FEATURED STORY
Latino Inaugural Gala, Washington, DC, 2/18/09
Cover The Uninsured Week Dates Selected For 2009:
The seventh annual Cover the Uninsured Week will take place March 22-28, 2009, in cities and towns across the country. Our event planning center and online resources are available year-round to assist in your outreach efforts at this crucial time for health reform.
House Passes Expanded Health Insurance Bill, Includes Immigrants
 The newly convened House of Representatives has turned its attention to health care and today authorized funding for an expanded version of the State Children's Health Insurance Plan. The Congress also expanded the health insurance program to include lower-income children that are legal immigrants.
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Employment In Fine Health Despite the dismal outlook for the American economy, job opportunities are expected to boom over the next 10 years in the medical professions.
President Barack Obama identified healthcare as one way to steer the country to a more fiscally sound path in his inauguration speech. "We will restore science to its rightful place and wield technology's wonders to raise healthcare's quality and lower its costs," Obama said.
The Sputtering Economy Hasn't Slowed Heavy Demand In The Medical Profession.
Despite the dismal outlook for the American economy, job opportunities are expected to boom over the next 10 years in the medical profession. At the same time, there is an acute lack of Hispanic representation in health care positions.
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AHHE & NHCCH NATIONAL NEWS
The Democratic-controlled House approved an $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases and tax cuts at the heart of the Obama administration's plan to revive a badly ailing economy, including more than $80 billion for state Medicaid budgets and more than $20 billion to help doctors and hospitals adopt health information technology.
Service Coalitions Propose 'Nonprofit Stimulus Package'
Several coalitions of groups promoting community and national service are urging President-elect Obama and Congress to include a "nonprofit stimulus package" as part of the economic-recovery plan they are drafting.
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Healthcare spending growth rate slows in '07: CMS report
Healthcare spending grew 6.1% in 2007, representing a slight decrease in growth from 6.7% in 2006 and the slowest rate of growth in nearly a decade, the CMS reported in its annual report on healthcare spending trends.
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Healthy Minorities, Healthier America
January 14, 2009
The 2009 National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health will bring together health professionals and leaders from around the country to develop a national strategy towards health equity. Registration is now OPEN.
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National eHealth Collaborative Launched
Former American Health Information Community brings together public-private sector members to achieve nationwide electronic health information network.
The National eHealth Collaborative, formerly AHIC Successor, Inc., was officially launched today in Washington, D.C. The National eHealth Collaborative is a public-private partnership dedicated to the creation of a secure, interoperable, nationwide health information network that will advance the American public's interest in health and improve the quality, safety, efficiency and accessibility of healthcare.
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AHHE & NHCCH LOCAL & REGIONAL NEWS
NYC Health By Neighborhood
A surprising snapshot of New York neighborhoods' health - available on the state Health Department's Web site and arranged by ZIP code - reveals there's more binge-drinking in Park Slope, more syphilis in Chelsea, lots of childhood lead poisoning in SoHo, rampant diabetes in Morrisania and heart disease in Brooklyn's East New York.
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Advocates Testify Against Cuts At State Budget Hearings
More than 20 advocacy and provider associations testified in opposition to proposed human service budget cuts during joint legislative hearings in Albany yesterday.
Advocates described the escalating need for a wide range of human services as the challenges facing low income New Yorkers and other vulnerable populations exacerbated by fallout from the nation's economic crisis.
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AFFILIATE MEMBER UPDATES
Hispanic Executives Continue Their Rise to Prominence Amid a Shaky Economy
This year's list of Hispanic Business Magazine: 25 Corporate Elite is comprised of successful executives in the areas of technology, ?nance, banking, fashion, health care, public utilities, retail, even the struggling auto industry. They have managed to rise to the top and maintain their positions, despite the tumultuous ?nancial climate of 2008.
 MIGUEL CENTENO
VP of Strategic Market Development
Aetna Corp.
Mr. Centeno is responsible for leading Aetna's efforts in the Northeast region to better serve the needs of targeted growth market small business owners, such as Hispanics, African Americans, and Asian Americans. His initial target area is New York City. Before coming to Aetna, he served in various capacities for the U.S. Small Business Administration's New York office. Before that, he served as the deputy director of economic development for Brooklyn's borough president. Mr. Centeno earned his bachelor's degree from Columbia University and a master's degree in public administration from New York University.
Lutheran HealthCare's news and events
 Welcome to Lutheran HealthCare's news and events section! Lutheran's health system is not just a collection of buildings, machines and beds, but a staff of talented, creative and committed people who serve the community in a wide variety of ways. Here, you will find the latest Lutheran news.
Lutheran's Perioperative Conference A Huge Success
Lutheran's Perioperative Nursing Conference was a huge success. The first of its kind in the area, the conference attracted 250 attendees from 44 hospitals.
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Mount Sinai and SodexoMAGIC Team Up to Involve Magic Johnson in Community Health Projects for Harlem
 Agreement first-of-its-type for Mount Sinai and SodexoMAGIC. In the first agreement of its type, The Mount Sinai Medical Center has partnered with SodexoMAGIC in an innovative public outreach relationship.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2009 Annual Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of NY Meeting
February 2, 2009,
(MONDAY), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 3rd Annual, New York State Mission Day,Please join us in Albany, NY to voice support for the passage of legislation to expand patient access to clinical trials throughout New York State! More information regarding the day's activities will follow at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact: Kim Hughes, (937) 667-1940, kim.hughes@lls.org
February 06, 2009,
(FRIDAY) 9:00AM - 12:00PM Health Insurance Plan of New York (Hip), 55 Water Street, 3rd Floor, Connecticut/NJ Room. New York, NY 10041
Michael & Kim,Please RSVP by clicking here. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or call Yusyin Hsin at yhsin@mhaofnyc.org or (212) 614- 6356.
March 19-22, 2009,
Brooklyn Marriott: The NHMA 13th Annual Conference. The Opening Reception to Be at the United Nations ---Buses Leaving From the Hotel at 5 Pm for the 6-8 Reception.
The conference theme is "building a health care workforce for the Hispanic Community" and we will be issuing a report on all recommendations in the related sessions ---we are looking forward to bringing national leaders to discuss our concerns to increase diversity, increase Hispanics in the pipeline through title vii (HCOP and COE and other HRSA programs), as well as to develop new partnerships for workforce programs and policies with foundations, corporate and congress and the white house.
As in the past, our conference focuses on improving health care delivery to Hispanic patients ----medical education, policy, clinical, and research tracks and a special Sunday session on traditional medicine as well as closing policy roundtable for title VII.
Special Announcement: The NY Marriott At Brooklyn Bridge Has Provided Us A Discount On Our Room Block ----Call Now And Make Your Reservations: $195 Per Night Until Feb. 19th!!!!
See http://www.nhmamd.org/ for more information
Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association
1411 K St., NW, S.1100, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 628-5895, Fax (202) 628-5898
March 23-26, 2009,
2009 Congress On Healthcare Leadership At The Hilton Chicago & Palmer House Hilton
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June 19, 2009,
(Friday), 9th Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala, MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL AT TIMES SQUARE (Insert link to Save the Date AHHE/NHCCH Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala)
August 23 - 26, 2009,
2009 National HIV Prevention Conference,At The Hyatt Regency Atlanta And The Atlanta Marriott Marquis, In Atlanta, GA The sixth National HIV Prevention Conference, Promoting Synergy Between Science and Program: Innovation and Action to End the Epidemic convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public, private, and government agencies announce a Call For Abstracts highlighting HIV prevention in the United States. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, in Atlanta, GA from August 23 - 26, 2009. This unique conference covers the entire spectrum of HIV prevention, from science to programs. It convenes HIV prevention experts and advocates from various backgrounds and communities nationwide.
In keeping with CDC's "Go Green, Get Healthy" initiative, the conference committee is adopting "greener" strategies. The Call for Abstracts as well as many formerly printed conference forms will all be electronic this year. Abstracts submission for the 2009 HIV Prevention Conference should be completed and submitted online from http://www.2009nhpc.org/. Authors may submit no more than two abstracts on which they are listed as the presenter. Abstracts are to be submitted in English only. All abstracts must be received by January 5, 2009. Any abstracts received after this date will not be considered. Each author submitting an abstract will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within five days. Authors who have submitted abstracts and have not received an acknowledgement within this period of time should contact the conference organizers immediately via e-mail at info@2009NHPC.org.
Numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations have committed their support to the 2009 National HIV Prevention Conference because it offers opportunities to · Share effective prevention approaches and research findings among governmental, community, and academic partners in HIV prevention; · Strengthen collaborations between program practitioners and researchers in areas including behavioral interventions, biomedical interventions, monitoring the epidemic, implementing rapid and reliable tests for early HIV diagnosis, and improving access to early treatment and prevention services for persons with HIV; · Address new cross cutting themes: Health Disparities, Intersecting Epidemics, HIV Stigma and Discrimination, Social and Structural Factors, Community Mobilization and Global Influence; and · Highlight the work of new researchers in the field of HIV prevention. Applicants to the program should be in the arena of HIV prevention and the lead author/researcher; the relevant research cannot have been previously published and should have been conducted toward the completion of a degree program (or within 5 years of graduation) using data collected since 2000. For more information about abstract submission or other questions regarding the conference please visit the conference website at http://www.2009nhpc.org/ or for additional assistance e-mail the conference organizers at info@2009NHPC.org.
JOB POSTINGS
Nonprofit Advocacy Network
NPAN Update: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Be Involved in the Nomination Process for Cabinet-level, Federal Judicial and other Nominees Requiring Senate Confirmation.
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Dear Health Leaders
If You Have Candidates For Positions In The President Obama Administration ---Please Send Them To The National Hispanic Medical Association With Cvs, Bios, Positions From The Plum Book And Tell Them They Must Apply At http://www.change.gov/
Latinos Interested in Serving in the Obama Administration:
The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, composed of 26 national Latino organizations chaired by MALDEF and including the National Institute for Latino Policy (NiLP), National Council of La Raza, ASPIRA, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and MANA, A National Latino Organization, is promoting names to the Administration and helping Latino applicants for Cabinet, sub-Cabinet, and hundreds of other posts to advance through the appointment process.
Please email opaniagua@maldef.org
Municipal Health JobsFor a listing of job openings with the NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, go to http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/hr/career.shtml
For a listing of job openings with the NYC Hea lth and Hospitals Corporation, go to http://employment.nychhc.org/
Employment Opportunities In The Federal Government
Congresswoman Solis asked that I share with you a letter regarding employment opportunities in the Federal government. Congresswoman Solis is committed to increasing diversity in the Federal government, and she hopes that you will find the information contained in her letter helpful. I look forward to continuing to work with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Contact: Noelle Lee
Legislative Assistant, Office of Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32), 202-225-5464
noelle.lee@mail.house.gov, Visit www.house.gov/solis or view clips of Congresswoman Solis at work at www.youtube.com/rephildasolis
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SCHOLARSHIPS / INTERNSHIPS
Congress of the United States : INTERNSHIP NOTICE FOR SPRING 2009
The Office of Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY-15) -- whose district includes Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, the Upper West Side, and Inwood -- is looking for driven and committed college and graduate students who have an interest in public service.
General responsibilities include: office management, constituent relations, community outreach, casework, correspondence writing, memo preparation and conducting research. The office is also prepared to cater to individuals' specific interests by providing them with special projects, when applicable. Interns will also be given the opportunity to attend community events, political gatherings and policy forums when the opportunity arises.
This is an excellent opportunity for any student to learn more about politics - from the local to the federal level, government operations, and Congressional matters. It is ideal for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of everyday people.
Please note that while this opportunity is unpaid, students who meet the necessary requirements will be eligible to receive credits, per their university's stipulations. The internship will begin at the beginning of January and last through the beginning of May. While schedules are very flexible, students are expected to commit between 1.5 and 2 days (12-16 hours) per week.
Please email Jeffrey Margolies (jeffrey.margolies@mail.house.gov) a resume and cover letter if you are interested. Any questions can be directed to Jeffrey at (212) 663-3900 or at the above email addresses
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
$1,000 Schoolarship Awards
These awards are presented to NAHN members enrolled in associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing programs. Selection of recipients is based on current academic standing. Scholarship award recipients are a select group of Hispanic students who demonstrate promise of future professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students. To qualify for the scholarship award, the applicant must be a current member of NAHN, currently enrolled in a school of nursing and be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States. The number of scholarships offered is dependent upon funding availability.
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Brief ELPH-Emerging Leaders in Public Health- information
The Emerging Leaders in Public Health (ELPH) program prepares the next generation of committed public health leaders to manage and lead in times of uncertainty. This program prepares these leaders to expand their influence in their organizations and within their communities. The ELPH program is custom designed for public health (and related) professionals who want to improve their leadership skills for improved planning and decision-making and want to increase their professional network ELPH has embraced the idea that issues of racial and ethnic health disparities in the US can not be addressed without bringing key minority participants and others to the table for the decision-making process. In many instances, the community needs to identify with the leadership making these decisions to strengthen the outreach capability of America's health system.
The program website is: http://www.publichealthleaders.org/index.htm and the deadline is March 31, 2009. The 3 on-sites are scheduled for June 8-11, 2009, October 11-13, 2009 and February 24-26, 2010.
There is a tuition associated with the program. Tuition costs include instruction by nationally recognized faculty, leadership and learning materials, and on-site retreat accommodations and meals at a state-of-the-art conference facility.
The application requires
* Basic information (school, job title, degrees, etc.)
* The name and contact information for a recommender
* A personal statement from you
* Recent resume
MAPH-Management Academy for Public Health Information
Invest in the health of your community at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Management Academy for Public Health.
APPLY NOW
Now, more than ever, public health needs to invest in their staff and their organizations to create sustainable, revenue-generating programs.
The Management Academy for Public Health (MAPH) prepares teams of health professionals for new management challenges in community health through a 9-month intensive program with 3 on-site retreats and distance learning activities. The program builds skills in managing money, people, data and partnerships. Using these skills and some of the best faculty in the country, each team writes and prepares to implement a public health business plan designed to address a key public health problem in their community.
The Management Academy has graduated over 1000 public health managers, including public health directors, nurse managers, environmental health specialists, social workers, finance managers, health educators and more.
See http://www.maph.unc.edu/ for the application and more information about this custom-designed public health and management program.
Dates:
August 3-6, 2009
October 26-28, 2009
April 19-21, 2010
Director, Emerging Leaders in Public Health (ELPH)
Director, Management Academy for Public Health (MAPH)
Executive Education
North Carolina Institute for Public Health
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
Campus Box # 8165
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8165
Physical Address: 400 Roberson Street Carrboro, NC 27510
919-843-8541 (w)
336-255-2490 (c)
919-843-2629 (f)
monecia_thomas@unc.edu
http://www.maph.unc.edu/
http://www.publichealthleaders.org/
Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science)
Hispanic Scholars Program
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) has recently established the Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program, a new partnership to improve Hispanic student access to higher education and degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Alliance/Merck Ciencia Hispanic Scholars Program provides scholarships at two levels:
- Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars - High School Seniors
- Ciencia National Scholarships - College STEM Majors
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
(CHCI) - The Nation's Premier Hispanic Educational And Youth Leadership Development Organization - Is Seeking Applications For Its Nationally Acclaimed Programs: Congressional Internship Program
Application deadline is January 9, 2009
Graduate & Young Professionals Fellowship Program
Application deadline is February 13, 2009
Public Policy Fellowship Program
Application deadline is February 13, 2009
Scholarship Program
Application deadline is April 16, 2009
Attached are pdfs describing each program in detail. This information is also available at http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/news_pr_BilingualScholars2008.html
Dear Potential Emerging Leaders Program Applicant,
The application period for the 2009 recruitment cycle is from November 25, 2008 through midnight on January 21, 2009. The vacancy announcement for all career tracks are located under the How to Apply page of the ELP website at:
http://hhsu.learning.hhs.gov/elp/application/applicationoverview.asp
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Dia Gonsalves, Dia Gonsalves, Director, Center for Leadership and Development Programs
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
HSHPS Is Now Recruiting For All of Our Government-Based Internships and Fellowships
HSHPS is accepting applications for the following programs:
- HSHPS/CDC Student Internship Program & HSHPS/CDC Student Fellowship Program
- HSHPS/NIOSH Student Internship Program & HSHPS/NIOSH Student Fellowship Program
- HSHPS/NCHS Internship Program
Click here to apply!
NCEH/ATSDR Is Hosting a Ten Week Paid Summer Internship for Undergraduate Students That Are Passionate About the Environment
At the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, we hope to inspire students to gain awareness of the fascinating field of environmental health. This opportunity is for rising junior and rising senior students that are majoring in environmental studies and related fields.
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