January 2023

University at Albany receives HRSA funding for public health scholarships

The University at Albany School of Public Health has received $1.5 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to enhance the public health workforce, with a special focus on preparing individuals to address health disparities and social determinants of health, especially in underserved populations.

The funding comes from HRSA’s Public Health Scholarship Program, which supports 29 organizations to develop scholarships that encourage students to pursue public health education and careers. At the School of Public Health, the grant supports the development of the University at Albany Strengthening the Public Health Workforce Scholarship Program (SPHWSP), a 3-year initiative that will provide students accepted into this program with a scholarship that covers full tuition and fees, a specialized certificate program (either in health disparities or maternal and child health), a seminar series, and career services support.

Applications are currently open for the Fall 2023 SPHWSP. The application deadline is January 15, 2023.

Click here for more information.

Questions about the program can be directed to mrjacome@albany.edu or to sphadmissions@albany.edu.

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program application opens soon

HRSA's Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program application cycle is opening soon. The program pays up to 85% of unpaid nursing education debt for RNs, APRNs and nurse faculty. Eligible candidates must work for two years in either a Critical Shortage Facility or an eligible nursing school as nurse faculty.

Candidates can check their eligibility status and sign up to be notified here.

Webinar addresses perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

The New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NYSPQC), in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District II, and Project TEACH is offering an educational webinar, Project TEACH: helping you care for your perinatal patients with mood and anxiety disorders on January 11 from noon to 1 p.m.

During the webinar, NYS maternal health clinicians will learn how to utilize Project TEACH for cases in which perinatal mental health issues are present. Clinicians will learn how to access real-time phone consultations with a perinatal psychiatrist, no-cost CME in perinatal mental health screening/diagnosis and treatment, and linkages/referrals for their perinatal patients.

This event is open to all NYS perinatal providers and free CE credits will be offered for event participants after the completion of an evaluation and post-test.

Click here to register.

Project TEACH is available at no cost to all New York State PCPs who treat children, adolescents, and young adults. This program is currently funded through the New York State Office of Mental Health. Click here to learn more about Project TEACH.

Two upcoming events focus on family caregivers

On January 11 at noon to 1 p.m., The Democrat and Chronicle is partnering with Lifespan to host a video discussion on financial strains and other challenges faced by working-age family caregivers. Click here to register for this event.
On January 11 at 7:15-9 p.m., WXXI and Al Sigl Community of Agencies will present a screening of Unseen: How We're Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters. This film covers the lives of caregivers for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jeiri Flores, Advocacy Specialist, Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and LEND Self-Advocacy Co-Discipline Coordinator. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., film begins at 7:15 p.m. Click here for more information.

National Day of Racial Healing webinar to be held on January 17

Healing from the injustices of racism and other forms of oppression is essential for health equity. Created by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the National Day of Racial Healing calls for communities to address racial healing to create a more just and equitable world.

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is hosting a webinar to share strategies to promote racial healing in any community. Racial Healing for Health will be held on Jan 17 at 3 p.m. The webinar will be followed by a one-hour interactive virtual discussion at 4 p.m.

Click here to register.

SUNY Corning Community College offers workforce training resources

Learn more about how SUNY CCC’s Workforce Education & Academic Pathways (WEAP) Team can assist your organization. The team is offering two information sessions to introduce training options and available funding opportunities to support staff training.

Information sessions will be held on Thursday, January 19 at 12 p.m. and Friday, February 17 at 10 a.m.

Currently the WEAP Team is offering three professional development programs focused on leadership and management. These trainings are offered online and can be taken on your own time with instructor interaction in online forums. They also qualify for funding through CSS Workforce NY Business Funding.

Leadership Suite - This series helps participants develop the skills essential for effective leadership, even if they don’t currently hold a leadership title.
Manager Suite - This series will help participants become an effective manager or supervisor by developing leadership skills that help gain the respect and admiration of others.
Supervisor Suite - This series will sharpen management skills by learning how to better lead teams, resolve conflicts and adhere to workplace laws.

Local Exploring Racism groups forming in February

A new Exploring Racism Group is beginning in February 2023. Exploring Racism Groups provide an opportunity for organizational leaders to grow in their knowledge about racism, understand their own biases and perspectives, and become an antiracist by taking action to promote racial justice, and to break down the structures of racism in their own spheres of influence.

The program is offered in 12 90-minute facilitated sessions and cover a variety of issues including:

Bias, prejudice and self-deception
Black experiences of life
White experiences of life
Recognizing forms of racism
Anti-racism engagement

There is no fee for participation. Click here to learn more and to register.

Monroe County Medical Society to host office manager training series

The Certified Medical Office Manager training teaches practical administrative skills that lead to improved communication with providers, third-party payers, patients, and business associates. This advanced training course provides instruction to guide students in learning leadership and problem-solving skills, understanding the full scope of medical office operations, and undertaking the path for advancement into supervisory roles.

The 4-class series will be held on March 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Click here to learn more.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Basics course offered for free in 2023

The New York State Association for Infant Mental Health is offering seven free sessions of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Basics.

Each training session is comprised of two tracks:

Track 1, held on day 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and day 2 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., is for everyone who works with or on behalf of very young children, their families and caregivers.
Track 2 is for those who support the workforce, including supervisors and administrators, coaches or consultants. Completion of Track 1 is a pre-requisite. Participants in Track 2 attend day 1, and stay for the afternoon of day 2.

Topics include:

What is IECMH?
What do we know about infant development? What kinds of relationships do babies and very young children need to become strong and secure?
Attachment: The key to healthy Social-Emotional development.
Trauma: It changes things – for children, families, and us!
IECMH Best Practice Principles, and the NYS-AIMH Endorsement®.

Courses are limited to 50 attendees. Click on the links below to register for specific dates.

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