MPHA Members, The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is holding a free webinar and all are welcome:  Bite-Sized Learning: Racial Equity Advocacy for White Allies Monday, February 01, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Racial equity work is about progress, not perfection. What can white folks do to advance racial equity in their personal and professional lives? We will discuss strategies for overcoming internal, relational, and organizational racism. Whether you are new to racial justice or need a refresher to reaffirm your commitment, this will be a safe space to gather resources you can apply in your sphere of influence. The Bite-Sized Learning events are designed by MCN’s Greater Minnesota team to keep us connected across the state. While the topics are chosen to meet the needs of Greater Minnesota, all are welcome here! Each event will have a short presentation along with plenty of time for networking and discussion on the designated topic. Bring your questions and expertise on the topic! With our cameras and microphones on, we can stay connected, learn, and support one another. Event Details The event will be hosted on Zoom. You will need a computer and a phone as a back-up audio method.  Register for the event on Zoom. Facilitator Information Dr. Bradley Wolfe is the regional coordinator for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ Southwest Minnesota Regional Chapter, based in Nicollet. Through his part-time position, Bradley provides local activities, initiatives, and connections to the resources MCN provides in the Southwest region of Minnesota. Bradley has a doctorate in educational leadership through which he studied the relationship between nonprofits and higher education. In addition to his work with MCN, Bradley teaches courses in Human Communication at Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central College. Bradley has a graduate certificate in nonprofit leadership in addition to three master’s degrees in the liberal arts. He regularly works for equity and justice through his role as a Diversity Facilitator with the Greater Mankato Diversity Council. He is grateful for the opportunity to help nonprofits through his position at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.

Register Today!

UPCOMING WEBINAR The Challenges of Aging During COVID-19: Long Term Care, Vaccination and Isolation DATE & TIME January 15, 2021 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST

SPEAKERS Tricia Neuman Kaiser Family Foundation Vincent Mor Brown University Paul Kaplan Florida Blue Since the beginning of the pandemic, the danger COVID-19 poses to older adults and people living in long-term care facilities has been of great concern. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of more than 125,000 long-term care residents and staff and 8 out of 10 COVID-19 deaths reported have been among adults aged 65 and older. Now that vaccines are being authorized and the CDC has recommended that older adults have early access, there is hope, but there are still challenges with distribution. It is also necessary to address the pandemic’s mental health impact on older adults, particularly loneliness and isolation. While older adults have reported less loneliness than their younger counterparts during the pandemic, about one in four report anxiety or depression due to the pandemic. Speakers will discuss: Overview of COVID-19’s challenges to long-term care and the future implications for nursing homes Vaccination and vaccine distribution challenges for older adults A health plan’s efforts to address pandemic isolation and loneliness  Register Today

Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group - public feedback accepted until 5 pm Jan. 7, 2021

Please see: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/advisory.html

Public feedback

Members of the public can submit written feedback to the Vaccine Allocation Advisory Group and the Minnesota Department of Health for their review. Please submit feedback in the form (linked) by 5 p.m. (CST) on Jan. 7, 2021, for consideration at the next advisory group meeting. Feedback submitted before this form was available is being provided to the advisory group and does not need to be resubmitted.

Dear MPHA Members:

Need a little motivation to get moving  See below for a fun challenge from APHA! 

Welcome to a new year and the start of APHA’s Keep It Moving Challenge, a great way to focus on being active every day, staying motivated by your team members and engaging in a little friendly competition. 

 

If you’ve been part of our Billion Steps Challenge in the past, you’re already familiar with how it works. We’ve added even more activities for you to try out and share with your team – walking not required!

 

Sign up for the challenge today! You can join Team APHA or create your own team and ask friends and family to get involved. The challenge runs through the end of National Public Health Week on April 11.

 

Learn more about the Keep It Moving Challenge and sign up today.

 

We’re looking forward to moving more with you in 2021!

 

Best,

 

Preksha Malhotra

National Public Health Week Fellow, APHA

 

Environmental justice mini-grant and technical assistance program

The National Environmental Health Partnership Council is pleased to announce a mini-grant and technical assistance program to support three community-based organizations working to advance environmental justice in their communities.

Application deadline is Jan. 8, 2021.

Visit the American Public Health Association website for more details.

DHS Grant RFP Digest December 14, 2020 New Grants and RFPs Notice of Request for Proposals to provide training to the professional workforce on the intersection of HIV and substance abuse. Proposals Due: February 4, 2021

Build Your Expertise in Pediatric Trauma and Attachment

 

The Attachment and Trauma-Focused Training (ATFT) for Occupational Therapists (OTs) is a peer-developed, expert-led Intermediate-Level Certification offered by the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh). This online training equips OTs with the education, training, research, and resources needed to offer pediatric occupational therapy. 12 CEs at no additional cost.

 

Learn more and register here to join your colleagues in this advanced ATFT certification program.

 

For questions about the ATFT for OTs, contact ATTACh at training@attach.org.

 

Do you have 10 or more professionals in your organization who need professional training? ATTACh offers additional group trainings that are perfect for: Behavioral Health Clinics, City and County Health Systems, Schools and Educational Facilities, Hospitals, Rehab Facilities, and more. Contact us for pricing.

 

Visit us at www.attach.org.

MPHA Members: see the note below about being an AmeriCorps VISTA member host site

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We've recently released our host site application for next summer and we're seeking higher education, nonprofit, or government agencies in Minnesota to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member who will serve full-time for one year beginning in summer 2021. Please share in whatever way makes sense.

We are especially interested in supporting host sites and/or projects related to:

• Community-campus partnerships that focus on improving health, education, or economic outcomes for low-income populations.
• College student basic needs, including, but not limited to, health care access, food access, housing assistance, financial education, and mental health support.
• Access to and retention of low-income college students into college/university programs or institutions.
• Addressing racial disparities in health, education, or economic outcomes.

You can reference the full release

 with details linked.  

Questions? Please contact:

Jaquelyn Chagnon
Program Coordinator
Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact
2211 Riverside Ave. S., CB 48
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-359-6464 - office

608-852-6214 - cell

jchagnon@compact.org

www.mncampuscompact.org

 

New funding opportunity! Environmental justice mini-grant and technical assistance program    To support community-based organizations working to advance environmental justice in their communities, the National Environmental Health Partnership Council is pleased to announce a mini-grant and technical assistance program. The Partnership Council is convened by APHA and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.    The Advancing Environmental Justice through Technical Assistance Mini Grants program will award $10,000 to three community-based organizations. Eligible organizations must be U.S.-based 501c3 nonprofits with a demonstrated ability to work with community members to advance environmental justice. Organizations should be reflective of the communities disproportionately affected by the environmental injustice addressed. Application deadline: Jan. 8, 2021.    Learn more and apply today! The National Environmental Health Partnership Council is comprised of a variety of agencies and organizations dedicated to environmental health within the US. APHA is a founding partner of the Council, which strives to support healthy people by working for healthier environments. The Council brings together diverse stakeholders to help expand and sustain awareness, education, policies and practices related to environmental health.

UPCOMING WEBINAR From Bench to Body: How the U.S. Health Care System Plans to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines DATE & TIME Wednesday, December 16, 2020 3:00 - 4:00 PM CST

SPEAKERS Sarah Dash (Moderator) Alliance for Health Policy  Esther Krofah FasterCures, a Center of the Milken Institute L.J. Tan Immunization Action Coalition Hemi Tewarson  Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy The COVID-19 pandemic sparked international concern about vulnerabilities in the global supply chain and disrupted the production of crucial pharmaceutical ingredients around the world. In a strained, but resilient market, two promising vaccine candidates boasting nearly 95% effectiveness rose to the top of various formulations. While their sponsors seek Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration, the rest of the American health care system is preparing for vaccine deployment and mass immunization. This briefing will explore how our supply chain must respond to manufacture millions of doses and then swiftly deliver them to administration sites. Panelists will also illustrate the steps these stakeholders might take in the first 48 hours after an Emergency Use Authorization is approved. Register Today This webinar is a project of the Alliance for Health Policy, with support from NIHCM Foundation, The Commonwealth Fund and Arnold Ventures.