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Register Now   WEBINAR Systemic Racism & Health: Solutions, Making Change Happen Date and Time August 11, 2020 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Featuring Camara Phyllis Jones Emory University; Morehouse School of Medicine Derek Robinson Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Tiffany Netters 504 HealthNet Register Now The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the impact of systemic racism on the health of Black Americans. Long-standing social and economic inequities have contributed to multiple social determinants of health that increase the risk of getting or dying from COVID-19. In the United States, Black Americans are dying at 2.5 times the rate of white Americans, while facing barriers to testing, treatment, and options for prevention and self-protection. This webinar will discuss how systemic racism harms health, and how solutions-based approaches at the state and community level are making a difference. Speakers will discuss: How racism harms individual health and has contributed to a public health crisis in America and among Black Americans A health plan’s comprehensive approach to reducing health disparities, from a state-wide perspective Public health solutions from a network of more than 20 FQHCs and 70 community health organizations addressing the effects of the pandemic on the uninsured and frontline workers in New Orleans A draft agenda is available on our website. 1225 19th St. NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC 20036 www.nihcm.org   @NIHCMfoundation   Unsubscribe from this list

 

  

The ABILITY Event

Registration:  https://www.stcloudstate.edu/conferences/ability/default.aspx

Calendar Overview: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/conferences/ability/_folder/documents/ability-calendar.pdf

Embracing the Difference Globally: The ABILITY Event

July 26-Aug. 28, 2020  (Virtual)

30 Days of 30 Years

Five weeks with Five Themes

Embracing the Difference Globally: The ABILITY Event is a student led conference that the St. Cloud State University Rehabilitation Studies Program hosts every year.  Metropolitan State and Hamline University are partners for this event.

We are so excited to be able to invite our partners from around the globe! We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by bringing you 30 awesome events for 30 days! Starting on July 26 until Aug. 28 we will have national and international speakers covering a wide array of topics on disability rights.

Register Today: 

https://www.stcloudstate.edu/conferences/ability/default.aspx

This conference will be completely online. To view any of the 30 presentations, reference the registration button above. Please note that you only need to register once and you can attend all events for FREE. We will also be offering CRC CEU's at no additional cost!

Please join us Sunday-Friday for a month of FREE knowledge, professionalism and fun!

Day One Kickoff Event - 9 a.m. Sunday, July 26

Keynote - Senator Tom Harkin (ret.)

Keynote - Elise Knopf

Emcee - Joseph Jones

President Robbyn Wacker

Steve Anderson

Five Weekly Themes

Weekly Themes

Themed Session Descriptions and Speakers

Interfaith Reflections and Meditations - Sundays at 9:00 a.m.

ABILITY x - Mondays at 9 a.m.

Lunch 'N Learn - Tuesdays at 12 p.m.

China / U.S. Deaf School Project - Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Lunch 'N Learn - Thursdays at 12 p.m.

Happy Hour with the Arts - Fridays at 4:30 p.m.

2020 Conference Details

Calendar and Schedule

CEU Registration

Gala

Partners

University of Minnesota Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility presents: HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS WEBINAR Addressing Racial Inequities in Health Outcomes During COVID and Beyond  Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 1-2p CT / 2-3p ET Structural inequalities between Black and White Americans have always had devastating impacts, and these disparate health outcomes have become even more apparent in the COVID-19 era. In this webinar, panelists will discuss the impact of structural racism on overall health outcomes of Black Americans, the framing of police brutality against Black Americans as a public health crisis, how the record of systemic racial injustice in the United States relates to the country's human rights law obligations, racial and economic disparities that exist outside of the U.S., and strategies for addressing gaps on a national and international level to guarantee the right to health in a post-COVID world. This webinar is hosted by the University of Minnesota Human Rights Lab, in collaboration with the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility, as a space for scholars, practitioners, researchers, and advocates to explore these and related questions through it's virtual series, Envisioning the Future: Advancing human rights in a time of crisis. The webinar is also co-sponsored by the Institute for Global Studies.

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FEATURING: Dr. E. Tendayi Achiume, UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance; Professor of Law, University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Professor of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota Dr. Sirry Alang, Professor of Sociology and Health, Medicine, and Society, Lehigh University Dr. Shailey Prasad, Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health; Executive Director, Center for Global Health & Social Responsibility, University of Minnesota

REGISTER HERE

2020 6th AFRICAN MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT

Theme of Summit: The Necessity of Resilience: Living with the Mental Health Consequences of Systemic Racism and COVID - 19.

Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know – Pema Chodron

While people around the world are striving so hard to stay safe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, there is the COVID-19 crisis that is taking its toll on African Immigrants and Refugees and too few are taking cognizance of their mental health well-being. It is of a fact that the impact of COVID-19 on African Immigrants and Refugee’s mental health is experienced differently. Research has shown that building resiliency is important in overcoming the short- and long-term impact of trauma. The 6th African Mental Health Virtual Summit will feature important presentations that would bridge the gaps between challenges and solutions, provide tools and skills to inform true and collective action needed to build resiliency as well as transform how the recognition, acknowledgment, and appreciation of cultural differences influence resilience building among People of African Descent.

Please visit the Summit website here and sign up today!

****Summit registration is free for the first 60 people to register****

**** CEUs Available ****

CE Hours for the Board of Psychology is 7.5

CE Hours for the Board of Social Work

CE Hours for the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

CE Hours for the Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy (LPC & LPCC)

To view the 2020 6th AMHS Information Booklet click here

To view 2020 AMHS Awardees click here

For more information on the Summit, please visit www.africanmhs.com or email africanmentalhealthsummit@gmail.com

Progressive Individual Resources (PIR) CANCELLATION POLICY: PIR thanks you for registering to attend our Virtual Summit. We understand that unforeseen situations arise and you may need to cancel your registration. If you are unable to attend, a substitute individual is welcome to attend in your place but PIR must be notified in writing (email is acceptable) with the name and contact information for the person who will be attending.

PHOTO PERMISSION POLICY: Professional photographs and/or videoing may occur at the Summit. Your image may be used in Restoration for All Inc. (REFA) and PIR printed and electronic publications for promotional and educational purposes, and may be made available to the media and other third parties, or published on the internet.

If you have questions about our cancellation policy or concerns about your image being used, please contact: africanmentalhealthsummit@gmail.com

MPHA's Policy & Advocacy and Health Equity Committee are hiring an intern! Please see the attached description and posting. Applications due June 25, 2020.

Health Equity PA Internship Description.pdf

MPHA community, check this out. Thank you to one of our members for sharing these free resources!

https://www.magnoliapictures.com/knightfoundationseries

 

The Knight Foundation and O Cinema Partner to Offer Free Virtual Screenings of Magnolia Pictures Documentaries I Am Not Your Negro, Whose Streets? and Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

 

Starting June 7th, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and O Cinema will work with Magnolia Pictures to make documentaries I Am Not Your Negro (June 7th), Whose Streets? (June 14th) and Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (June 21st) available for free across eight of the Knight Foundation’s communities. These three films speak powerfully to systemic inequality and serve as blueprints for effecting change.

 

Community partners in each city, which include Akron, Charlotte, Detroit, Macon, Miami, Philadelphia, San Jose, and St. Paul will host virtual discussions about ways to support social justice and anti-racism in their communities. The films are being made possible thanks to the support of Knight Foundation, which has generously agreed to cover the rental fees for viewers. Each film will be made available to view each Sunday, for free, during a 24-hour window. 

 

Please register in advance to watch I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO by filling out the below form to receive a secure link and password to view the film. The email with link and password will arrive in your inbox each Sunday at 1pm.  This website will be updated each Monday for registration for the current film of the week.

Public Health Supporters:

Looking for the latest data on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak?

A reminder to get news from reliable, trustworthy sources and avoid the "infodemic" of misinformation. Help us elevate good public health messages by sharing these resources as widely as possible. Local, national, and global recommended sources are listed below.

Minnesota Resources

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/index.html

• MDH public hotlines

  School and child care questions: 1-800-657-3504

  Health questions: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903

  Discrimination helpline: 1-833-454-0148

• MDH data overview & tracking https://mn.gov/covid19/data/response.jsp

• Coronavirus data available by demographics and more on the MN COVID-19 Dashboard 

This information is also available on the Minnesota Department of Health Situation Update for Coronavirus Disease 2019 webpage, which is updated daily at 11 a.m. with data current as of 4 p.m. the previous day. COVID-19: Should you get tested? courtesy of Dakota County Public Health Department  - 5/11/20 As testing capabilities increase in Minnesota, and across the county, it’s important to know if, where and how you should get tested for COVID-19. Who should get tested ▪ The people who should be tested now are those who have symptoms of COVID-19, especially hospitalized patients, health care workers, patients and staff in congregate care settings, dialysis and other patients including outpatients. ▪ The Minnesota Department of Health also recommends that people get tested in certain situations, such as a setting where an outbreak is occurring. ▪ People who do not have symptoms should generally not be tested for COVID-19. The state offers an easy-to-use online testing tool to help determine if you should be tested. Where to get tested To find a COVID-19 testing location near you, use this interactive map that shows coronavirus clinics in your area. Testing sites are designed to keep you and health care workers safe. Sometimes you may stay in your car. Other sites will screen you before you go indoors. Many sites will require an appointment before you arrive to ensure they’ve collected your contact and insurance information. Know before you go The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act requires that COVID-19 testing is provided at no cost to the patient. This applies to all health insurance coverage in Minnesota. It is important to know that this applies to the test only. Office visits are not covered through the CARES Act. Some insurance carriers have agreed to waive copays and deductibles for in-network visits associated with the COVID-19 test. Check with your health insurance to find out what will be covered and what is in network. If you have questions, call your insurance company prior to getting tested. If you don't have a doctor or health care provider, or are uninsured, contact a federally qualified Community Health Center. Waiting for test results If you or a loved one gets tested, results will come from the testing clinic or provider. Test results generally take 3–7 days. If you have a fever and/or cough, shortness of breath or other symptoms while waiting for results, you should stay home and away from others as much as possible.  Family members and close contacts of people who have tested positive should limit their activities in public for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. Someone from the Minnesota Department of Health or the county where you live will call you if you’ve tested positive. Resources for Underserved Communities Low Income Energy Assistance Program Information shared by the U of MN Extension's Sustainable partnership. If you have any questions please contact Joel Haskar at haska004@umn.ed. Since Covid-19, there have been some big changes in the federal Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that helps people pay their energy bills or get a broken furnace repaired/replaced: The application deadline has been extended to July 1 Income eligibility is based on the last month only (not a whole year) -- this to help the newly unemployed The annual crisis maximum has increased to $1200 instead of $600 You will also see in the eap-flier-english that there has been special attention paid to make sure people feel safe about applying regarding citizenship status. Translations in Hmong, Spanish & Somali available. Sometimes LIHEAP runs out of money, but it sounds like more money has been pumped into the system AND getting signed up makes people eligible for some enhanced utility programming/ rebates and other CAP programming (Head Start etc.). Bottomline is we want people to sign up.  Discrimination Helpline Avoid stigma or showing prejudice to Minnesotans of Asian descent or assuming someone of Asian descent is more likely to have COVID-19. Witness or experience discrimination? Call the helpline at 1-833-454-0148. Resources like the Minnesota Crisis Response Line (952-891-7171) and the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) are also available for those in need.

Mental Health Resources

First Responder Toolkit app - released 5/14/20

https://firstrespondertoolkit.com/

The First Responder Toolkit app aids those deployed to emergency response events in maintaining their own physical, emotional, and social well-being.

In the future it will provide checklists for before, during, and after deployment that help responders pack for deployment, take care of daily needs, maintain important relationships, reflect on experiences, and more.

A variety of responders will find this app useful to help manage their self care while working in demanding situations, when caring for oneself is essential in order to help and care for others.

APHA sounds alarm over mental health in midst of COVID-19 pandemic, press release May 12, 2020

National/World Resources

American Public Health Association

• A COVID-19 page on apha.org for public health professionals that links to APHA resources as well as those from such trusted sources as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.

• A Get Ready page for the general public that includes links to coronavirus fact sheets in English, Spanish, French and Chinese, mythbusters and links to FAQs and guidance.

Centers for Disease Control https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

Register today to receive your voter absentee ballots! Ballots are available for the following upcoming elections:

August 11, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION

November 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION

https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx

Registered to vote?

You do not have to be registered to vote to apply for an absentee ballot, but it makes the process easier. You can check your voter registration status online. If you need to register or update your voter registration, you may want to do that online before applying for an absentee ballot.

10 Essential Public Health Services Public Comment Period Extended

Guided by a Task Force and with input from more than 1,300 stakeholders, the Public Health National Center for Innovations (PHNCI) and the de Beaumont Foundation are pleased to release the proposed 10 Essential Public Health Services (EPHS) framework for public review and comment. Comments will be accepted from March 2 through April 2, 2020. Using this survey link, you can submit your comments on as many Essential Services as you would like and provide general comments on the framework. Comment Guidelines: Please confine your comments to the content of the draft. Grammatical errors or other typographical errors will be addressed prior to final publication in June 2020. Comments will be accepted through the survey only. No comments will be accepted via e-mail, fax, letter, or other format. The comment period has been extended through May 22, 2020.

More information

Public Health National Center for Innovations (PHNCI)

from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: During these difficult and uncertain times, it’s important for people to have reliable information about public assistance programs. Immigrant communities have a particular need for guidance due to fear and confusion over the federal “public charge rule.”    Earlier this year, DHS distributed an informational flyer about the public charge rule which provides contacts for free and confidential legal advice. We’ve recently translated the flyer into Hmong, Karen, Somali, and Spanish. Additional PDF versions of the flyers are attached.   I also want to remind you that U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice that testing, treatment, and preventive care related to COVID-19 will not be included in public charge determinations. DHS Public Charge Flyer (English).pdf DHS Public Charge Flyer (Hmong).pdf DHS Public Charge Flyer (Karen).pdf DHS Public Charge Flyer (Somali).pdf DHS Public Charge Flyer (Spanish).pdf DOES PUBLIC CHARGE APPLY TO YOU? Everyone’s situation is different, and we want you to have the best information for you and your family. In immigration law, “public charge” describes certain immigrants who use certain government programs. You may have heard that public charge rules can affect your immigration status if you use programs like Medical Assistance (MA), SNAP or the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP). If you want to know if these rules apply to you, talk to a lawyer.

For free and confidential legal advice in English, Spanish, Somali and other languages, call: Mid-Minnesota Southern Minnesota Legal Aid: Regional Legal Services: 800-292-4150 888-575-2954

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Public charge does not change eligibility for government programs.

Public charge does not apply to all immigrants.

Public charge does Public charge does not not apply to all apply to U.S. citizens.

government programs.

This information is not legal advice. Talk to a lawyer if you have questions or concerns.

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