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Thanks to our Scholarship Supporters!
Latino Health Summit
Executive Director Position 
Latino & Healthy
National Mental Health Awareness Month
Population Health & Public Spending Study
One Conversation
Funding Opportunity
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Special thanks to all the sponsors and supporters of the HHC Scholarship Program! The 2016 scholarship recipients, Tania Gonzalez, Paige Gonzalez and Cinthia Maldonado are pictured here with Premiere Sponsor, Harry Vazquez of SourceHOV. 
SAVE THE DATE!
The Latino Health Summit will be September 23, 2016, in the Rockwell Pavilion of the MD Anderson Library, at the University of Houston.
Coalition Search for New Executive Director
 
The Hispanic Health Coalition (Coalition) is in the process of hiring an Executive Director (ED). The ED will be responsible for the overall operation of the Coalition and the implementation of its strategic plan and goals set by the board of directors (including fundraising goals), as well as supervising the Coalition staff and volunteers. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of $53,000 with benefits. The ideal candidate must be fully bilingual (English/Spanish), have a BA in a related field, and a minimum of five years of management experience, along with proven experience in building organizational capacity. See the full job description here. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to hhc@hispanic-health.org. No phone calls please.

Latino & Healthy


May is National Bike Month, and BikeHouston has organized a few "Bike to Work" ride trains from residential areas to job centers around town, including the Work Energy Corridor, NASA, Downtown, and more; see the schedule here. On June 5, BikeHouston's Michael Skelly will lead an educational, no drop ride to show people where they can ride along Houston's Bayous, find out more about The Bayou Ride.

The Spindletop Spin ride in Beaumont, TX on June 4, 2016 is a family oriented event that promotes a healthy lifestyle; the family ride distance is 13 miles, but if you really want a challenge, sign up for the 106 mile ride!

If you're looking for other healthy lifestyle activities, visit the "Things to Do" page on our website, where you'll find opportunities for water sports, 5K fun runs, state and local park offerings and more.

If you participate in healthy activities please send us your picture so we can share it in our online platforms. Let's promote a culture of health among Latinos! Email
National Mental Health Awareness Month
 
Presidential Proclamation - National Mental Health Awareness Month, 2016: Nearly 44 million American adults, and millions of children, experience mental health conditions each year, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress.  Although we have made progress expanding mental health coverage and elevating the conversation about mental health, too many people still do not get the help they need.

During National Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize those Americans who live with mental illness and substance use disorders, and we pledge solidarity with their families who need our support as well.  Let us strive to ensure people living with mental health conditions know that they are not alone, that hope exists, and that the possibility of healing and thriving is real.  Together, we can help everyone get the support they need to recover as they continue along the journey to get well.  Read the full declaration here.
Population Health & Public Spending Study
 
Policy makers are now placing more emphasis on the role of social determinants in influencing individual and population health. To date though, little has been known about the correlation between state spending for social services and public health and the health of individuals. Elizabeth Bradley’s team at Yale University broke new ground by finding that people living in states that spend more on public health and social programs such as education, income support, recreational programs, and housing fare significantly better on a range of health outcomes, compared to states with less spending in these areas. The data were obtained through a retrospective longitudinal study of all states and the District of Columbia for the period 2000-09. The authors suggest that their findings underscore the value of broadening the debate beyond what should be spent on health care to include what should be invested in social services and public health. To access the article follow this link.
One Conversation at a Time
As part of its comprehensive efforts to address the impact of HIV on Hispanics/Latinos, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched We Can Stop HIV One Conversation at a Time/Podemos Detener el VIH Una Conversación a la Vez in September 2014. Part of the Act Against AIDS initiative, One Conversation at a Time, issues a call to action for the Hispanic/Latino community, highlighting the importance of dialogue to reduce HIV and the stigma attached to it in the Hispanic/Latino community. Available campaign materials provide facts, practical tools and tips to facilitate increased dialogue among families and friends about HIV prevention. Visit the initiative web page for more information and resources. cdc.gov/OneConversation
Funding Opportunity
 
The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation (ONS) is seeking Letters of Intent for its grant program in oncology nursing research. Two-year grants will be awarded for pilot or feasibility studies or for the development of a new aspect of a program of research. Preference will be given to projects that address ONS Research Priorities and/or the ONS Research Agenda. To be eligible, principal investigators must be actively involved in some aspect of cancer patient care, education, or research and be Ph.D.- or D.N.Sc.-prepared. Priority will be given to projects that involve nurses in the design and conduct of the research activity and that promote theoretically based oncology practice. Membership in ONS is not a requirement of eligibility. LOIs must be received no later than 8/15/16. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a complete proposal by 9/15/16. Visit the foundation web site for more information.  http://www.onsfoundation.org/