Announcements

Dear Local Health Department Recipients, 

Please join NACCHO for an upcoming OT21-2103 technical assistance offering (virtual regional summits) on Addressing the Gap: Embedding Health Equity into Maternal Health Programming!  

Each of the five virtual regional summits will highlight how local health departments can take action on the current maternal health crisis and give attendees the opportunity to hear from public health leaders in a panel discussion followed by a peer learning activity.   

These summits provide a unique opportunity and a safe space to analyze the health inequities and discriminatory systems that birthing persons encounter throughout the maternal care experience. Discussions will focus on local, state, and national policies and initiatives, community engagement, planning and preparation. These virtual events will share timely and relevant information to advance COVID-19 Health Disparities strategies and help transform those systems that play a crucial role in supporting maternal health.  

Each region will convene for a 2-hour virtual summit. Please register for your region here: 

October 10th: Northeast 

October 10th: West 

October 11th: South/Southeast 

October 11th: Southwest 

October 12th: Midwest 

If you have any questions, please contact NACCHO at hesj@naccho.org. 

Hi everyone, 

Please see below for details about a funding opportunity from NACCHO's Infectious Disease team.

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Good morning,

Please read on for news from NACCHO's RIM team.

We are delighted to unveil the brand-new "RIM Website" – a dedicated online space tailored to the unique needs of Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant communities.

Discover the  RIM Website: Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Programs - NACCHO

The website highlights NACCHO’s unwavering commitment to delivering pertinent and timely resources for LHDs and CBOs involved in the health and wellbeing of RIM communities. By visiting the RIM website, you will have access to an extensive array of resources, tools, and insights designed to support efforts in addressing the challenges faced by Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant populations.

Key Highlights of the RIM Website:

Tailored Resources: Explore a carefully curated selection of resources specifically geared towards promoting the health and well-being of Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant communities.

Interactive Learning: Explore webinars and workshops that provide practical skills and knowledge aimed at improving health outcomes and fostering inclusivity within Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant populations.

Data Insights: Stay informed with the latest Emerging Promising Practices related to the health and challenges of RIM communities.

Exploring Program Sites: Delve into our varied portfolio of program sites and explore their dedicated efforts to address the distinct needs of Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant communities across different jurisdictions throughout the nation.

Site Spotlights: Immerse yourself in illuminating site spotlights that showcase our program sites and their multifaceted approach to enhancing well-being within Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant populations. These spotlights offer a firsthand look into innovative strategies and collaborative triumphs.

Conferences: Dive into a wealth of knowledge by exploring the diverse conferences that the RIM Program has attended. Learn more about enlightening discussions, transformative workshops, and informative panels.

As we continually update and expand our website, we highly value your feedback and suggestions to ensure that it remains an invaluable resource center for all matters pertaining to Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant communities.

This is a reminder that the final invoice is due on July 31, 2023. Refer to the library for invoicing instructions, the explanation of deliverables, and the invoicing template. 

Good morning,

Beacon Public Health is hosting a CHW Virtual Symposium just for you!

Join them on Tuesday, July 18th from 1-5:00 pm, EST for a ½ day symposium to learn firsthand from experts in the field on how to create, manage, and sustain a community health worker program.

During this event, you will hear from:

• CHWs about their experience serving diverse communities to improve health outcomes,
• experts in the field who have created reliable funding streams to support their programs, and
• Tressa Liba who will deliver a dynamic keynote. Her career started off as a CHW and now she is the Executive Director of the Michigan Community Health Worker Association. 

You don’t want to miss this event. This is an opportunity to connect with your OT21-2013 colleagues, share lessons learned, and build a community of champions to support CHW programs. 

Registration is free: https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsce2upz8pG9yUj7YC8EpLQ__i4UgwN0uy

See the agenda here.

Please share with anyone in your OT21-2103 grant recipient network who may be interested. If you have any questions, please email info@beaconpublichealth.com or hesj@naccho.org.  

Deadline: June 30, 2023 

Request for Applications: Partnering for Vaccine Equity (PAVE) 

With the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NACCHO is pleased to offer a funding opportunity local and tribal health departments (LHD) to support LHDs in identifying and addressing inequities in influenza and COVID-19 vaccination coverage among racial and ethnic minority adults. Through this funding opportunity, NACCHO will award LHDs in the amount of $75,000 or $150,000 based on the scope of work chosen. For full details and instructions, please review the Request for Applications.  

Informational Webinar: NACCHO will host an optional webinar on Monday, June 5, 2023, at 3:00pm EST. If you’d like to attend, please register here.  

Applications must be submitted no later than June 30, 2023. Please see the RFA for the online application link and instructions. Questions about the RFA and application process can be directed to NACCHO’s Immunization Program at immunization@naccho.org.  

If you are not the appropriate point of contact for this funding opportunity, please forward on to local or tribal health department staff members that may be interested in applying. 

Hi everyone,

New resources have been posted to the library. These resources include a webinar, hosted by CityMatCH, and two presentations about reducing exposure to heavy metals in baby food and working with city governments to drive change.

To view these resources, click on the "Library" tab. 

If you have resources you would like to share with the group, feel free to email me: afreeman@naccho.org!

NACCHO's Community of Practice is a quarterly gathering of grant recipients that will take place on Wednesday, April 12. During this CoP, we will discuss ways to incorporate health equity into strategic planning, building infrastructure and supporting organizational leadership. We will share resources to aid in the work and will also provide a sneak peek into our upcoming regional summits. Register today!

This is a reminder that the first invoice is due on April 30, 2023. Refer to the library for invoicing instructions, explanation of deliverables, and the invoicing template. 

The HIP Communities of Practice (CoP) for Operationalizing Health Equity are Capacity Building spaces where participants can explore, discover, and create new knowledge about how public health practitioners can prepare to work with the communities they serve.

NACCHO 2103 grant recipients are welcome to join the CoP that began on March 29 and will meet every 2 weeks until July 20, for 8 sessions total.

Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvc-CsqDwrE9aq1YKHzEAeU0mvYvPT7Xgm

I would like to warmly welcome the new members of our Early Childhood Nutrition Virtual Community! I am Aisha Freeman, a Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Intern at NACCHO where I primarily support projects related to our Chest/Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Nutrition portfolios. The primary purpose of this group is to create a space for members to share resources, events, and lessons learned while working in the early childhood nutrition field. Please feel free to introduce yourself and post any information you would like to share with the group! 

In celebration of National Nutrition Month®, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) team at NACCHO hosted a webinar entitled, "The First 1,000 Days Nutrition: Improving Nutrition Security for Infants and Young Toddlers in Communities of Color". During the webinar, we released our Improving Infant and Young Child Nutrition During the First 1,000 Days in Communities of Color comprehensive report. The report outlines best practices and solutions to improve the first 1,000 days nutrition infrastructure for infants and young children in communities of color. For your convenience, the resources shared during the webinar were compiled into a resource guide. To view the resource guide, click here. To view the recording of the webinar, click here. 

I look forward to connecting with all of you! 

Join us on Zoom for real-time, quick TA!

https://naccho.zoom.us/j/89524787227?pwd=enNJRzFJTHZkM1RqVDI5d1ZrMzRHdz09

Unpacking Power: Why community power building is needed to advance health equity

Join us on Zoom!

NACCHO is pleased to partner with Umemba Health to provide multiple TA offerings. Please read on for more details and register today!

Monday, March 13 from 12-1 PM EST

Umemba Health Office Hours: Integrating CHWs Into LHDs

Attendees can expect targeted support and small group coaching sessions to assist grant recipients with integrating and utilizing CHWs in LHDs. Office hours will also provide guidance on developing and implementing CHW-led programs.

Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sde6qqT4vHdF2LAPW61Rhb5xyavvHxI2F

Wednesday, March 13 from 4-5 PM EST

Umemba Health Office Hours: CHW Community Engagement

Attendees can expect to discuss community engagement tactics between CHWs and local health departments.

Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOivrDsqG9TaKwO5bejIQhsRlC_kI8Mb

Friday, March 17 from 12-1 PM EST

LHD Kick-Off Meeting with Umemba Health - CHW Integration and Engagement

This meeting will provide technical assistance to grant recipients, conduct brief assessments of existing and current efforts using live polling, and identify barriers and challenges to CHW recruitment and engagement strategies.

Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModu2vqjMiE9zM0Yv9iWMW7jxOxk2gVHbP

Join Human Impact Partners and County Health Rankings & Roadmaps for an orientation to the Health Equity Narrative Infrastructure Project!

Registration link: 

Thank you to those who joined the kickoff call! For those who missed it, the PowerPoint presentation will be posted in the resource library, as well as other pertinent project resources such as the explanation of deliverables and the conference travel scholarship information.

In just a few minutes, NACCHO will hold our monthly office hour session. Join at the link below and receive real-time quick TA!

https://naccho.zoom.us/j/89524787227?pwd=enNJRzFJTHZkM1RqVDI5d1ZrMzRHdz09

Meeting ID: 895 2478 7227

Passcode: 731620