African Peace Partners

David Niyonzima survived a massacre in 1993 in Burundi that was directed at him and a group of his Quaker students. This began David’s incredible journey of advocating and working with forgiveness and reconciliation plus learning how to heal traumatized clients.

David is a Quaker Minister with a master’s degree in counseling from George Fox University which awarded him its John Woolman Peacemaking Award in 2000. He is the Director of THARS (Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Services) in Bujumbura, Burundi where he developed a wide range of services including Listening Rooms, Support Groups and Community Mediation. He was a Fellow at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.

David will be in Charlottesville September 16-19, 2013, commencing a national tour of speaking and 1/2 day workshops sponsored by THARS International (www.tharsinternational.com).

David will give a 5-hour seminar for professionals the day of Sept 19 at the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities ($50 fee).

David will give a free presentation to the public the night of September 19, 7:30 pm at Tandem Friends School. David is an engaging and charismatic speaker. He is available for meetings and presentations in Charlottesville on September 17 and 18.

For more information or to assist, contact:

Jim Mustin - African Peace Partners

2706 Eton Road - Charlottesville, VA 22903

434/906-4239 - mustin3000@yahoo.com

Research Corner

Ethnic Differences in Mental Illness and Mental Health Service Use among Black Fathers Doyle, O.; Joe, S.; Caldwell, C. H. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, Supplement 2 (May), p. s222-s231, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300446

Gathering Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in Health IT: Better Information Can Help Close Disparities Gap / Baker, K. -- Washington, DC: Center for American Progress, 2012 / 4 p.
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2012/02/pdf/baker_lgbt_fact_sheet.html

Guidelines for Psychological Practice With Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Clients / American Psychological Association (APA). American Psychologist, v. 67, #1 (January), p. 10-42, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0024659

Hispanic Lesbians and Bisexual Women at Heightened Risk or Health Disparities / Kim, H. J.; Fredriksen-Goldsen, K. I. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, #1 (January), p. e9-e15, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300378

The Influence of Implicit Bias on Treatment Recommendations for 4 Common Pediatric Conditions: Pain, Urinary Tract Infection, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Asthma / Sabin, J. A.; Greenwald, A. G. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, #5 (May), p. 988-995, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300621

Medication Adherence among Latino and Non-latino White Children with Asthma / McQuaid, E. L.; Everhart, R. S.; Seifer, R.; Kopel, S. J.; Mitchell, D. K., et al. Pediatrics, v. 129, #6 (June), p. e1404-e1410, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-1391

Modeling the Impact of Social Discrimination and Financial Hardship on the Sexual Risk of HIV among Latino and Black men who Have Sex with Men / Ayala, G.; Bingham, T.; Kim, J.; Wheeler, D. P.; Millet, G. A. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, Supplement 2 (May), p. s242-s249, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300641

The Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Lung Disorders in Northern Plains and Southwest American Indians / Sprague, D.; Bogart, A.; Manson, S.; Buchwald, D.; Goldberg, J. / American Indian Services Utilization, Psychiatric, Epidemiology, Risk and Protective Factors Project (AI-SUPERPFP). Ethnicity & Health, v. 15, #6 (December) p. 569-579, 2011.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13557858.2010.500017

Religious Climate and Health Risk Behaviors in Sexual Minority Youths: A Population-based Study / Hatzenbueler, M. L.; Pachankis, J. E.; Wolff, J. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, #4 (April), p. 657-663, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300517

Taking It Like a Man: Masculine Role Norms as Moderators of the Racial Discrimination-Depressive Symptoms Association among African American Men / Hammond, W. P. American Journal of Public Health, v. 102, Supplement 2 (May), p. s232-s241, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2011.300485

Trying to Breathe Easy / Moscou, S. Minority Nurse, (Spring), p. 14-16, 2012.
http://www.minoritynurse.com/trying-breathe-easy

Young Native American Men and their Intention to use Family Planning Services / Rink, E.; Fourstar, K.; Elk, J. M.; Dick, R., et al. American Journal of Men's Health, v. 6, #4 (July), p. 324-330, 2012.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557988312439226

Getting a doctor's appointment tougher on Medicaid

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Americans on Medicaid have a harder time getting a prompt doctor's appointment, which may help explain why some end up going to the ER, a new study finds.
The problem is likely to grow, researchers say, as more people go on Medicaid as part of national healthcare reform. So simply expanding coverage may not be enough to improve low-income Americans' access to primary care.

"Insurance coverage does not necessarily mean better access," said senior researcher Dr. Adit A. Ginde, of the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

The study found that of more than 230,000 Americans surveyed over a decade, Medicaid recipients had more problems getting an appointment with a primary care doctor.

Just over 16 percent reported at least one "barrier" -- like having to wait too long for an appointment, limited health clinic hours, or even being unable to get someone on the phone at the doctor's office. That compared with 9 percent of survey respondents who had private insurance. To learn more click here.

Youth Health Festival!

Attend the Youth Health Festival!Saturday, April 21, 2012 -
Health Equity Day of Action

WHAT: Youth Health Festival: Young. Healthy. YOUnited!
WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 12 noon to 4 pm
WHERE: Columbia Heights Educational Campus, 3101 16th Street, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20010 **FREE PARKING *** Learn more

New Breast Health Clinic

Pathways is excited to announce our new breast health clinic, open to

women of all ages.

Sign up for:

Free breast health workshop

Free mammogram (transportation provided)

This clinic operates every second and fourth Tuesday at Pathways, 1200 W.

Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 804-862-1104.

Pathways

1200 W Washington St Petersburg VA 23803

p 804.862.1104 x311 f 804.862.1015

Help us reach our goal for this fiscal year, invest today:

http://www.pathways-va.org/contribute

NPA Toolkit for Cummunity Action

Please visit the NPA webpage for the posting of the "NPA Toolkit for Community Action" at www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/npa/

The NPA Toolkit for Community Action is designed to support community efforts in the goal of ending health disparities and promoting health equity, the Office of Minority Health has released the new NPA Toolkit for Community Action. Through this toolkit, community members will have the information and resources they need to help engage fellow citizens and local media as they spread the word about health disparities and educate others about the impact disparities have in the lives of individuals and the greater impact on society.

Cultural Competence in Dementia Care

Cultural Competence in Dementia Care - Tuesday, June 28th from noon-1pm.

Panelists: Tracey Gendron and Shannon Marling (VCU)
Moderator: E. Ayn Welleford (VCU)

Working with individuals with diverse backgrounds implies an imperative need to become culturally competent, and in particular, to acquire the knowledge of a group’s diversity, history, culture and contemporary reality. The event will described how the cultural background of both the caregivers and elders with dementia disorders impact recognition and treatment of the disease, will identify barriers that exist among African American, Hispanic and Asian family members that impact the decision to seek treatment for symptoms of dementia, and finally, will describe the function of cognitive testing using neuropsychological assessments and the role that ethnicity plays in valid outcome measures.

To register go to:
http://www.alzpossible.org/newsletter/culturalcompetence.htm

Kimberly Williams
Education Coordinator Assistant
Department of Gerontology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Healthy Moms Advice Kit

Dear Abby has teamed up with FDA's Office of Women's Health and the Federal Citizen Information Center to offer the FREE "Healthy Moms Advice Kit."

The kit provides practical tips on hay fever, depression, keeping food safe, getting a good night's sleep, HPV (human papillomavirus), and other topics.

You can order the kit in printed form or view an online version of these publications.


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The Virginia Telehealth Network introduces a new initiative

The Virginia Telehealth Network introduces a new initiative - the establishment of the Virginia Telehealth Network Awards Program. The Virginia Telehealth Network will recognize and thank individuals and/or organizations for making significant contributions to rural communities by improving access to quality, affordable and accessible health care through the use of telehealth.

Awards: • Virginia Telehealth Network Individual Award for Distinguished Service • Virginia Telehealth Network Award for Outstanding Contribution

The first award, “Virginia Telehealth Network Individual Award for Distinguished Service” will acknowledge individuals that are actively involved in successful initiatives addressing healthcare needs in rural areas of Virginia through the use of telehealth. The individuals must have played important roles in the design and implementation of programs and been instrumental in carrying out the programs successfully.

The second award, “Virginia Telehealth Network Award for Outstanding Contribution” will recognize organizations’ innovation and excellent performance in their efforts designed to address and enhance telehealth initiatives in rural areas. These awards will be presented at the 2011 Virginia Telehealth Summit, scheduled for April 5th, 2011.

All recipients will be recognized on the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, Virginia's State Rural Health Plan, and Virginia Telehealth Network websites.

Number of Awards for 2011: Up to two (2) individual “Distinguished Service” awards Up to two (2) organizational “Outstanding Contribution” awards Go to http://ehealthvirginia.org/VTN%202011%20Telehealth%20Summit%20Awards%20Nomination%20Packet-1-3.doc to access the nomination form.

"An interdisciplinary approach to understanding genetic influences on alcohol problems and related disorders."

On behalf of the VCU Department of Epidemiology & Community Health I am writing to invite you to our Fall 2010 Seminar Series. This fall the seminars are focused on the theme "Social Determinants of Health" and features interdisciplinary scholarship from faculty throughout VCU - and beyond. Seminars take place on Mondays from 1 to 2pm at One Capitol Square, Rm. 305.

The first seminar will be given by Dr. Danielle Dick on 9/13 entitled "An interdisciplinary approach to understanding genetic influences on alcohol problems and related disorders." Dr. dick is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry 7 human Genetics and an expert on the intersection of environmental & developmental factors with genetic risk of substance use disorders.

Click here to view the full details about all the seminars schedules & location information.

Please circulate this information to faculy, students, & staff that you feel might be interested in attending. If you have any questions about the series, please contact Dr. Briana Mezuk at bmezuk@vcu.edu or Susan Margaret at smargaret@vcu.edu. Or call 804-628-2511.

Is the Health Care System Ready for Health Reform?

Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET

The Kaiser Family Foundation’s next live, interactive webcast in its Today’s Topics in Health Disparities series on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET will examine how ready the health care system is for the influx of newly covered individuals that health reform aims to deliver. In the health care proposals being considered by Congress, changes to Medicaid alone could mean as many as 15 million people would become newly eligible for the program and many live in medically underserved areas.

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Valerie Jarrett Online Chat on Health Insurance Reform's Impact on Minority Communities

On Monday November 2 at 3:30 p.m. Valerie Jarrett will hold an online chat to discuss how health insurance reform will impact minority communities and all Americans.

Please share this with your networks and affiliates and encourage folks to submit their questions now or join them on Monday at WhiteHouse.gov or at Facebook.com/WhiteHouse to submit your question live during the discussion.

Organizations banding together to effect policy change

Over 250 organizations from across the country signed on to support the inclusion of health equity provisions in the federal health reform package. Read the letter that was sent to the Senate Majority Leader and relevant committee chairs. A similar letter was sent to the House side as well.

Should affordable health care can be considered a fundamental human right?

Since the health care debate began, advocacy groups, including the NAACP and the National Council of La Raza, have been arguing for a public option and for health care that's affordable for all their members. But will they be successful in using a civil rights organizing platform to affect the health care debate?

Statistics show black hospital patients far less likely to survive heart attacks than white patients; black and Hispanic preschoolers less likely to receive asthma medications than white kids; minority residents of nursing homes less likely to get glasses or hearing aids; and minority women wait twice as long as white women for follow-up tests after an abnormal mammogram.

Read more and listen to the podcast

Money-Driven Medicine on DVD

This important new documentary, produced by Academy Award winner Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room), explores how the medical-industrial complex coupled with often perverse fee-for-service incentives brings us high cost yet poor performance health care. Money-Driven Medicine pierces the many myths about costs and quality so that all Americans can participate in the battle over health care reform. Learn more about the DVD at newsreel.org or moneydrivenmedicine.org and organize a screening.