April is National Minority Health Month

 

 

April Is National Minority Health Month!   April is National Minority Health Month (#NMHM14). While the U.S. has come a long way, communities of color continue to cope with health disparities, including in mental health. This year's theme----Prevention Is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity----encompasses many aspects of wellness!   There are many ways to get involved: Post #NMHM14 template social media messages; Review the efforts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reduce health disparities; Read the National Minority Health Month blog; Find events near you; Download promotional graphics; Listen to the Webinars; and Check out the toolkit.   WELLNESS EVENTS Is your organization or community hosting a wellness-related activity for communities of color? Email your event information to wellness@samhsa.hhs.gov and we'll add it to the Wellness Activities Map!    QUICK LINKS   Visit SAMHSA's Wellness Initiative Web Site   Explore the Wellness Activities Map   Review the Eight Dimensions of Wellness    Sign the Pledge for Wellness

Research Study. May 1-2, 2014

Health Conditions Study

 "Health Conditions"

Shugoll Research is looking for men and women ages 45-64 that have been diagnosed with either hepatitis B or hepatitis C.  The study will be held on Thursday, May 1st and Friday, May 2nd.

If you qualify and participate, you will receive a generous gratuity for your time and opinions.

If you are interested, please click on the link below to take a brief survey:

http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ShugollResearchInc./22a55bfb6f/7b43c12a82/af75c7223c

 

If the link does not work, please copy and paste it entirely into your web browser. We will contact you directly for further screening if you pre-qualify.

If you would prefer to call in and get screened, please call Nancy at

301-215-7248 at extension 352.

 

Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

If you know of anyone who would like to join our database, have them sign up at dcfocusgroups.com.

 Thank you for your interest,

 Shugoll Research

FEMA RELEASES BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS TOOLKIT VERSION 5.0

FEMA RELEASES BENEFIT COST ANALYSIS TOOLKIT VERSION 5.0

On April 4, 2014, FEMA released the Benefit-Cost Analysis Toolkit Version 5.0 which is now available at http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/92923. This toolkit can be used to determine the cost-effectiveness for projects under development for any of FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs. As of April 4, 2014, version 4.8 and version 5.0 are the only allowable versions of the BCA Tool.

Benefit-Cost Analysis is a quantitative procedure that assesses the cost-effectiveness of a hazard mitigation measure by taking a long-term view of avoided future damages as compared to the cost of a project. Applications submitted under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs must use a FEMA-approved Benefit Cost Analysis methodology to demonstrate cost-effectiveness. Cost-effectiveness is typically demonstrated by the calculation of a Benefit Cost Ratio. Projects for which the discounted value of future benefits exceeds the current costs are generally considered cost-effective. Benefits may include avoided damages, loss of function, and displacement.

This toolkit contains a number of new features including the calculation of environmental, social and non-traditional benefits such as volunteer costs, street maintenance costs and National Flood Insurance Program administration and claim costs. FEMA has also updated the life safety values and the methodology for calculating residential displacement costs.

If you have any questions regarding the usage of the tool, please contact the benefit cost helpline at bchelpline@fema.dhs.gov or 1-855-540-6744.

More information on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program may be found on FEMA’s website at http://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program.

Information about the Benefit Cost Analysis can be found at http://www.fema.gov/benefit-cost-analysis.

Deadline May 30, 2014. 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards

april 15, 2014

·        Apply for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Today

Apply for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards Today The application period for the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards is now open. Every year we are inspired by the tremendous work being done by so many to prepare their communities for emergencies, or to help their neighbors cope with the effects of a disaster. Our applicants consistently showcase admirable compassion for others, innovative new approaches, and a drive to make a difference in their communities. Download an application, and apply or nominate an individual or organization who inspires you today!   The awards application period is open through May 30, 2014. All applications must feature achievements taking place between January 1, 2013 and May 30, 2014. Please submit your application to citizencorps@fema.dhs.gov. A distinguished panel of representatives from the emergency management community will select winners in each of the following categories: ·         Outstanding State Citizen Corps Initiatives ·         Outstanding Local Citizen Corps Initiatives ·         Outstanding Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Initiatives ·         Community Preparedness Heroes ·         Outstanding Youth Preparedness Initiatives ·         Awareness to Action ·         Survivor Empowerment and Integration ·         Technological Innovation ·         Preparing the Whole Community Winners of the 2014 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards will be announced in Fall 2014 and will be FEMA’s honored guests at a community preparedness roundtable event. As you prepare your application, don’t forget to take a look at previous winners on our website. We we’re looking forward to hearing about the incredible work that individuals and organizations are doing to make their communities safer, stronger, better prepared, and more resilient! Visit the Awards page on our website for more information on how to apply! back to top Disclaimer: The reader recognizes that the federal government provides links and informational data on various disaster preparedness resources and events and does not endorse any non-federal events, entities, organizations, services or products. Please let us know about other events and services for individual and community preparedness that could be included in future newsletters by contacting citizencorps@dhs.gov. back to top

Internship Opportunities: WMATA. May 12-August 22, 2014. Washington, D.C.

The summer months are rapidly approaching and students are searching for summer employment.

 

The WMATA 2014 Summer College Intern Program (SCIP) is scheduled to run from May 12, 2014 thru August 22, 2014.  We will offer approximately 30 internship opportunities across the Authority. Internships will be minimally offered in the following areas:

§  Engineering

§  Police/Emergency Management

§  Accounting

§  Bus Operations

§  Rail Operations

§  Marketing

§  Government Relations

§  Urban Planning & Development

§  Information Technology

§  Human Resources

§  Elevator/Escalator, and

§  Access Services

 

 The WMATA SCIP requirements are: 

§  Matriculation at an accredited college or university, with the student minimally being a rising college sophomore

§  Major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied

§  Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA

§  Additional departmental or functional requirements may apply per internship

 

All internship opportunities will be posted and available tomorrow, April 3, 2014 through Saturday, April 5, 2014 for online applications via the WMATA Careers website at www.WMATA.com/Careers.

 

Due to historically high volume of applications received for the limited number of internship opportunities, the Office of Talent Acquisition reserves the right to take down the postings at any time without notice.

 

All parties who wish to be considered for an internship opportunity with WMATA must apply online.  If you know a college student who's interested in the transit industry and is seeking a paid internship for the summer, please direct him/her to apply online at our Careers website at www.WMATA.com/Careers.  

 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andrea Johnson

Talent Acquisition Supervisor

202/962-2231

amjohnson1@wmata.com

                                                                   

 

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, a Federal contractor, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

 

 

Training Opportunity: August 11-22, 2014. Translational Health Disparities Course

2014 NIMHD Translational Health Disparities Course

Integrating Principles of Science, Practice and Policy in Health Disparities Research

 

The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will again host a course on the science of health disparities this summer. The course will take place on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, from August 11, 2014 to August 22, 2014.

 

This two-week intensive course will provide specialized instruction on the concepts, principles, methods, and applications of health disparities science, practice, and policy. It will also integrate principles and practice of community engagement. Nationally and internationally recognized experts in health disparities science will lead individual sessions.

 

Cost: The course is free, but admission is competitive and daily attendance is mandatory. Participants are responsible for transportation, room and board.

 

How to Apply: Submit an application via the NIMHD website at www.nimhd.nih.gov from April 14, 2014 to May 22, 2014. Applications will only be accepted online.

 

All application materials, including recommendation letters, must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. EST on May 22, 2014 for consideration. 

 

Application Information: The following comprises the application packet:

 

Completed online application must include:

• Relevant professional experience (250 word limit);
• Educational history including honors and awards (250 word limit);
• Essay describing interest in the course and how it will contribute to work/future career goals in the area of health disparities (350 word limit); and
• Letter of recommendation addressing in concrete and specific terms strengths, personal qualities, and relevance of course for career trajectory (350 word limit). 

 

**Once the applicant submits the application, it will generate an automatic e-mail to the applicant’s reference, requesting a recommendation. An application is not complete until the reference submits the letter of recommendation.

 

Course Information

• Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted, waitlisted, or rejected by June 25, 2014.

 

• The course overview and syllabus will be on the NIMHD website by mid-April.

 

Course Contact

• For additional information, contact the course planning committee at NIMHDHealthDC@mail.nih.gov.

Funding Opportunities: Homeland Security University Programs

http://www.hsuniversityprograms.org/index.cfm/about/

Homeland Security University Programs

• DHS Funding Opportunity Announcement for Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (proposals due July 3)
• DHS Funding Opportunity Announcement for a Center of Excellence for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research (proposals due July 3)
• START Seeks Junior Researcher/Project Manager in Risk Communication & Resilience (deadline Mar 25)
• ZADD co-lead FAZD seeks an Epidemiologist for Research Scientist position
• DHS Releases New Long Range Broad Agency Announcement
• DHS Scientific Leadership Award Announcement for Minority Serving Institutions (proposals due May 5)
• CREATE Post-doc position
• Postdoc Position at MIREES Stevens Institute of Technology