

Youth Today-The Newspaper on Youth Work is a national business periodical for the youth work field published ten times per year.

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Important Topic

April 27 – May 3, 2008 is Cover the Uninsured Week

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Upcoming Meeting


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Previously Posted Meetings


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Job Opportunities


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Grant Alerts

Have It Your Way Foundation -- Grants for Nonprofits (Deadline: Rolling)
The Have It Your Way Foundation is accepting applications for its grants for nonprofits to support youth programs and projects alleviating hunger and preventing disease.

William T. Grant Foundation -- Scholars Program (Deadline: 7/9/2008)
The William T. Grant Foundation is accepting applications for its Scholars Program to support career development in different disciplines, methods, and/or content areas within the social, behavioral, and health sciences.

Mattel Children’s Foundation -- Domestic Grantmaking Program (Deadline: 7/15/2008)
The Mattel Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Domestic Grantmaking Program to support programs directly and effectively increasing access to education for children, supporting the health and well being of children, and promoting self-esteem in young girls through girl empowerment programs.

United Methodist Women’s Division -- Grants for a Brighter Future for Children and Youth (Deadline: 7/1/2008)
The United Methodist Women’s Division is accepting applications for grants to support a brighter future for children and youth (ages 5-18 years). Projects should use, but are not limited to, one or more of the following strategies: promoting tolerance and diversity; enabling youth to recognize and deal constructively with violent or abusive situations; empowering youth to develop alternatives to gang violence; teaching conflict resolution and affirm differences; delivering programs for school-age children on bullying; creating safe zones in neighborhoods; forging partnerships between schools and churches to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and guns; including parents or significant adults in children's development; and providing multicultural education and promote interfaith understanding.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation -- Grants for Full Inclusion of Young People with Disabilities (Deadline: Rolling, Concept Paper)
The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation is accepting applications for grants to support full inclusion of young people (birth to early 20s) with disabilities in educational, vocational, and recreational activities alongside their non-disabled peers.

Kresge Foundation -- Challenge Grants (Deadline: Rolling, Letter of Intent)
The Kresge Foundation is accepting applications for its Challenge Grants to support projects improving health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.

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News Alert

FDA Issues Warning on Cough Medicine Used for Children (4/25/2008)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about health risks from misuse of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension, a prescription cough medicine.

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New Resources

The CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released Adolescent Health in the United States, 2007. Statistics are broken down by age, gender, race, Hispanic origin and poverty status. To receive a free copy, please send an e-mail request to Andrea MacKay at anm3@cdc.gov.

For the 20th year in a row, the American Lung Association with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released its State Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues. This report tracks the passage of legislation and other state policies related to tobacco control and prevention.  For example, eight states  raised their tobacco taxes in 2007.

The Joint Commission has issued a new research report, One Size Does Not Fit All: Meeting the Health Care Needs of Diverse Populations. The report, while based on the findings from hospitals, offers a framework for all health care organizations when providing quality care to culturally and/or linguistically diverse patients.

Youth Today-The Newspaper on Youth Work is a national business periodical for the youth work field published ten times per year. Youth Today features stories on program models, research, funding, and policy, editorials from leaders in the field, and resources including book reviews, conference listings, and grants available and awarded.  For 15 years, Youth Today has written extensively about such issues as adolescent mental health, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, child welfare, juvenile justice, and much more. Subscriptions cost $29.50 per year and include 10 print issues annually, complete access to web archives and special features, and a weekly e-blast of grants available for youth services.

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Job Opportunities

Nemours Health and Prevention Services – Senior Program and Policy Analyst, Parent Education and Support Initiative (Newark, DE)
Nemours is seeking a Senior Program and Policy Analyst for its Parent Education and Support Initiative. Responsibilities include the leadership and management of developing a parent education and support strategy that complements health promotion and disease prevention. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://nemours.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1177941&user_id=.

Nemours Health and Prevention Services – Senior Program and Policy Analyst, Emotional and Behavioral Health (Newark, DE)
Nemours is seeking a Senior Program and Policy Analyst for its Emotional and Behavioral Health Initiative. Candidate will be responsible for developing, leading and managing a health promotion initiative for children’s emotional and behavioral health. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://nemours.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1184972&user_id=.

Recruitment Specialists, Inc. - Director of Nursing and Medical Services (Harrisburg, PA)
A large private school in Harrisburg, PA is looking for a Director of Nursing and Medical Services. Duties will include the planning and implementation of child and adolescent community/school health care services. For more information and to apply to this position, please contact Tracy Alston at 800-787-9669.

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences – Research Assistant (Bethesda, MD)
The Center for Health Disparities at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has an opening for a research assistant. The mission of the Center is to understand and eliminate health disparities in racial/ethnic minorities. For more information and to apply to this position, please contact Anthony Intravaia at aintravaia@usuhs.mil.

The Recovery School District – School Nurse (New Orleans, LA)
The Recovery School District is seeking a full-time school nurse. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://jobsearch.educationamerica.net/index.phtml?a=v&j=372968.

Oshkosh Area School District – School Nurse (Oshkosh, WI)
The Oshkosh Area School District has an opening for a school nurse. The Nurse will work with high school aged students and other district sites. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://jobsearch.educationamerica.net/index.phtml?a=v&j=371830.