Weekly Insider Jul 09-Jul 15 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 Resources

The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has redesigned their website,  healthfinder.gov, to provide even more health information, such the five step Quick Guide to Healthy Living.

The American Association of Suicidology School Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program, is now available to train school psychologists, social workers, guidance counselors, and nurses to become their school’s trained authority on suicide prevention. CEUs will be awarded.

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New from the Center

Congratulations to our raffle winners, Jessica Saint Paul at the National School-Based Health Care Convention and Laura Sickler at the National Association of School Nurses Annual Conference.  Both will receive three valuable school health resources!

Two graduate research assistants, Rachel Bedell and Emily Wilson, have joined the staff at The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools.  Check out their bios, as well as those of other staff, at http://www.healthinschools.org/About-Us/Staff-Consultants-and-Advisors.aspx.

June/July 2008 E-Journal
-- Adolescents Deserve Special Attention in SCHIP Outreach Programs
-- Increase in Obesity Among American Young is Leveling Off
-- Minor Consent Laws are Imperative for Adolescents But Accidental Breaches in Privacy Still Occur
-- Peer Relationships Crucial in Quitting Smoking
-- Teenagers Do Not Engage in Oral Sex to Preserve Their Technical Virginity

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Important Topic

Food Safety in the Summer Heat
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Upcoming Meetings

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Previously Posted Meetings


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Job Opportunities

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Grant Alerts

A Little HOPE -- Children’s Grief Support  Grants (Deadline: August 31, 2008)
A Little HOPE is a not-for-profit public charity which grants funds to organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children and teens who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one, regardless of the circumstances of the death.

Saucony -- Run for Good Program (Deadline: December 12, 2008)
The Saucony Run for Good Program has been created to encourage active and healthy lifestyles in children, fight obesity, and reverse the trend of shortening life spans.

Nike -- Bowerman Track Renovation Program (Deadline: May 31, 2009)
Nike's Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. Grant recipients must provide track access to neighboring communities.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services -- Maternal and Child Health Research Grants (Deadline: August 4, 2008)
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal and Child Health Research grants support applied research relating to maternal and child health (MCH) services which show promise of substantial contribution to the advancement of the current knowledge pool.

Open Meadows Foundation -- Women and Girls Project Grants (Deadline: August 15, 2008)
The Open Meadows Foundation is accepting applications for its Women and Girls Project Grants program. The purpose of this program is to support small and start-up organizations designed and implemented by women and girls that promote building community power and racial, social, economic, and environmental justice.

Hasbro -- Children’s Fund Community Grants (RI, MA, WA)  (Deadline: July 31, 2008)
The Hasbro Children's Fund Community Grants provide support to organizations helping children within the Hasbro operating areas (Rhode Island, Springfield, MA and Renton, WA). Currently, Hasbro is accepting applications that focus on food pantry support, programs assisting children in finding stable homes, after school programs assisting children in need, and programs that help needy children experience the joy of play.

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News Alert

The Institute of Medicine Committee to Review the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs Meal Patterns and Nutrient Standards met on July 10, 2008 to hear recommendations for improving school food programs.

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New Resources

The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's new healthfinder.gov website offers simple navigation, an easy to read format, and numerous features. These include menu and activity planners, personalized health recommendations, and key prevention tips.

The American Association of Suicidology School Suicide Prevention Accreditation Program was created to increase the number of school personnel who are sufficiently trained in evidence based suicide prevention activities. Suicide risk factors and assessment methods are also addressed. The program is available to school psychologists, school social workers, guidance counselors, school nurses, and all others dedicated to reducing suicide and suicidal behaviors among today’s school age youth. Eleven CEUs are offered for the National Association of Social Workers and the National Board of Certified Counselors.

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Job opportunities

Evercare -- Pediatric RN/LPN (Albuquerque, NM)
Evercare, a clinical care management organization, is seeking an RN or LPN with pediatric experience to help ensure that members under the age of twenty-one are receiving state-mandated health screenings. Primary responsibilities include identifying and resolving access issues and providing outreach and education to members and providers. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/careers/search/regions/search_na.htm.

Union School District -- School Nurse (San Jose, CA)
Union School District seeks a full-time (10 month) School Nurse to work under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent. The school nurse will assist administrators, staff and the community with health services, direct and assist the Community Liaison/Health Aides at the school sites and assist in maintaining a healthful school environment. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=145.

American Kidney Foundation -- Director of Public Education (Bethesda, MD)
The American Kidney Fund provides direct financial assistance to kidney patients in need, and education to those with and at risk for kidney disease. The Director of Public Education is responsible for carrying out all public education initiatives, including the American Kidney Foundation website, HelpLine telephone assistance, Brochure series, and Calendar Kids Program. The Director is also responsible for conceptualizing, designing, implementing, operating, and evaluating diverse health education programs for those at risk for kidney disease. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=2906718.

Virginia Department of Health -- Data Analyst (Richmond, VA)
The Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Child & Adolescent Health seeks a full-time Data Analyst. The Data Analyst will conduct extraction, analysis, and reporting of data regarding indicators of child and adolescent health and well-being, assist program managers with research and evaluation activities and prepare analytical reports. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.publichealthjobs.net/search/detail.cfm?jobID=6453.

Marin County Department of Health and Human Services -- Senior Nutritionist (San Rafael, CA)
Marin County seeks a senior nutritionist for an opening in the Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) nutrition program. Under general direction, the nutritionist will provide nutrition counseling to a high-risk multi-cultural, diverse population including children, and provide lead direction to staff nutritionists, paraprofessionals and support staff in the day to day delivery of nutrition services to Marin County WIC clients. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://www.publichealthjobs.net/search/detail.cfm?jobID=6441.

Bryan-College Station Community Health Center -- Bilingual Health Educator (Bryan, TX)
The Bryan-College Station Community Health Center’s Health Educator is responsible for the design, organization, implementation and evaluation of health education programs and campaigns for community health center patients and community members in the seven county area. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit http://cfusion.sph.emory.edu/PHEC/phec.cfm.