Kids Home Alone Should Not Pack on the Pounds
Obesity is a growing epidemic among children in the United States, spreading faster among Hispanic kids, specifically among Mexican-Americans. Researchers say where these children live, what they eat and what chances they have of engaging in healthy activities are major predictors of their mental and physical well-being as they grow.

Money Highlights
Recovery Money Available for Research
Fall 2009: $300 million in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be available for grant and contract solicitations for comparative effectiveness research projects from AHRQ.

$250,000 Available for Hispanic Physicians' Leadership Development Initiative
Funds will support one competitive cooperative agreement to establish a consortium of institutions for health promotion among Hispanics and other minorities. Deadline: September 10, 2009.

Social Determinants of Equity and Health in the United States
"I have be assigned three different races depending on where I was, based on the social interpretation of me in those different places," Camara P. Jones, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. tells OMHRC "If I stayed long enough in any of those settings then my health outcomes would be similar to those of the group to which I'd been assigned even though I have the same genes in all three places."

$3.5 Million Available for Youth Empowerment Programs
SFunds are for competitive cooperative agreements for youth empowerment programs. Universities, community and Tribal colleges may apply for projects that support positive lifestyles and healthier life choices among youth aged 10-18. Deadline: September 3, 2009.

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Not to Be Missed: New Report on Women's Mental Health [PDF | 4.15MB]
For health professionals: The HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH) report Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health [PDF | 4.15MB] explores the role gender plays in the diagnosis, course, and treatment of mental illness.
For consumers: Women's Mental Health: What It Means to You [PDF | 5.9MB] addresses the stigma around mental illness and provides tips and resources for women. Order FREE copies here or call 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727).

Nominate Your Heroes to the Black Caucus of Health Workers Awards!
The BCHW awards recognize the contributions of those who work to improve the health and wellness of the most vulnerable, in particular ethnic and racial minorities. Nominations are sought now. Deadline: August 28, 2009.

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Get Ready for National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, September 2009!
OMH calls on State and local governments and offices of minority health to organize events and put forth proclamations to bring due attention to the issue.
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Event to Note
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The Latino Behavioral Health Institute Annual Conference will be held on September 23-25, in Universal City, California.

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