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News

Learn More – Funding Opportunities for Nursing Students and Nurses

Informational Webinar: HRSA Workforce Funding Opportunities for Nursing Students and Nurses Thursday, May 12, 2022 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET Join the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) to discuss funding opportunities available to nursing students and graduates. This webinar will provide information about these opportunities, the benefits of each program and the eligibility requirements. Learn more about the following opportunities: · Nursing Training

May 10, 2022

Grants and Funding

HIVST CSO RFP: CDC Calling for Proposals

The CDC Foundation issues requests for proposals (RFP) to sub-grant funds received for a specific project. These RFPs will seek: providers of products or services required for a specific CDC Foundation program with CDC, or eligible nonprofit or governmental organizations that wish to participate in a CDC Foundation program addressing a specific health issue. a consultant/independent contractor (i.e. a sole proprietor, company, nonprofit, etc.) whose services are retained for a specified activity/project

May 9, 2022

Mental Health

Join Mental Health Awareness Month Webinars!

Join Mental Health Awareness Month Webinars! The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Public and Indian Housing and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are teaming up to present a series of free webinars this May to celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month! The second webinar, 988 – What’s on the Horizon?, will take

May 9, 2022

News

HHS Launches New Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Hotline is the latest move of the Biden-Harris Administration to strengthen both maternal health and mental health; President’s FY23 Budget would double the initial investment in the hotline. Today, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department’s Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the launch of the Maternal Mental Health Hotline, a new, confidential, toll-free hotline for expecting and new moms experiencing mental health challenges. With an initial $3 million

May 9, 2022

Hep/HIV

The Pros and Cons of Liver Fibrosis Evaluation Methods

The Pros and Cons of Liver Fibrosis Evaluation Methods Liver fibrosis tests are essential for those with chronic liver disease. Discover why your medical doctor may order a liver biopsy and/or non-invasive liver fibrosis testing – and learn the advantages and disadvantages of these testing methods. Chronic liver disease severity is determined by the liver’s landscape; the more liver cells that are damaged and scarred, the more advanced the liver

May 9, 2022

Event

Preconference Workshop: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake

Pre-conference Workshop: Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake Click here to register for the pre-conference workshop. An Immunization Summit Pre-Conference Opportunity will be held on June 9, 2022, at the Summersville Arena and Convention Center. The pre-conference will include workshops on Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake. In 2021, preventing and addressing health misinformation was identified as a major priority for the U.S. Surgeon General. Myths

May 4, 2022

Event

Register Today – 2022 West Virginia Immunization Summit!

To register for the 2022 WV Immunization Summit, please click here. It’s back! The Eleventh Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia, with a Pre-Conference Opportunity scheduled for June 9th. The Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving immunization issues in West Virginia. Various sessions at

May 4, 2022

News

Webinar: Data-Driven and Best-Practice Communication Strategies to Boost HPV Vaccination Confidence in West Virginia

May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Click here to register for this webinar. During this webinar, the featured presenters will share insights from quantitative and qualitative data collected from West Virginia caregivers regarding their beliefs, feelings, and intentions about HPV vaccination. The presenters will discuss barriers to and predictors for parents/guardians getting their children vaccinated against HPV, the power of a healthcare provider’s recommendation for vaccination, and other data-grounded information that

May 4, 2022