• U.S. Congressional Black Caucus, Spring Health Braintrust. (upenn.edu)
  • Already, the Health Care Fairness Act has a lengthy list of co-sponsors, including many Congressional Black Caucus members in the House of Representatives. (diverseeducation.com)
  • Many were introduced to Taraji P. Henson's concerns about the mental health crisis in the Black community when the actress spoke in front of the Congressional Black Caucus this past June. (papermag.com)
  • For-profit colleges gave financial support to lawmakers who wrote letters critical of the regulation or who attended a rally on the west lawn of the Capitol called to protest it, and to members of the Congressional Black Caucus , who said it would discriminate against nonwhite and low-income students. (hechingerreport.org)
  • Some members of the Congressional Black Caucus have attacked the gainful-employment proposal and other regulations as discriminatory, as for-profit colleges enroll disproportionate numbers of low-income students and nonwhites. (hechingerreport.org)
  • The Health Equity Summit provides attendees the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussion with subject-matter experts along with business leaders and members of the Congressional Black Caucus. (cbcfinc.org)
  • Please join us on Monday, August 28, 2023, 5-6:30 PM ET to support the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation John R. Lewis NREI Fellows as they deliver their Capstone presentations. (cbcfinc.org)
  • Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (cbcfinc.org)
  • The Annual Minority Health Conference was launched by the Minority Student Caucus in 1977 and has been conducted nearly every year since then. (unccfar.org)
  • Black Caucus members and other lawmakers have proposed similar initiatives previously, but congressional aides say this legislation is different because it has more support from within NIH. (diverseeducation.com)
  • During the congressional hearing, bravery beamed from Henson's eyes as she confessed to the Black Caucus that she suffers from anxiety and depression, a triumphant moment of transparency in furtherance of her work advocating for the right to be healthy in mind, body and soul. (papermag.com)
  • Last week, to mark Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) held a virtual ceremony honoring people with the group's Unsung Heroes award. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • With the support of Illinois' Legislative Black Caucus and House Deputy Majority Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, funding from the WEI allows participating colleges to develop or enhance training and career pathway programs in primarily five high demand employment sectors - health care, manufacturing and construction, transportation, information technology, and emergency services. (swic.edu)
  • Among Black Caucus members who got financial support from the for-profit colleges were Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.) and Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y. (hechingerreport.org)
  • He has held an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health since 1986. (wikipedia.org)
  • By focusing on assisting parents and sexual minority youth form risk-averse behaviors during childhood and adolescence, we will be able to make a dent in addressing the health disparities associated with this population. (upenn.edu)
  • As a field, public health must intentionally shed light on disparities that persist due to structural and social inequalities and provide pathways to promote better health for all. (unc.edu)
  • To make this a reality, we focus on four areas that are critical to ensuring that the next generation will not face the same persistent racial and ethnic health disparities. (cthealth.org)
  • We strive to be a key resource in helping people understand and explore the complex health care system, the disparities that exist, and potential solutions. (cthealth.org)
  • While working as a prison dentist in Ohio, on an Indian reservation in Minnesota, and in the emergency department at Miami Valley Hospital, I observed firsthand the incredible oral health disparities that exist among minorities," she says. (cthealth.org)
  • This conference is the largest student-led health conference, and it aims to raise awareness around health disparities. (unccfar.org)
  • For too many years, this country has witnessed one disturbing report after another detailing the growing disparities in health status between our minority and majority populations," says Louis Sullivan, M.D., former secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bush and president of Morehouse School of Medicine. (diverseeducation.com)
  • n It would elevate the status of the NIH Office of Research on Minority Health to a National Center for Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (diverseeducation.com)
  • n Individuals who agree to participate in minority health research or research into health disparities could receive up to $35,000 in education loan forgiveness for each year of service. (diverseeducation.com)
  • The legislation cites many of the documented disparities in health care access and disease affecting persons of color. (diverseeducation.com)
  • While in that position, Savala's work focused primarily on human services where he worked as a nutritional educator to help eliminate health disparities. (msu.edu)
  • To help students start their new careers, SWIC has earmarked funds from the 2021 grant to provide a stipend to students who complete a certificate program and secure employment. (swic.edu)
  • That's the day you can begin to file your 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (swic.edu)
  • Beginning Oct. 1, students currently attending or planning to attend Southwestern Illinois College can file their 2021-2022 academic year FAFSA using 2019 tax information. (swic.edu)
  • Among other goals, the Health Care Fairness Act provides new support to academic health centers with a long track record of serving underrepresented minorities and training students of color for medical careers. (diverseeducation.com)
  • She advocated for and served as first chair on the AAPA Minority Affairs Committee. (su.edu)
  • Rep. Raul Ruiz, chair of the caucus, said in a separate statement Wednesday that Hispanic students "disproportionately carry the burden of student debt in our nation. (kivitv.com)
  • Planning and implementation of the Conference are led by the School's Minority Student Caucus , which designates the chair of the Planning Committee each year. (unccfar.org)
  • About $65 million will go to improve the accuracy of broadband availability maps - one of several measures U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has advocated as co-chair of the Senate Broadband Caucus. (startribune.com)
  • Among Weich's numerous professional affiliations, he has been a member of the advisory board of the Federal Sentencing Reporter, a trustee of the Vera Institute of Justice, a trustee of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law and vice chair of government relations of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section. (ubalt.edu)
  • It would also be a win for Democratic and progressive leaders who have long pressed the president to carry through on a 2020 campaign promise that he would "immediately" cancel up to $10,000 in debt per student. (kivitv.com)
  • Members of the Democratic minority caucus who had supported the April budget for various reasons now oppose it because several items they had wanted to be changed were not. (crosscut.com)
  • Hill noted that the Republican-dominated majority coalition made several concessions during the regular legislative session in order to entice five members of the minority Democratic caucus to join the 30-18 budget vote in April. (crosscut.com)
  • Also receiving contributions were members of Congress who oppose restrictions on aggressive recruiting by for-profit colleges of veterans who use G.I. Bill benefits, criticized a General Accounting Office report about student-recruiting fraud, or voted against putting for-profits under the new Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and both Republican and Democratic members of the House and Senate education committees. (hechingerreport.org)
  • As principal legal adviser to the Democratic leader, Weich helped to manage Senate floor activity on Judiciary Committee bills and judicial nominations and coordinated related activities of the Democratic caucus. (ubalt.edu)
  • He also said when President Biden asked if forgiveness should apply to borrowers who attended private and public schools, he and other lawmakers said they wanted students from both types of institutions to be eligible. (kivitv.com)
  • Biden's remarks came during a wide-ranging Monday meeting at the White House with seven members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, according to Rep. Tony Cardenas, who was among them. (kivitv.com)
  • Cardenas said he told Biden that Hispanic students with college debt typically face higher long-term debt burdens than White students. (kivitv.com)
  • We're trying to help all former students, but Hispanic households and people trying to get back on their feet, it's affecting Hispanics at a higher level," Cardenas said. (kivitv.com)
  • Schumer sounded the same theme, saying that Black, Hispanic and other minority voters tend to carry more debt deeper into their lives. (kivitv.com)
  • According to the U.S. ASPH 2006 data, 33.1% of graduates were minorities (American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.7%, Asian 13.4%, Black 11.6%, Hispanic 7.5%) compared with 60.6% of graduates being white. (confex.com)
  • The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. (fiu.edu)
  • He has received numerous awards, including the 2014 Hispanic Alumni of the Year from the MSU Latino Alumni Association, the 2013 Educator of the Year from the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan and Hispanic Caucus and the Walter Adams Advisor of the Year Award. (msu.edu)
  • The court wants student-teacher ratios dramatically improved, all-day kindergartens implemented statewide and numerous support measures installed by mid-2019. (crosscut.com)
  • The Scholarship Classic is a powerful golf tournament and networking event, back in-person for the first time since 2019, that provides financial support to more than 500 students across the country who demonstrate exemplary leadership, commitment to community service, and academic talent. (cbcfinc.org)
  • This year's theme, Advocacy for Change: Celebrating Past Successes and Planning for the Future, honors how advocacy efforts are instrumental in advancing the health of minorities. (unc.edu)
  • He has overseen the nation's 7th largest school district's athletic program, which consists of about 20,000 student-athletes and 2,000 coaches. (swoperodante.com)
  • Eligibility: Students that demonstrate leadership ability through exemplary community service and academic talent. (weareteachers.com)
  • Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has denied allegations the leadership of. (sarknation.com)
  • Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. (fiu.edu)
  • Point Foundation - Point Foundation provides financial support, mentoring, leadership training and hope to meritorious students who are marginalized due to sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. (fiu.edu)
  • The jointly-sponsored fellowship program was piloted in 2020 in the hopes that, together, we can support PA students who identify as Black or of African heritage, as well as LBGT, and who desire service through leadership. (aapa.org)
  • Health Sciences Library. (unc.edu)
  • This item is presented by the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for research and educational purposes. (unc.edu)
  • It may not be republished or distributed without permission of the Health Sciences Library. (unc.edu)
  • The North Carolina History of Health Digital Collection is an open access publishing initiative of the Health Sciences Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (unc.edu)
  • The HIMSS Foundation funds several scholarships annually for HIMSS student members who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrate the potential to be future health information and technology leaders. (fiu.edu)
  • The LGBTQ Health Caucus provides a forum for educational exchange and networking among its members and their allies. (apha.org)
  • Provide the opportunity for APHA members and other professionals to learn about LGBTQ public health related issues. (apha.org)
  • The Association of Private Sector Colleges and University , or APSCU, and its members gave to Senate and House members who have spoken out against the so-called gainful-employment regulation, under which educational programs would lose access to federal aid if their graduates fail to earn enough to repay their student loans. (hechingerreport.org)
  • Once a month the members of the panel read through several student athlete nominations and, though it is not an easy process, they decide who the award recipient will be. (swoperodante.com)
  • Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship - The Government Finance Officers Association offers a Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship of $5,000, awarded to outstanding U.S. and Canadian minority students preparing for careers in state and local government finance. (fiu.edu)
  • While diversity efforts in medical school admissions have been shown to improve the health of underserved populations, public health diversity has lagged behind. (confex.com)
  • The award to SWIC is part of an $18.7 million ICCB grant to 17 community colleges throughout the state that serve larger African American and other minority populations. (swic.edu)
  • He is the Principal Investigator for Parents ASSIST ( Advancing Supportive and Sexuality Inclusive Sex Talks ) for families with gay, bisexual or queer sons, The SHIFTs ( Sexual Health Inclusivity during Family Talks ) Project centered on the needs of adolescent daughters who identify as lesbian, bisexual or queer, and The GIST ( Gender Inclusive Sex Talks ) Program for families with transgender and gender non-binary youth. (upenn.edu)
  • The ESE Student Services needs the confirmation email from the submission system, and notification from the advisor that it was ready to submit before any paperwork is processed. (unc.edu)
  • The student should check with their advisor to see whether they want a paper copy. (unc.edu)
  • The Senate version of the bill was referred to the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. (diverseeducation.com)
  • The bill was passed by the Senate in February and (in an unusual move) will be referred to the House Health Committee for further consideration if the Judiciary Committee gives the bill a favorable report. (montgomerychamber.com)
  • Henson has identified several areas she hopes her non-profit will be able to effect change: better mental health resources in urban schools, programs that address recidivism rates within the prison system, and scholarship opportunities for Black students who are interested in working in mental health-related jobs. (papermag.com)
  • Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges. (aamc.org)
  • The new Simon Scholar Physician Assistant Program at Chapman University creates pathways for students facing adversity by offering full-tuition scholarships. (aapa.org)
  • His team's work at Penn Nursing is rooted in the commitment that, to eliminate these longstanding health issues, parents and the institutions they routinely interface with (e.g. schools, healthcare, local government) can effectively provide inclusive health education tailored to youths' emerging attractions, behaviors, and/or sexual and gender identities. (upenn.edu)
  • His research investigates the role of parents in the sexual health education of LGBTQ+ youth. (upenn.edu)
  • Getting an education can open doors and allow students to follow their dreams. (weareteachers.com)
  • Institute of International Education (IIE) - IIE, which seeks to foster educational exchange, has great resources for exchange students. (fiu.edu)
  • There are numerous tax breaks for education, but the most important one for many special-needs students isn't an education break per se. (naset.org)
  • Although students with disabilities have a right to a 'free and appropriate' public education by law, some families opt out and others pay for a range of supplemental therapies. (naset.org)
  • Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation's academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. (aamc.org)
  • Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) nominated Sharron Chandler, Founder and Executive Director of Yes2Kollege Education Resources, Inc. The Sacramento non-profit provides African American students with "real time" educational tools and resources to live healthy and productive lives, while helping them aim for academic excellence and prepare for high-skill jobs. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • Founded in 2014, STEAM:CODERS enhances the education of K-12 students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM), preparing them for educational or professional opportunities. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • The End of Race-Conscious Admissions in Higher Education: What Does This Mean for Black Students? (cbcfinc.org)
  • Federal efforts to ensure public-school students receive accurate education about HIV/AIDS and other STIs have been chronically underfunded, when they have existed at all. (prospect.org)
  • He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned a Master of Public Health in 1982. (wikipedia.org)
  • Nurses across a variety of care settings have a tremendous capacity to positively impact the health of sexual minority youth and their families. (upenn.edu)
  • Early FAFSA also allows students and families to have a better understanding of the aid they'll have available to go to school, enabling them to make a more informed decision about their school choices and plan for a student's or family's contribution to the educational costs. (swic.edu)
  • Through inclusive parent-child sexuality communication, he believes that the early provision of sexual health information attuned to the emerging attractions, behavior, and identities of LGBTQ+ adolescents will reduce the formation of risky sexual behavior and their likelihood for HIV and STI infection. (upenn.edu)
  • Cardenas said he then asked about forgiving at least $10,000 in debt for each student, which he said the caucus believes Biden can do using executive powers. (kivitv.com)
  • The Foundation also provides grant funding opportunities for current and emerging professionals to diversify the digital health workforce. (fiu.edu)
  • School of Public Health. (unc.edu)
  • During law school, he continued to work for the School of Public Health as director of UNC's Master of Public Health Program for American Indians. (wikipedia.org)
  • McCoy was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to graduate from the University of North Carolina School of Law and was the founder of the UNC School of Law Native American Law Students Association. (wikipedia.org)
  • One question addressed factors students considered when deciding on a school or program of public health. (confex.com)
  • Answers included but were not limited to: diversity of faculty and student body, school size, and academic reputation. (confex.com)
  • Identify the factors that students consider when choosing a school or program of public health 3. (confex.com)
  • More recently, Crockett-Washington received her master's in public health at the Yale School of Public Health. (cthealth.org)
  • Charise M. DiPierro grew up in Portland, Maine attending the local high school which housed students from 41 countries who spoke 26 different languages. (cthealth.org)
  • At school I experienced the issues of access to health care and health inequity that many of my peers, who were recent immigrants, faced. (cthealth.org)
  • Major objectives are to highlight health issues of concern to people of color and to attract students interested in minority health to the School. (unccfar.org)
  • Eligibility extends to any Academic Senate or Academic Federation member from any UC Davis school or college, across all disciplines, at all levels, who have demonstrated a significant track record of abiding commitment to reducing opportunity gaps for underrepresented students and/or students from underserved communities. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Elva Diaz, professor, Department of Pharmacology, School of Medicine (Academic Senate) - She has an outstanding track record of reducing opportunity gaps for underrepresented minority (URM) students by working on recruitment, academic progress and retention. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Perhaps most importantly, the pandemic made internet access even more of a necessity for school and work, too, when millions of students and employees were sent home for distance learning and working. (startribune.com)
  • The pandemic has exposed how critical broadband is to staying connected to work, school, health care and more. (startribune.com)
  • The Graduate School will review it before it is published and may require some revisions (usually formatting) from the student. (unc.edu)
  • In 1958, the year Levin entered UF's law school, the University of Florida enrolled its first Black student, George Starke. (ufl.edu)
  • The University of Baltimore School of Law is the sixth largest public law school in the country, with more than 1,100 students at its midtown campus. (ubalt.edu)
  • I think one of the biggest contributing factors to the crisis in mental health in the Black and Brown community is that we never dealt with 400 years of oppression. (papermag.com)
  • The AAMC sponsored a Nov. 29 Women in Government Relations event exploring solutions to the maternal health crisis. (aamc.org)
  • While the first year of the initiative was impacted by the current health crisis, demand remained high with 1,840 Illinoisans enrolling in WEI programs in the spring of 2020. (swic.edu)
  • When HIV/AIDS began to emerge, groups like the Gay Men's Health Crisis, established in New York City in 1982, were the first responders, creating campaigns to educate and spread awareness. (prospect.org)
  • Her long-term career goal includes clinical practice as well as serving as an oral health advocate to identify and eliminate barriers to dental care for minorities. (cthealth.org)
  • Our audiobooks remove barriers to content so your students can read independently and stay on track with their schoolwork. (naset.org)
  • Deliver a robust - and often the only - LGBTQ Health Scientific Program at the APHA Annual Meeting. (apha.org)
  • she also directs research on environmental exposures and their consequences for health in minority communities. (ucdavis.edu)
  • STEAM:CODERS recruits students who reside in communities served by Title I schools. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • The Caucus is committed to combating discriminatory health policies, systems and practices against sexual and gender minority individuals and communities. (apha.org)
  • SWIC received a $1.4 million WEI grant in 2020 to develop employment training programs to assist minorities in underserved communities. (swic.edu)
  • In this webinar, the Center for Policy Analysis and Research seeks to amplify the voices of Black leaders at the vanguard of movements to advance educational access for minority communities. (cbcfinc.org)
  • The AAMC released a statement sharing concerns with the impacts of the House FY24 Labor-HHS spending bill on the health of all Americans. (aamc.org)
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation's health and well-being. (aamc.org)
  • AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere. (aamc.org)
  • The AAMC submitted comments Sept. 1 to the Department of Health and Human Services on the agency's draft scientific integrity policy. (aamc.org)
  • The AAMC and 6 health professions groups urged Congressional negotiators to include provisions on staffing at Military Treatment Facilities in the FY 2024 NDAA. (aamc.org)
  • COs are comprised of state and federal chapters, specialty organizations, special interest groups, and caucuses. (aapa.org)
  • Some fear providing loan relief to students who attended expensive private universities would provide an easy campaign target for the GOP this fall. (kivitv.com)
  • Some Democrats fear providing loan relief to students who attended expensive private universities would provide an easy campaign target for Republicans in this fall's elections for control of Congress. (kivitv.com)
  • Results will provide insight into institutional characteristics that are important for students which can then be used by schools to determine ways to increase student diversity. (confex.com)
  • These financial awards provide support to Black students who are pursuing degrees and/or careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. (weareteachers.com)
  • Status as a "center" presumably would provide more resources and visibility to health efforts. (diverseeducation.com)
  • Currently she directs a research consulting firm that specializes in applying community-based participatory research to develop and evaluate culturally-congruent programs in health and other areas. (cthealth.org)
  • Community Health Center, Inc. (cthealth.org)
  • Community Health Network, Inc. (psychiatry.org)
  • She has implemented several initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable community for faculty and students. (ucdavis.edu)
  • The organization's mission is to lend a healing hand in helping the Black community tackle mental health issues, including ending the stigma and raising awareness of how systemic oppression can lead to issues like anxiety and depression (and dealing with the damaging double-demonization of being both Black and struggling with mental illness). (papermag.com)
  • We have to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health in the minority community in order to save us. (papermag.com)
  • What are some of the negative side effects of social media on mental health in the Black community? (papermag.com)
  • The non-profit community health center system provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services to more than 100,000 people each year at 31 greater Sacramento area locations. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • Southwestern Illinois College is developing relationships with community programs and businesses to create a pathway for students once they complete the program to enter into employment," said Programs Outreach Coordinator/ESLHEC Site Administrator Gary Cruise. (swic.edu)
  • Recipients may be eligible to receive financial awards and complimentary access to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition. (fiu.edu)
  • Both alumni and current students of schools and programs of public health in the U.S. were eligible for participation. (confex.com)
  • Our MS, Health Informatics and Analytics students may be eligible to apply for several opportunities posted on the HIMSS Foundation website . (fiu.edu)
  • If you want to maximize the amount of student financial assistance for which you are eligible, then set your calendar for Oct. 1. (swic.edu)
  • 1. Discuss the importance of diversity at schools and programs of public health 2. (confex.com)
  • Moreover, Professor Cannon serves on committees that are instrumental in increasing equity, diversity and inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff. (ucdavis.edu)
  • AAPA is committed to enhancing the diversity of the PA profession, addressing health inequities among patients, and fostering a staff culture that is committed to DEI. (aapa.org)
  • Sweeping student loan forgiveness is anathema for many Republicans and others concerned about its costs to the government at a time of huge federal deficits. (kivitv.com)
  • During this International day of Women and Girls in Science, we take the opportunity to highlight the contributions of OSU College of Science women, both alumnae and current faculty and students, to the fight against Covid-19. (oregonstate.edu)
  • On Sept. 14, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a legislative hearing on policies to address drug shortages. (aamc.org)
  • After five-weeks of special-session negotiations , the Washington Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus appears to have arrived at the same position it held back in April. (crosscut.com)
  • Originally, the Senate's Majority Coalition Caucus was opposed to eliminating any of Washington's roughly 640 tax exemptions. (crosscut.com)
  • The coalition has since lost those minority member votes. (crosscut.com)
  • The scholarship is awarded to an AHPAC student member who is an under-represented minority within the PA profession and in good academic standing. (su.edu)
  • Four scholarships per year are awarded to degree-seeking students who are at least one-quarter enrolled member of a Native American tribe recognized by the federal government. (fiu.edu)
  • Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-07. (maryland.gov)
  • Each member of the Selection Board brings a unique perspective that enables them to recognize all the different ways in which student athletes excel. (swoperodante.com)
  • This scholarship is made available to full- and part-time graduate students who are enrolled in a tribe or have at least one parent who is. (fiu.edu)
  • Prospanica Scholarship - Prospanica Foundation's Scholarships are designed for undergraduate and graduate students who want to achieve their full educational potential and make meaningful contributions to society. (fiu.edu)
  • She is a leader in promoting the principles of justice and belonging and has demonstrated a deep commitment to serve a diverse student body through her mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. (ucdavis.edu)
  • She has been actively involved in programs that help URM undergraduate and graduate students develop skills for successful careers in biomedical research. (ucdavis.edu)
  • He also serves as principal investigator for the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development program, which identifies and trains underrepresented graduate students to become part of the next generation of research leaders and innovators in biomedical and behavioral sciences. (ucdavis.edu)
  • We focus on improving health outcomes for people of color and ensuring that all Connecticut residents have access to affordable and high-quality care. (cthealth.org)
  • Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. (weareteachers.com)
  • He has created a wealth of knowledge about best practices for enhancing the undergraduate and graduate training of students from underrepresented, disabled and low socioeconomic status. (ucdavis.edu)
  • He is the principal investigator of the Maximizing Access to Research Careers program to increase the number of talented underrepresented, disadvantaged and disabled undergraduate students who become leaders in biomedical and behavioral research. (ucdavis.edu)
  • Students should use Tar Heel Tracker for their course planning needs for both the BSPH in Environmental Health Sciences and the undergraduate minor. (unc.edu)
  • My work at Penn Nursing is focused on formulating an array of sexuality-inclusive interventions that will result in better family dynamics to minimize sexual minority youth's risks for adverse health outcomes. (upenn.edu)
  • This youth population has disproportionately been affected by HIV/STI infections, suicidality, depression, and a host of other negative health outcomes. (upenn.edu)
  • Dr. Flores leads several studies focused on preventing HIV/STI infection and negative mental health among sexual and gender diverse youth. (upenn.edu)
  • She has over ten years experience as an anthropologist examining the social determinants of health among urban youth and young adults living in Connecticut. (cthealth.org)
  • We've seen massive movement on the part of the House," said Senate Minority Leader Ed Murray, D-Seattle. (crosscut.com)
  • The Senate version, for example, postpones dealing with the student ratio component, and tackles items not directly addressed by the Supreme Court ruling. (crosscut.com)
  • former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.) in the House, and, in the Senate, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky. (hechingerreport.org)
  • Asante Akyem Municipality: RoyalAid Foundation organizes Mock exams for BECE final year students. (sarknation.com)
  • The PA Foundation has awarded more than $2.3 million in scholarships to PA students, benefitting more than 1,400 future PAs. (aapa.org)
  • I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation. (confex.com)
  • WASHINGTON - Support is growing in Congress and the Clinton administration for legislation that would increase the status of the federal office on minority health - and, in the process, create new funding opportunities for Black college medical schools. (diverseeducation.com)
  • Dr. Flores' research is focused on articulating the family's role as a proximal sexuality and mental health resource for adolescents who identify as LGBTQ+. (upenn.edu)
  • Dr. Flores is also part of the Program for Sexuality, Technology and Action Research that seeks to identify innovative strategies to inform LGBTQ-focused sexual health promotion interventions. (upenn.edu)
  • To identify the reasons diverse students choose schools and programs of public health, we recruited survey participants from the APHA-SA, the Black Young Professionals in Public Health Network (BYPPHNETWORK), and Society for Epidemiologic Research-Student Caucus (SER-SC) listservs through a mass email. (confex.com)
  • The Foundation's scholarship offerings include opportunities for Black PA students and students who identify as an underrepresented minority and/or economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged. (aapa.org)
  • We envision a Connecticut where everyone-regardless of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status-can achieve optimal health. (cthealth.org)
  • Eligibility: Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. (weareteachers.com)
  • Professor Diaz has a long-standing commitment to increase the number of students from diverse backgrounds who pursue careers in biomedical research. (ucdavis.edu)
  • He said the caucus would continue working with President Biden "to make sure our students have a seat at the table when it comes to their financial health and well-being. (kivitv.com)
  • One way to cover expenses, without dealing with student loan debt, is to qualify for financial awards. (weareteachers.com)
  • Diamond is an Associate Research Scientist at the University of Connecticut, Center for Health, Intervention and Prevention. (cthealth.org)
  • As a student in Public Health, he served as co-chairperson of the Minority Student Caucus. (wikipedia.org)
  • Public health is an active and integral actor in these movements for social change. (unc.edu)
  • Heather Crockett-Washington's passion is dental public health. (cthealth.org)
  • 1975) is an association of public health professionals committed to furthering LGBTQ issues within APHA and the field of public health at large. (apha.org)
  • Ensure LGBTQ public health issues are addressed within APHA and the field of public health. (apha.org)
  • Public health improves quality of life, extends life expectancy, reduces human suffering and saves resources over the long term. (apha.org)
  • Despite more than 100 years of public-health campaigns about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the message of how to prevent them -- talking openly with your partner, using a condom properly, getting tested regularly -- still hasn't stuck. (prospect.org)
  • Shenandoah University's Primary Care Progress student organization took first place in the PrimaryCareProgress.org national End-of-Year Video Creation Contest . (su.edu)
  • And, Master of Science of Athletic Training student Joi Collins '21 had the opportunity to work at the ACC Women's Basketball Championship Game earlier this year and her team, the NC State Wolfpack, won! (su.edu)
  • This year, 274 students completed certificate programs at ESLHEC. (swic.edu)
  • American Association of Univeristy Women - AAUW awards fellowships to underrepresented minority women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in an MBA program. (fiu.edu)
  • Through the program, thousands of students have been introduced to skill-building training. (sacculturalhub.com)