FBI \CDC Epidemiology, Biosecurity Workshops

·        FBI CDC Regional Criminal and Epidemiology Investigations Workshop. Contact Lindsey Hartmann (Lindsey.Hartmann@ic.fbi.gov) or your local FBI WMD Coordinator for information

•                 Actual dates for 2013 workshops still being finalized:

—   Feb 6-7:  Las Vegas, NV

—   Week of March 25: Columbia, SC

—   Week of April 15: Birmingham and Mobile, AL (2 separate workshops)

—   Week of May 6: Little Rock, AR

—   Week of June 10: Albany, NY

·        FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop. http://www.academicbiosecurityworkshop.org/ (link isn’t working for some reason). No upcoming trainings listed. If you are interested in hosting an Academic Biosecurity Workshop, please contact info@academicbiosecurityworkshop.org.

Training Opportunity: Florida Office of AG. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Hospitals

·        Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) for Hospitals. Jan 28-30. Sponsored by the Florida Office of the Attorney General. http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/D068201E26C0B19E85257A4D00453BC4

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SBA Partners with SCORE NYC Chapter to offer Disaster Counseling to Small Businesses

New York District Office NEWS release

PRESS OFFICE

Release Date:  November 28, 2012 Contact: Justine Cabulong (212) 264-7750                                                                                       Release Number: 13-02 Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/ny

SBA Partners with SCORE NYC Chapter to offer Disaster Counseling to Small Businesses  NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office has partnered with the SCORE NYC Chapter to extend resources and free counseling services to small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy.  Services include a comprehensive business assessment and development strategy to sustain business during recovery efforts. The counselors available through the SCORE NYC Chapter are experienced business professionals, and will be able to assist business owners in planning the next steps for businesses recovering from damage, to include physical relocation and what small businesses can do now before they receive disaster loans and after.  Through the free mentorship services available, small businesses impacted by Superstorm Sandy will be able to understand the outlook for their business in the coming year. “A great benefit of this partnership is that small business owners can meet with SCORE counselors now and throughout any time during the disaster loan and application process,” said Pravina Raghavan, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, New York District Office. “The state of New York has approved nearly 200 disaster loans with more to follow, and we want to make sure that business owners are supported with the best resources we can provide as we do our best to quickly and efficiently assist in their recovery.” As of November 19, disaster loans for New York have reached over $11 million, accounting for both home and business disaster loan applications. To contact the SCORE NYC Chapter to setup an appointment, call (212)264-4507 or visit www.newyorkcity.score.org.                                                                    ### U.S. Small Business Administration New York District Office serves 14 downstate counties in New York State, which include New York City (Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond and New York), Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.  For more information, please visit http://www.sba.gov/ny

USHHS. Office of Minority Health. Resources.

FYI: Minority Resources...Money & More Provided by the Office of Minority Health Resource Center's Information Services Team November 28, 2012   Native American Heritage Month Resources Each November, we honor the culture and contributions of the American Indians and Alaska Natives during Native American Heritage Month. The Office of Minority Health is sharing information and resources designed to empower, educate and inform. Check out our website and follow OMH on Twitter to get the latest information.   In This Issue ... Funding   Federal Grants   Non Federal Grants   Resources   Scholarships/Fellowships Resources American Indians/Alaska Native Health Health Care Health Equity Heart Disease Infant/Child Health Funding Federal Grants Department of Housing and Urban Development: Continuum of Care Program Competition; provides support to address homelessness throughout communities. View Full Announcement Minority Population Specific: $500k or less . . .   HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Natural History and Prevention of Viral Hepatitis Among Alaska Natives Grant. View Full Announcement HHS/NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: RFA-HL-13-018: Mentored Career Award for Faculty at Institutions That Promote Diversity (K01). View Full Announcement HHS/NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: RFA-HL-13-019: Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Faculty Diversity/Re-Entry in Biomedical Research (K01) View Full Announcement HHS/NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: RFA-HL-13-021: T32 Training Program for Institutions That Promote Diversity (T32) View Full Announcement $500k or more . . .   HHS/National Institutes of Health (NIH): Determinants and Consequences of Personalized Health Care and Prevention (U01). View Full Announcement HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration: HIV Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program Existing Geographic Service Areas (EISEGA) Grant. View Full Announcement $500k or less . . .   HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration: Health Workforce Research Center (HWRC) Program Grant View Full Announcement HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration: Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Program- Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Grant. View Full Announcement HHS/Health Resources & Services Administration; Community Based Dental Partnership Program Grant. View Full Announcement Non Federal Grants Minority Population Specific: $500k or less . . .  Massachusetts Medical Society & Alliance Charitable Foundation: Community Action and Care for the Medically Uninsured/Underinsured. View Full Announcement Native Arts & Cultures Foundation: Bridge Initiative: Arts + Health. View Full Announcement The Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality (CPI): Hispanic Poverty and Inequality Grant Competition. View Full Announcement [PDF | 67KB] $500k or less . . .  The Walton Family Foundation: Public Charter Startup Grant Program. View Full Announcement Resources Grant Station: Webinar Tour of the GrantStation Website. Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 2:00 pm EST. Learn More Scholarships/Fellowships Kennedy Krieger Institute: Maternal Child Health Careers/Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement - Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP). View Full Announcement Kennedy Krieger Institute: James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program. View Full Announcement NAPH/Kaiser Permanente: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Scholarships, to cover the registration fee for the several IHI offerings. View Full Announcement Resources CDC: Introducing an interactive data set comprising 31 behavioral risk factors and health indicators. Sortable Risk Factors and Health Indicators Stats. Learn More American Indians/Alaska Native Health The Urban Indian Health Institute: New online campaign launched. Native Generations Campaign, addresses high rates of infant mortality, causes of infant death and maternal and child health needs among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Video, Webpage and Resources now available. Learn More Health Care Institute of Medicine: New report released. An Integrated Framework for Assessing the Value of Community-Based Prevention. Read Full Report Events National Academy for State Health Policy: Webinar. Engineering an Exchange: A Look at State Blueprints and Decisions. A panel of state officials who will outline the exchange choices their states have made, and describe the policy goals behind those choices. December 13, 3:00 pm EST Learn More Health Equity Events HHS/Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships: Webinar for faith and community leaders. Latino Faith and Community Leaders' Introduction to the Office for Civil Rights (in English and Spanish). December 10th at 3:30 pm EST. Learn More Community Oriented Correctional Health Services (COCHS): Webcast. Addressing Health Disparities for Minority Populations in Jails. 8:30 am EST on Thursday, December 6, 2012. View Full Announcement Heart Disease Events HHS/Million Hearts: Webinar. POWERFUL ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Promising Practices for Blood Pressure Control in Clinical Settings. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST Learn More Infant/Child Health SAMHSA: New report. Supporting Infants, Toddlers and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse, and Trauma. Read Full Report

HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE - PREMIER SCREENING. Saturday, December 1, 2012

The FBI MD/DE Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association, Operation P.U.L.S.E, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is sponsoring:

HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE - PREMIER SCREENING.

Heroes Behind The Badge is a documentary film featuring some of the brave men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line and survived, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This inspiring documentary will change the way we look at the men and women of law enforcement and highlight the unselfish acts of bravery they commit each day in the line of duty.

A premier screening will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The screening is open to everyone. Tickets are available for $15.00 and can be purchased online.  Please use this link to purchase tickets:  https://hbtb-baltimore.ticketbud.com/heroes-behind-the-badge-baltimores-premier-screening.  You will need a PayPal account.  If you do not have a PayPal account, you can create one at the time of purchase.  All tickets purchased online will be mailed to the address entered at the time of sale.  An email will be sent that confirms your purchase that includes “printable mock” tickets.  Only the tickets mailed to the purchaser will be accepted at the door.

You may also mail checks/money orders (payable to Operation P.U.L.S.E.) to 530 E. 22nd street Baltimore , Maryland 21218.

For more information:

Movie Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMJCOEOGYgg

Website: http://www.heroesbehindthebadge.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heroesbehindthebadge

Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroesbtb