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COVID-19

Commentary: The Importance of Covid Vaccination in Rural Schools

POSTED INCORONAVIRUS Commentary: The Importance of Covid Vaccination in Rural Schools Three rural educators write about why vaccination against Covid-19 is extremely beneficial for rural students, teachers, families, and communities. Recently, three members of the National Rural Education Association wrote about how protection from the worst of Covid-19 through vaccination supports the learning of students, the health of families, and the spirits of communities. With vaccines now approved for infants, toddlers and preschoolers,

June 24, 2022

Grants and Funding

Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project

Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 97.120LinkView Program WebsiteSponsorU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDeadlinesJul 18, 2022Contact For programmatic or technical questions:Mark Carmel703.705.6117ECD@cisa.dhs.gov For financial or regulatory questions:Marsha Mathis202.447.5950Marsha.mathis@hq.dhs.gov Purpose The Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project (REMCDP) will provide funding to public or state-controlled institutions of higher education for demonstration projects addressing rural emergency medical communications. The project’s intent is to examine communication barriers and

June 22, 2022

Grants and Funding

Preventive Guidelines and Screenings for Women, Children, and Youth

Preventive Guidelines and Screenings for Women, Children, and Youth We fund the development and sharing of guidelines for well-child, well-adolescent, and well-woman health care checkups. We support the Advisory Committee on Heritable Diseases in Newborns and Children to propose a set of conditions for which states should screen newborns. Why do we support this kind of work? Creating national guidance for preventive care: Helps everyone get preventive clinical care –

June 22, 2022

COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5

On Saturday, June 18, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended the use of COVID-19 vaccine for patients ages 6 months-4 years (Pfizer-BioNTech) and ages 6 months-5 years (Moderna). See the CDC statement. These recommendations are in line with FDA’s Emergency Use Authorizations of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for this age group. We encourage you to make these vaccines available to children under 5 as soon as possible. For

June 20, 2022

Grants and Funding

STAR LRP Application Q&A Session

Virtual Q&A Session about STAR LRP Top 5 Questions About STAR LRP – Answered! Who is eligible for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)? To be eligible for the STAR LRP (6-year) award, you must: Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident. Have a current, health professional license, certificate, registration or credentials in the discipline in which you

June 20, 2022

HIV

HHS Awards $115 Million to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States

HHS Awards $115 Million to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded nearly $115 million to 60 recipients to help implement the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, which is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce the number of new HIV infections in the United

June 17, 2022

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Engaging Dads in Services for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders—A Virtual Discussion

Engaging Dads in Services for Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders—A Virtual Discussion Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET A family-centered approach reflects an understanding and responsiveness to the fact that parents and children live within the context of a larger family system and services must respond to the needs of each family member and the family system to achieve the best outcomes. Children with actively

June 16, 2022

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HHS Invests Nearly $15 Million to Prevent and Treat Stimulant Use in Rural Communities

HHS Invests Nearly $15 Million to Prevent and Treat Stimulant Use in Rural Communities Funding aims to curb increase in psychostimulant misuse and overdose deaths. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced nearly $15 million in funding for rural communities to address psychostimulant misuse and related overdose deaths. Psychostimulants include methamphetamine and other illegal drugs, such as cocaine

June 16, 2022