Weekly Insider
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.
Grant Alerts
- 3M Foundation -- Health and Human Services Grants
- Maine Health Access Foundation -- Discretionary Grants
- Cooper Foundation -- Human Services Grants (Nebraska)
- MAC Cosmetics -- MAC AIDS Fund Kids Helping Kids Initiative
- Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton -- Responsive Grants (Stark, Carroll, Holmes,
- Tuscarawas, and/or Wayne counties in Ohio)
- Boston Foundation -- Health and Human Services Grants (Greater Boston area)
News Alerts
New this month from the Center
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.
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.
The Center has been recognized by the World Wide Web Health Awards for excellence in web-based health-related content for consumers and professionals. We thank the sponsoring organization, the Health Information Resource Center, and all of our readers for their support.
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
Evidence Guide: An introduction to finding, judging and using research findings on what works for children and young people is available from the Evidence Network, a joint initiative between Barnardo's, the University of York and City University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) - London: City University.
The National Food Service Management Institute has launched Cooks for Kids, on-line videos that teach healthy food preparation techniques for schools, restaurants and home.
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Grant alerts
3M Foundation -- Health and Human Services Grants (Deadline: Rolling)
The 3M Foundation is accepting applications for its Health and Human Services Grants program to support projects building and sustaining healthy communities and increasing resiliency in youth through prevention efforts from early childhood to 12th grade.
Maine Health Access Foundation -- Discretionary Grants (Deadline: Rolling)
The Maine Health Access Foundation is accepting applications for its Discretionary Grants program to support projects increasing access to comprehensive, high quality care, or improving health, particularly for the uninsured and/or medically underserved.
Cooper Foundation -- Human Services Grants (Nebraska) (Deadline: 8/1/08)
The Cooper Foundation is accepting applications for its Human Services Grants to support projects improving community response to areas of greatest need through collaborations, elimination of unnecessary duplication of services, and improving delivery and use of human services.
MAC Cosmetics -- MAC AIDS Fund Kids Helping Kids Initiative (Deadline: 6/15/08)
MAC Cosmetics is accepting applications for its MAC AIDS Fund Kids Helping Kids Initiative to support projects impacting people 21 years of age and younger, especially those addressing the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS.
Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton -- Responsive Grants (Stark, Carroll, Holmes, Tuscarawas, and/or Wayne counties in Ohio) (Deadline: 7/1/08)
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton is accepting applications for its Responsive Grants program to support innovative and effective projects improving health, education, and social services within one or more of the following areas: the needs of the poor and underserved; organizational capacity; services in support of children and their families; and health care access.
Boston Foundation -- Health and Human Services Grants (Greater Boston area) (Deadline: 7/1/08)
The Boston Foundation is accepting nominations for its Health and Human Services Grants program to support projects expanding access to health care services and coverage, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities; addressing and ending racial and ethnic disparities, particularly in health outcomes; and/or making systemic improvements to public policy and advocacy.
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New Resources
Evidence Guide: An introduction to finding, judging and using research findings on what works for children and young people is available from the Evidence Network, a joint initiative between Barnardo's, the University of York and City University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) - London: City University. The guide provides an introduction to finding and using research to ensure that the care provided to youth is based on the best available evidence.
The National Food Service Management Institute at the University of Mississippi provides resources, research and training for schools to create nutritious and affordable food service programs. The new Cooks for Kids program provides free on-line videos that will be available throughout the year.
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Job opportunities
Michigan Public Health Institute - Community Health Consultant (Okemos, MI)
The Michigan Public Health Institute has an opening for a Community Health Consultant. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance and consulting for program activities in the Child and Adolescent Health program. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.mphi.org/careers.aspx.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - State Policy Assistant (Washington, DC)
The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education, and advocates for the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.siecus.org/news/news0002.html.
Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity - Research Assistant Position (New Haven, CT)
The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity has an opening for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will do background research, collect data and analyze results in areas relating to diet, obesity, and weight stigma. For more information and to apply to this position, please contact Chelsea A. Heuer, MPH, at 203-432-8434.
Indian Health Service/Sells Indian Hospital - Supervisory Nurse Practitioner (Sells, AZ)
The Indian Health Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a school-based clinic. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.ihs.gov/jobscareerdevelop/careercenter/vacancy/act_job_view.cfm?kw=nurse%5Fpractitioner&sl=&dy=
%2D11711&st=any&ar=any&sc=any&sort=1&sr=11&jb=31533.
Communities in Schools of New Jersey - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Newark, NJ)
Communities in Schools of New Jersey has an opening for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The Social Worker will provide mental health services at alternative education sites under the Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant initiative. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/272287-126.
St. Coletta’s of Illinois - School Social Worker (Tinley Park, IL)
St. Coletta’s of Illinois is seeking a School Social Worker to provide assessments and evaluations of assigned students. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.socialservice.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=29274&RequestTimeout=500.
Queens Library HealthLink Project - Community Outreach Coordinator (New York City, NY)
The Queens Library HealthLink Project has an opening for a Community Outreach Coordinator to develop health promotion activities for cancer prevention, screenings and treatment. For more information and to apply to this position, please contact Jennifer Erb-Downward at erbdownj@mskcc.org.
