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Jul 18, 2024 - Provides an overview of two programs, the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT), which aim to support food access to Nebraska children throughout the summer. Describes the importance of programs such as S-EBT in rural communities, where children may lack transportation to congregate meal sites.
Source: Nebraska Public Media
Jul 15, 2024 - Discusses expanded access to opioid addiction treatment in New Mexico, with particular focus on harm reduction. Notes that the expansion is expected to benefit rural communities.
Source: Public News Service
Jul 11, 2024 - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Breathitt, Jessamine, Lee, and Nelson counties have been certified as Recovery Ready Communities. These counties have established addiction services including peer support services, mental health treatment, addiction treatment, employment services, and a stigma-free environment for recovery.
Source: Kentucky.gov
Jul 11, 2024 - Notice from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announcing a public meeting of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council (CSAP NAC) on August 27, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Agenda items will include an update from the CSAP NAC Substance Use Prevention Workforce Subcommittee and an overview and discussion on CSAP's primary prevention portfolio. Registration is required. Individuals interested in making oral presentations must notify Jennifer Fan by 1:00 p.m. Eastern on August 20, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 9, 2024 - The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for the second round of cooperative agreements for the Ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Syphilis Epidemics (known as "the Syndemic") in Indian Country (ETHIC II) program. The purpose of this program is to support communities to directly increase the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of HIV, HCV, and syphilis. Applications are due by July 31, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 8, 2024 - Announces new awards to 6 tribal entities as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program. This initiative supports and promotes the health and well-being of expectant families and families with young children from birth to kindergarten entry in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Source: Administration for Children & Families
Jul 8, 2024 - Announces $24.5 million in grants awarded to 23 tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations as part of a grant program to develop and improve access to public health services. The grant program comprises the Native Public Health Resilience Program and the Native Public Health Resilience Planning Program.
Source: Indian Health Service
Jul 3, 2024 - Discusses the lack of electricity, and subsequently air conditioning, in homes during periods of extreme heat on the Navajo Nation. Details some of the obstacles accessing electricity and some of the entities that are working to overcome them.
Source: CNN
Jul 3, 2024 - The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) seeking comments on the Alcohol Intake and Health Methodology, which will be used to perform a series of studies assessing the relationship between alcohol intake and related health conditions. The methodology is available on the ICCPUD Study on Alcohol Intake and Health website. Comments are due by August 2, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Jul 3, 2024 - Discusses how a remote patient monitoring program in northern Minnesota is increasing access to care and resources for rural pregnant women. Details the program's structure and highlights the use of in-home telehealth appointments, physical monitoring equipment, and arranging transportation for in-person care.
Source: HealthLeaders Media