Need a Public Health Advertisement?

CDC offers a library of public health ads from a variety of government and nonprofit health organizations that have been tested among target audiences and are designed for print, Internet, billboard, radio or TV.  Several languages are available. Using an existing ad is a great way to conserve resources.

We have added this library to our website toolkits collection here: http://health.utah.gov/disparities/culture.html#toolkits

You can visit the CDC Community Health Resource Center here:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/chmc/Apps/overview.aspx

$32,000 Grant Utah Board of Juvenile Justice (UBJJ) Disproportionate Minority Contact Subcommittee

A $32,000 grant has been made available for the project described below and will be competitively awarded to one recipient.  The grant period begins November 1, 2013 and runs through October 31, 2014. If you are interested in applying, attached is the official Request for Proposal. 

Here is a synopsis of the proposal:

The Utah Board of Juvenile Justice (UBJJ) Disproportionate Minority Contact Subcommittee is requesting a proposal from any individual, non-profit or for-profit entity, institution of higher education, or expert in research and evaluation, to submit an abstract with the following goals and objectives:

Goal: Identify and evaluate evidence-based, best practices, and promising program(s) for school resource officers and school officials that will lead to the reduction of over-representation of minority youth at the arrest and referral points of contact in the juvenile justice system in identified local communities.

Objectives:

1.  Conduct literature review of evidence-based, best practices, and promising program(s) that will lead to the reduction of minority youth arrests and referrals to juvenile court at the school level.

2. Identify current policies, procedures, regulations, and current practices, including, but not limited to, schools, districts, and law enforcement agencies, in addition to determining their effectiveness and making recommendations for improvement.

3. Provide a written report of specific findings, recommendations, and guidelines to achieve the stated goal.

4. Create an evaluation method to measure the effectiveness of any programs/trainings that are implemented as a result of objectives 1-3.

Proposals are due no later than Monday, September 30, 2013, by 8:00 AM.

The proposal requirements and instructions are attached or you can access them at http://www.justice.utah.gov/grants.html and click on UBJJ tab.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Reg Garff at (801) 538-1372 or rgarff@utah.gov.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Mi Plato

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and increase awareness about MiPlato – the Spanish complement to MyPlate – the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is launching new resources for Spanish-speaking audiences. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov and click on En Español to find the latest resources. Materials include recipes, tip sheets for parents, activity sheets for kids and a series of new recipes to help more Americans prepare healthier meals at home. Teachers and parents can invite kids to become MyPlate Champions by sharing the MyPlate Pledgein Spanish. Educators and health professionals can integrate the En Español section of ChooseMyPlate.gov into program and education efforts. The new resources can be used as part of community health fairs or included in local initiatives to encourage healthy choices at school, work and home. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service also offers a variety of nutrition education resources in Spanish through theWIC Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Team Nutrition. Materials include tips forpregnant and breastfeeding women, older adults, and parents. Service providers are encouraged to share these materials with Spanish-speaking families and communities to promote healthier lifestyles. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month and MiPlato’s 2nd Anniversary, help spread the message of healthy eating… en Español!

ACA State-by-State

Health reform is already making a difference. Click on the map in the link below to learn how the Affordable Care Act is helping people state-by-state.

The Affordable Care Act puts consumers back in charge of their health care. Under the law, a new “Patient’s Bill of Rights” gives the American people the stability and flexibility they need to make informed choices about their health. 

To view the entire interactive map go to: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/bystate/statebystate.html

New Fact Sheets on In-Person Assistance Resources for Consumers

It can be hard to keep track of all the ways consumers can get help signing up for the new health insurance options. That's why the new fact sheet from Enroll America's Best Practices Institute breaks down the definitions of four key assistance options. It also includes a handy chart that maps out the differences between them. If you or your organization is interested in becoming one of those resources for consumers -- a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) -- look no further than our new fact sheet all about the CAC program.
Enroll America.org

Study Examines Healthier Purchases by WIC Beneficiaries

A study from the Yale Rudd Center on Food Policy & Obesity shows that purchases of whole grain bread and brown rice increased among beneficiaries of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) program following updates to the nutrition standards for the WIC food package that took effect in 2009. The study finds that that whole grain bread purchases tripled from eight percent to 24 percent of total bread purchases made between 2009 and 2011, while brown rice rose to 30 percent of total rice sales. According to lead author Tatiana Andreyeva, the study shows that the updated nutrition standards were “successful and necessary.” 

RWJF-Child Obesity Weekly Update 

Utah OHD Wins Federal Office of Minority Health Grant

Utah OHD is proud to report that we have been funded by the Federal Office of Minority Health for the next two years. This grant was very competitive. Of the 46 state offices of minority health that were funded last grant cycle, only 22 received funds for this upcoming grant cycle. Of the 22 state offices of minority health that received funding again, about half received a funding reduction from the previous grant cycle. Utah OHD was funded at the same annual level of funding as in the previous grant cycle. This is an impressive accomplishment.