Community Calendar

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, this webinar is designed to provide you with the latest information on colorectal cancer, its causes, risk factors and screening guidelines. the webinar will also cover useful tips for lowering your risks and keeping your "gut" healthy. Join Durham County by registering here http://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1845977082217926159

Book Harvest is seeking a full time Book Babies Coordinator.This position is responsible for engaging in all aspects of the BookBabies program. The Coordinator will work closely to support all members ofthe Book Babies team, especially the Lead Coach, and will report to the BookBabies Lead Coach.

Book Babies is a program of Book Harvest that provides booksand literacy-rich home visits to children and their families from birth. Afamily enrolls in the program for five years, from the time their childis born. Every year, trained coaches provide 20 new, age-appropriate booksto enrolled families. Book Babies Coaches also engage in literacy coachingduring their visits. By the time a child graduates from Book Babies andstarts kindergarten, s/he/they will own 100+ age-appropriate books and will,we believe, enter school more ready to learn.

Please note: Native Spanish speaking skillsrequired, both oral and written; ability to provide translation services.

If you are interested in applying for the position of BookBabies Program Coordinator, please submit a resume, cover letter, andcontact information of two references to bbcoordinator@gmail.com.No phone calls, please. The priority deadline for receipt ofapplications is March 10, 2021.

The fitness world often gets involved in the discussion of HIIT or Hight Intensity Interval Training vs LISS or Low Intensity Steady State, as the preferred exercise format for getting stronger and/or losing weight. Let's dive into what each format des best and let you make the decision. Join Durham County by registering here https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5638716053932051216

A strong core and shapely arms are a goal for many. While both can be accomplished, let's delve into what it takes to see a difference in shape and form. A six-pck and a pumping set of "guns" are definitely admirable- let's look at how to get there or somewhere close it. Join Durham County by registering here http://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4628396809400846091

This webinar is part 3 of Pediatric Priorities: Improving Children’s Health in the COVID-19 Era, a virtual event series from U.S. News & World Report, developed with support from Texas Children’s Hospital. Across the country in recent months, health leaders have renewed their commitment to take aim at the social and economic causes of poor health in their communities -- and, in particular, at long-standing practices caused by racism that put minority children and families at greatest risk. Hear from experts at several institutions about the serious health effects caused by racism and poverty and steps that can be taken to begin moving the needle in a meaningful way to address this persistent health threat, one that the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics has called a “socially transmitted disease.”
Register here https://usnews.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J9Zvbx-PSDCG_E_uBg-Hmg

This summit will be held virtually on March 16-17th with a special Pre-Summit day on March 15th for NC Community Resilience Conference. the 2021 Learning & Leadership Virtual Summit will bring together the latest upstream prevention strategies to support in making prevention a priority in the community.

This summit will be held virtually on March 16-17th with a special Pre-Summit day on March 15th for NC Community Resilience Conference. the 2021 Learning & Leadership Virtual Summit will bring together the latest upstream prevention strategies to support in making prevention a priority in the community.

This webinar is part 4 of Pediatric Priorities: Improving Children’s Health in the COVID-19 Era, a virtual event series from U.S. News & World Report, developed with support from Texas Children’s Hospital. While the value of telehealth in the arenas of nonemergencycare and mental health therapy have received the most attention during theCOVID-19 pandemic, virtual care promises to transform the health landscape morebroadly in pediatrics. How can providers take advantage of new virtual healthopportunities? This discussion offers insights about what children’s healthprofessionals need to know to succeed regarding technology, regulations,security and other key elements of virtual care.
Register here: https://usnews.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l2CAJzSUQhiD7RQBWc_Qbw

This summit will be held virtually on March 16-17th with a special Pre-Summit day on March 15th for NC Community Resilience Conference. the 2021 Learning & Leadership Virtual Summit will bring together the latest upstream prevention strategies to support in making prevention a priority in the community.

The Durham County JuvenileCrime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now seeking proposals for a unique fundingopportunity. JCPC has funds available for programs that serve county youth.Please refer to their published RFP for eligibility requirements and to the JCPC website for additional information. Due to additional Raise the Agefunding provided by the state, the JCPC is hoping to expand the number offunded programs.

Questions? Please contact Kelley Johnson Waggy, Sr.Administrative Assistant-JCPC Coordinator, via phone - (919) 560-0534 - oremail - kwaggy@dconc.gov.

Health Policy Research Scholars (HPRS) is a four-year national leadership development program for full-time doctoral students from nonclinical, research-focused disciplines—who see policy as a key lever for change and are committed to ensuring their research is aligned with the health needs of communities. The program aims to include doctoral students motivated to improve health, well-being, and equity; challenge long-standing, entrenched systems; exhibit new ways of working; and collaborate across disciplines and sectors, while bolstering their leadership skills.

We’ll select up to 40 scholars who will receive a stipend of $30,000 each per year paid to their home institutions, for up to four years or until they complete their doctoral program (whichever is sooner). Scholars will also be eligible for competitive dissertation grants of up to $10,000 each, as well as competitive conference and research dissemination grants, awarded by the national program center directly to the scholars.

Durham CongregationsIn Action (DCIA) will be distributing micro-grants to local hunger reliefprograms addressing food insecurity and nutrition needs for low-incomehouseholds in crisis due to the COVID-19 economy,

Localorganizations, especially those in Black and Brown communities, are encouragedto apply for $2500 to $5000 to spend by November (awards will be made by April)to grow their reach.  For more information, email dcia@dcia.org. Completed applications must bereturned and submitted by email to dcia@dcia.orgby 4:30 pm, March 17, 2021.

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