Increasing Access to Care and Improving Health Outcomes: A Spotlight on AA&NHOPI-serving Community Health Centers

Additional Information:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5649031629251007234

Description:
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders (AA&NHOPIs) are the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in the United States and are highly diverse in their language and health needs, representing more than 50 ethnic groups and 100 languages. Nearly one million AA&NHOPIs receive care at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), a 118% increase between 2005-2014. FQHCs provide high quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate comprehensive primary care to these and other medically underserved communities, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Because of their multi-disciplinary approach to care that addresses both clinical and non-clinical health including social risk factors, health centers play a major role in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities.

Join us for this interactive session to learn more about the role of FQHCs in reducing health disparities among AA&NHOPIs and promoting health equity. Presenters will share key findings from AAPCHO’s recently released report entitled, “Spotlight: The Health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Served at Federally Qualified Health Centers.” This webinar will provide participants with:
1. An overview of the current patient demographics, health utilization trends and patient health outcomes at AA&NHOPI-serving FQHCs;
2. Highlights of the key differences between AA&NHOPI-serving FQHCs and other FQHCs across the country; and
3. A discussion of the implications of the key findings report and opportunities to improve AA&NHOPI health.

Getting to Know the Federal Government and Funding Opportunities

Additional Information:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1409324687085554946

Description:
Webinar: Thu, Nov 5, 2015 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST
A federal funders panel reveals best practices in responding to federal funding announcements. Opportunities for federal funding are identified.

Building a Competitive Research Program: What Early Stage Investigators Needs to Know About NIMH and the NIH Grant Process

Additional Information:
http://apps1.seiservices.com/nimh/prospectiveinvestigatorswebinar/

Description:

ABOUT THE WEBINAR SERIES

The NIMH supports biomedical researchers from high school through college, early career investigator and senior investigator levels. Increasing knowledge and capacity to apply for research funding will result in increased ability of investigators to successfully lead research projects resulting in improved capacity for mental health research. This webinar will (1) introduce investigators to the NIMH; (2) highlight current research areas and areas of special interest to the Institute; (3) demystify the NIH application and review process. Topics will include the NIMH Strategic Plan, the Research Domain Categorization Project (RDoC), finding funding opportunities, the art of the concept paper, submitting your research grant application, what happens to your application once submitted to the NIH, what you can do to enhance the quality of your application, resources for early career investigators, and how to find NIMH staff that can help you navigate the process.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This webinar is appropriate for new and early stage investigators, researchers, graduate students, grant administrators, and anyone interested in learning more about mental health research funding opportunities, the NIMH, NIH, and the grants process.

Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Access, Quality and Care

Additional Information:
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=aumnacvs9kbc

Description:

The Affordable Care Act has led to expansions in health insurance coverage. But racial and ethnic minorities still are more likely to have unequal access, receive poorer quality care and have worse health outcomes. These health disparities threaten our nation’s health.

 

Join APHA Past President and social justice advocate Linda Rae Murray, Brian Smedley, co-founder and executive director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity and Michelle van Ryn, director of the Research Program on Equity and Quality in Healthcare Encounters for a timely discussion. They’ll talk about how the levels of racism play out within the health care system, unconscious bias in health care and what’s being done to address those inequities to improve the public’s health.

The Impact of Racism on the Health and Well-Being of the Nation

Additional Information:
http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/webinars/racism-and-health

Description:
The recent events in Charleston, South Carolina, Baltimore, Maryland, and Ferguson, Missouri, remind us that stigma, inequalities and civil rights injustices remain in our society today.* Unfortunately, skin color plays a large part in how people are viewed, valued and treated. We know that racism, both intentional and unintentional, affects the health and well-being of individuals and communities and stifles the opportunity of many to contribute fully to the future and growth of this nation. Join the leadership of the American Public Health Association in a summer webinar series about racism's impact on health and disparities.

Webinar # 1 | Naming and Addressing Racism:  A Primer
Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH, and Camara P. Jones, MD, MPH, PhD
July 21,  2015 | 2 p.m. EDT
This kick-off webinar featuring APHA’s executive director, president and president-elect will take a look at some of the nation’s leading health inequities. APHA President Shiriki Kumanyika will discuss how racism is one of the most challenging tools of social stratification we face when trying to improve the health of the public. She also will reflect on the evidence and research needs related to how racism limits our ability to make America the healthiest nation. APHA President-Elect Camara Jones will tell the Gardener's Tale and present a framework for understanding racism on three levels. This framework is useful for understanding the basis for race-associated differences in health, designing effective interventions to eliminate those differences and engaging in a national conversation.
Listen to the recorded webinar.
Check out our Storify about Webinar #1, which attracted about 7,000 people interested in being part of the discussion about the ways racism continues to weaken the nation.
Webinar slides (all are downloadable PDFs): Introduction, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Conclusion

Webinar #2 | No Safety, No Health: A Conversation About Race, Place and Preventing Violence
August 4, 2015 | 2 p.m. EDT
Community violence is a preventable public health issue and shaped by many factors, including racism. Violence impacts our overall health and well-being and prevents communities from realizing their full potential.
Hear from APHA Past President Linda Degutis, former director of the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Howard Pinderhughes of UC San Francisco, Policy Link, and the Prevention Institute for an important discussion about race, place and preventing violence. We’ll explore the role of public health in preventing this epidemic and the value of engaging many sectors in the solution.
Register for webinar #2

Webinar #3 | Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Access, Quality and Care
August 18, 2015 | 2 p.m. EDT
Webinar #4 | Racism: The Silent Partner in High School Dropout and Health Disparities
September 1, 2015 | 2 p.m. EDT
Webinar recordings will be posted at a later date.
How to Obtain CPH Credit
Participants must register and attend the entire webinar and complete the evaluation online in order to earn 1 CPH CE credit hour and obtain a CE certificate.  A link to the online evaluation system will be sent to all participants who register and attend the webinar within 48 hours after the event. The email will include instructions and a personal ID # for access to the system.
Contact Annette Ferebee if you have questions about CPH credit.
*Read "An Uncomfortable Truth — Our Country's Failure to Address Racism" by Alameda County Health Officer Muntu Davis, MD, MPH

8th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Additional Information:

http://diconference.academyhealth.org/home

 

Description:

8th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation
December 14-15, 2015 | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC 

A forum for discussing the science of dissemination and implementation, the 8th Annual Conference aims to grow the research base by bridging the gap between evidence, practice, and policy in health and medicine.

Researchers, evaluators and implementers who are interested in identifying opportunities, challenges, and strategies for disseminating the findings and implementation of research to key stakeholders should attend the meeting to discuss, debate, and explore in-depth approaches to advance dissemination and implementation science. 
The Planning Committee selected the theme, 'Optimizing Personal and Population Health,' for the 8th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation to reflect the twin challenges to the field in this new era of health and health care. First, the concept of precision (or personalized) medicine encourages us to think about how to provide the best possible health information and services to meet individual needs, preferences, and local environments. Second, new expectations and opportunities exist to make large-scale gains in health at a population level. As a result, the integration of evidence-based practices and service delivery has the capacity to improve healthcare delivery and population health. This imperative exists for stakeholders in the US and globally.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 

The call for abstracts is now open. Submit your research before August 20 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. View areas of focus here.

WEBINAR: “Hybrid Designs” Combining Elements of Clinical Effectiveness and Implementation Research

On Thursday, July 23, 2015 from 2:00-3:00 pm ET, Dr. Geoffrey Curran will present “Hybrid Designs” Combining Elements of Clinical Effectiveness and Implementation Research. In accompaniment to the six preceding Advanced Topics in IS webinars on models and frameworks, we are developing a suite of webinars that will delve deeper into popular D&I designs and specific examples where they have been used. July’s seminar will present the reasoning behind and design elements of three types of “hybrid designs” which combine clinical effectiveness and implementation research to varying degrees. Examples of each will be discussed, as well as challenges associated with fielding hybrid studies.
Relevant References: Recommended to be reviewed in advance of the session

143rd APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Additional Information:
https://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual/about-the-annual-meeting

Description:
2015 Annual Meeting Theme: Health in All Policies
The environments in which people live, work, learn and play have a tremendous impact on their health. Responsibility for the social determinants of health falls to many nontraditional health partners, such as housing, transportation, education, air quality, parks, criminal justice, energy, and employment agencies. Public health agencies and organizations will need to work with those who are best positioned to create policies (legal and regulatory) and practices that promote healthy communities and environments and secure the many co-benefits that can be attained through healthy public policy.

The Tenth Annual Conference on Health Disparities-Basic, Clinical and Community Approaches to Solving Obesity

Additional Information:
http://ce.unthsc.edu/live/1130

Description:
Date: June 11-12
This conference will feature nationally recognized speakers, community leaders, and interactive debates highlighting the advances in the field of obesity and progress on eliminating health disparities. Educational and interactive presentations, panel discussions and questions/answer sessions will identify the challenges and assist conference attendees in defining and developing a prospectus for the future. The conference will also highlight the ongoing research programs and efforts including community engagement programs that are aimed to understand the underlying causes of such disparities and devising innovative strategies to ultimately eliminate them.

37th Annual North American Meeting

Additional Information:
http://smdm.org/meeting/37th-annual-north-american-meeting

Description:
Theme: Implementation
Meeting Dates: Saturday, October 17 - Pre-Meeting Symposium (tentative)
Sunday, October 18 - Short Courses
Monday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 21 - Annual Meeting

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) define Implementation Science as, “the study of methods to promote the integration of research findings and evidence into healthcare policy and practice.” SMDM is uniquely positioned to bring experts from a broad range of health science disciplines together to explore implementation and exchange ideas on how to improve the translation of research findings into better bedside care and health care utilization.

The combination of short-courses, symposia and research presentations continues to foster lively debates and deeper understandings of how our scientific research can be applied to improve care. Whether through decision modeling approaches, bedside studies of patient preferences, or exploration of decision psychology, SMDM can bring innovative and disruptive changes to healthcare.
This meeting intends to help talented researchers, clinicians, and trainees communicate their findings to a broader audience. Meeting attendees will enjoy opportunities to interact with leaders in implementation, communication and the other areas encompassed by medical decision making. Attendees will be exposed to new ideas, hear from thought leaders and will be able to share their own insights with a receptive audience.

The spirit of the Show Me state is the spirit of implementation. Implementation is ultimately how we show others how our work can be applied in practice. This meeting will be a gateway to new frontiers in healthcare science.


 

Webinar: Becoming Evidence-Based: A Step-by-Step Approach

Additional Information:
http://bit.ly/1zSLv6c 

Description:
Do you believe your program is effective? What does it take to get on an “effective program list”? In this webinar, we will discuss the process of becoming evidence-based, with a focus on child and youth-serving organizations. What steps must your program go through to reach the point at which independent evaluations can be done to assess whether the program works? How do you make sure it can produce sustainable results over time?

Experts from Child Trends – Kristin Moore, Martha Beltz, and Vanessa Sacks – will explain the process, and Dominique Bernardo will illustrate with real-life examples from Congreso de Latinos Unidos. The panel will walk through assessing needs and selecting or developing an appropriate intervention, program implementation and ongoing performance management, and external evaluations. We will address questions like:

• What are the steps in the process of becoming evidence-based? 
• What are appropriate and realistic outcomes for child and youth-serving agencies? 
• What is the role of ongoing performance management in program implementation? 
• When is the right time to bring in external evaluators for an independent study? 

Join us to explore a positive and cost-effective path to evidence-based programming. For those familiar with the “Performance Imperative,” this event offers an in-depth look at pillars #6 (internal monitoring for continuous improvement) and #7 (external evaluation for mission effectiveness). The speakers will take questions from the audience

2015 National Conference on Health Statistics

Additional Information:
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/events/2015nchs/poster_session.htm

Description:
The 2015 National Conference on Health Statistics, to be held in North Bethesda, MD, August 24–26, 2015, will include a Poster Session.
The goal of the Poster Session is to offer a venue for researchers from academia, industry, and government agencies to present original research on health, health data, and statistics, and provide a forum for informal discussion with interested colleagues. Research is not limited to National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data.

APPLICATION: 2015 Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health

Additional Information:
https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1690463

Description:
This training is designed for investigators at any career stage interested in conducting D&I research. To be eligible, participants must NOT have current R18, R01 or R01-equivalent funding as a principal investigator for D&I research or received such funding in the in the past five years. Note: investigators who have received an R01 or equivalent are eligible, as long as the funding was not specifically for D&I research. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate experience with, or potential for, working effectively in transdisciplinary teams and who have strong partnerships with—or are embedded within—healthcare delivery, public health or community-based networks. We seek a balance of both junior and senior investigators, with the overall goal of bringing new people into the field of D&I research. While we anticipate most participants will be early to mid-career individuals, we will enroll a limited number of senior researchers who are making the switch to D&I research.
In addition, to be eligible, participants must meet ALL of the following criteria:

• Hold a doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DrPH, DO, DVM, DNSc, DrPH, etc.).
• Have demonstrated experience and expertise in health science (e.g., medicine, behavioral medicine, nursing, medical anthropology, health economics, public health, health policy).
• Have a feasible D&I research concept to bring to the institute and develop throughout the week. This should be a project the applicant is seriously interested in conducting and/or submitting for funding.
• Federal employees are not eligible with the exception of individuals whose position allows them to receive grants and function as independent researchers (e.g., VA research investigators).
• Be willing and able to pay your own travel expenses (round trip airfare, ground transportation, and some meals) and attend the entire training 5-day institute, if accepted.  

Applicants are NOT required to be citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals of the United States. There is no fee to apply to attend the institute. However, all applicants are responsible for arranging and paying for their travel to attend.

20th Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference

Additional Information:
http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/mm

Description:
April 14, 2015
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference is one of the National Rural Health Association's fastest growing conferences. One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural multiracial and multicultural health issues, this event offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed for those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Doubles Its Commitment to Helping All Children Grow Up at a Healthy Weight

Additional Information:
http://www.rwjf.org/en/about-rwjf/newsroom/newsroom-content/2015/02/rwjf_doubles_commitment_to_healthy_weight_for_children.html

Description:
Princeton, N.J.―Recognizing that obesity remains one of the biggest threats to the health of our children, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced it will commit $500 million over the next ten years to expand efforts to ensure that all children in the United States—no matter who they are or where they live―can grow up at a healthy weight. Building on a $500 million commitment made in 2007, the nation’s largest health philanthropy will have dedicated more than $1 billion to reversing the childhood obesity epidemic. Encouraged by recent signs of progress in turning rates around, RWJF views this investment as critical to building a Culture of Health in communities across the United States.
With this new $500 million pledge, RWJF signals its commitment to expand and accelerate that progress, with an intensified focus on those places and populations hardest hit by the epidemic. New work will advance strategies that help eliminate health disparities that contribute to higher obesity rates among children of color and children living in poverty across the United States. The Foundation also announced an expanded focus on preventing obesity in early childhood and on engaging parents, youth and health care providers to be active champions for healthier communities and schools.

NIDDK Recent Advances & Emerging Opportunities 2015

Additional Information:
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/strategic-plans-reports/Pages/NIDDK-recent-advances-emerging-opportunities-2015.aspx

Description:
The publication, NIDDK Recent Advances & Emerging Opportunities, is a document that the NIDDK has issued annually since 2001. It is a compendium that highlights examples of the many research advances published by NIDDK-funded scientists and their colleagues in the most recent fiscal year, along with the technologies that made these achievements possible. Thus, most of the research findings described in the January 2015 compendium were published in fiscal year 2014. In addition to research advances, the compendium includes:

• "Stories of Discovery," which trace research progress in specific areas over a much longer period of time;
• "Scientific Presentations," which have been made by eminent researchers during 2014; and
• "Patient Profiles," which recount the personal stories of several patients whose lives have been adversely affected by disease.

This publication is one means of conveying the important accomplishments that have resulted from NIDDK-funded research, as well as the enormous promise this research holds for the future. The examples given here are representative of the much larger and more diverse research portfolio funded by the NIDDK. This compendium is a web-based publication, which is also presented to the NIDDK's National Advisory Council in printed form each January or February.

NIH Mock Study Sections - WUSTL Office of Training Grants

Additional Information:
http://crtc.wustl.edu/otg

Description:
The Office of Training Grants will host Mock Study Sections twice a year, which are designed to simulate an actual NIH study section. NIH clinical and translational R, K, and F series grant applications will be reviewed, critiqued, and scored by three internal faculty members as well as other study section members and the feedback distributed to applicants prior to the NIH grant deadlines.

The next NIH Mock Study Section will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, location TBD. All investigators preparing an NIH training grant application for the R, K and F series are encouraged to submit their clinical or translational proposals for this internal review. Letters of Intent (LOI) are due by 5:00 CST on Friday, February 13. LOI intructions can be found HERE.

Observers are also encouraged to attend to get a better understanding of the review process. Please RSVP to crtc@dom.wustl.edu .

Faculty with NIH study section experience, we need your help! Please let us know if you are willing to participate and your areas of expertise. If interested, email us at crtc@dom.wustl.edu.

New Developments in Use of Mixed Methods in Implementation Research

Additional Information:
http://icts.wustl.edu/icts-researchers/news-events/upcoming-events/7539

Description:

D&I Speaker Series

January 21, 2015
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Washington University, Danforth Campus Goldfarb Hall, Rm G132

New Developments in Use of Mixed Methods in Implementation Research
Speaker: Lawrence A. Palinkas, PhD
University of Southern California

Webinar: "Applying Models and Frameworks to D&I Research: An Overview and Analysis"

Additional Information:
https://cyberseminar.cancercontrolplanet.org/implementationscience/

Description:
After our December webinar, we received a number of questions about which D&I theories, frameworks, and models best enhance efforts to spread evidence-based interventions. We are delighted to welcome Drs. Rachel Tabak and Ted Skolarus to lead us in an assessment of this issue on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 pm ET.
Dr. Tabak will present a review which used snowball sampling to: 1) develop an inventory of models; 2) synthesize this information based on three author-defined variables: construct flexibility, focus on dissemination and/or implementation activities, and socio-ecological framework level to categorize models; and 3) provide guidance on how to select a model. Dr. Skolarus will discuss an examination of citation frequency and impact of D&I models using citation analysis. As always, we invite you to share your insights and questions with us as well.
Relevant References: Recommended to be reviewed in advance of the session

1. Tabak RG, Khoong EC, Chambers D, Brownson RC. Bridging Research and Practice: Models for Dissemination and Implementation Research. Am J Prev Med. 2012;43(3): 337-350.

Expanding the Boundaries: Health Equity and Public Health Practice

Additional Information:
http://www.dialogue4health.org/web-forums/detail/expanding-the-boundaries-health-equity-and-public-health-practice

Description:
In late 2014, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) published a book called Expanding the Boundaries, Health Equity and Public Health Practice. Aimed at creating discussion and facilitating change, the book explores the ways in which public health practitioners might act on the underlying social inequalities that are the root of health inequities. Revolutionary and hopeful, it provides both overarching theory and practical ideas for moving public health work upstream, to successfully address causes and not consequences.
The book was a collaborative effort between a number of public health practitioners. The primary author was Bob Prentice, co-founder and former director (retired) of the Bay Area Regional Health Inequities Initiative (BARHII). He will be joined by Jeanne Ayers, Assistant Commissioner of Health at the Minnesota Department of Health; Renée Canady, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Public Health Institute; and, Kathi Schaff, Health Equity Coordinator of the Alameda County Public Health Department.
Dialogue4Health is thrilled to have Bob join us for a Web Forum with some of his collaborators, where we will learn:

• Why public health should focus on the underlying social inequalities that create health inequities;
• The importance of creating an organizational culture that supports confronting those underlying causes;
• Approaches to working with communities to integrate social equity issues into public health; and
• Strategies for engaging agencies and organizations outside of the traditional public health sector in this work.

Please join us as co-authors of the book and collaborators in this growing field will share insights, methods, and lessons in making public health work more expansive in vision and more valuable in practice.