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Mar 20, 2024 - The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for grants for Native Public Health Resilience. The purpose of this program is to build on and strengthen community resilience by supporting wider access to the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) within established public health programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Applications are due by May 14, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 20, 2024 - The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for grants for Native Public Health Resilience. The purpose of this program is to assist applicants to establish goals and performance measures, assess their current management capacity, and determine if developing a Public Health program is practicable. Specifically, programs should assess the availability and feasibility of the 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS). Applications are due by May 14, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Mar 20, 2024 - Highlights the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Study, a 6 year study investigating risk and protective factors for lung and heart disease for rural residents in 4 Southern states. Discusses the under-representation of rural residents in research and their recruitment strategies. Notes early results from the study as well as the role large public health studies can play in developing a new generation of researchers.
Source: UVM Today
Mar 5, 2024 - Summarizes recent research investigating attempts to quit smoking in rural adults and factors contributing to quitting attempts. Discusses access to smoking-cessation interventions and recommended public health initiatives.
Source: University of Minnesota News and Events
Feb 10, 2024 - New kiosks offering free COVID-19 and flu tests as well as other healthcare supplies are being placed in public places around the state of Washington. The kiosks are an effort to improve public health, particularly for underserved populations including for local Native American tribes.
Source: KOMO News
Feb 1, 2024 - Discusses the rise of chronic wasting disease, a neurological disease in deer and other animals. Highlights the risks of spillover to humans and discusses the implications for public health. Notes the risks for hunter families and Indigenous people who are more likely to unknowingly eat infected animals.
Source: Scientific American