Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 30, 2009
While working yesterday, I noticed a highlighted section on a SAMHSA site about grant writing and thought I’d pass it along. It’s got the good facts in digestible chunks–my favorite– which will give you a good start. But for a more thorough understanding–think level two– you can check the resources on the OMH funding page [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 30, 2009
A new year can be daunting or be a welcomed relief. Regardless of your sentiment about the arrival of 2010, either feeling may encourage a little drinking. And while I won’t pull out my soapbox, I’ll just say that Health Finder offers some great tips if you want to relax into the New Year without [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 29, 2009
For anyone working with juvenile drug courts, this may be worth your time: $26 Million for Juvenile Drug Courts About 27 grants will be awarded this year to expand treatment capacity in juvenile treatment drug courts, according to a new announcement from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. A total of $26 million [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 23, 2009
Okay, everything from yesterday still applies. The CDC is harnessing the creativity with this new number that I’m sure will get you primed for Christmas. Enjoy!
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 22, 2009
I’ve tried not to become paranoid about my wrists and the amount of typing I’ve limited myself to doing in a day. So when I came across this short article about carpal tunnel, I felt I had to pass it along. I learned some new things that I’m sure will prove useful. Enjoy!
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 22, 2009
Now, I’m not one to critique anyone’s talent or lack thereof, but this had me cracking up, but my sense of humor is a little off. I hope you enjoy this new holiday tune from the CDC. Warning: It may have you rolling in the office.
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 15, 2009
For Immediate Release December 14, 2009 Media Contact: Oscar Raúl López (646) 246-7396 olopez@latinoaids.org New York and the Nation Mourn the Loss of Dennis deLeon a Social Justice Activist and Champion for Latinos Living with HIV/AIDS Dennis deLeon (1948-2009) bleacher+everard New York, Monday, December 14, 2009 – The Latino Commission on AIDS mourns the passing [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 11, 2009
This e-mail is looking for groups that might like to have training sessions to teach health care providers, daycare providers and anyone else who cares about children’s well being, the warning signs to look for when a child is being abused. So if you’re looking to host such an event, here’s the info: Prevent Child [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 10, 2009
So the story I’ve been working on is finally online. It’s about the San Francisco Hep B Free Campaign and how they’re working to eradicate Hepatitis B from the city. Sounds kind of far-fetched, but read the story and you’ll see what I mean. Also, feel free to comment or make suggestions– constructive criticism, please– [...]
Posted by: healthyadvances on: December 9, 2009
Here’s one with IHS. There are actually three openings and I’m not sure why they refer to the selected person as an incumbent-seems kind of cold– but it seems like a good opportunity. Apply, apply! The IHS Headquarters Division of Behavioral Health has released a Vacancy Announcement IHS-10-026, Public Health Advisor, GS-0685-13. The vacancy announcement [...]
