Center for Health Justice Comments on Healthy People 2030 New Proposed Objective on Voting
The AAMC Center for Health Justice responded to a request for information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on its new proposed objective to increase voter engagement through its Healthy People 2030 initiative. In addition to its prior resources on civic engagement and support for Healthy People 2030, the center recommended that the HHS consider the structural factors that influence citizens' decision to vote or not vote, identify current and historical barriers such as felony disenfranchisement laws, consider the role of trust-building in voter engagement, and include other community resources and feedback in its processes.
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Conferences & Webinars
Health Justice and Belonging 2023 Conference
February 1-2
All virtual
What Makes Your Research Trustworthy? Threats and Opportunities
March 1
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Speaking Science on Social Media
March 2
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Funding Opportunities
Enhancing the Use of the All of Us Research Program’s Data (R21)
Letter of Intent Deadline: January 30
Assessing the Effectiveness of Programs, Policies, or Practices that Affect Social Determinants of Health to Promote Health Equity and Reduce Health Disparities in Chronic Diseases
Application Deadline: February 9
CDC School-Based Interventions to Promote Equity and Improve Health, Academic Achievement, and Well-Being of Students
Application Deadline: February 11
Fellowships & Training Opportunities
NIH Office of Science Policy Summer Internship Program
Application Deadline: January 31
National Committee for Quality Assurance Phyllis Torda Health Equity Fellowship
Application Deadline: January 31
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholars
Application Deadline: March 15
Resources & More
Out of Prison, but Struggling to Stay Healthy
People released from incarceration suffer wide disparities in health problems — from diabetes to substance use disorders — and are 13 times more likely to die soon after release. To address these issues, hospitals are employing formerly incarcerated people to help. At transition clinics, community health workers help fellow returning citizens connect with health care and social programs to address other social determinants of health such as housing.
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The Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge
American Public Health Association: Toolkit and success stories.
Justice System Involvement, Infectious Diseases, and Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emerging Infections Diseases: Publishing opportunity.
Risk Adjustment Technical Guidance Final Report
National Quality Forum: Guidance for institutions