May is Asian-Pacific Heritage Month 2008
This year’s theme: Leadership, Diversity, Harmony: Gateway to Success, picks up from the 2007 theme Pursuing Leadership through Diversity and Unity. Leadership and Diversity are constants which resonate throughout the Asian and Pacific American Community.

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May is American Stroke Month
Understanding what you can do to reduce your risk can decrease your chances of having a stroke. But it is still important to know the warning signs of stroke and how to respond to them.

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Academy for Health Equity Conference Scheduled for June
The first national conference of the new Academy for Health Equity is scheduled for June 26-27, in Denver, Colorado.

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White House Conferences on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The White House is hosting a new series of regional conferences in partnership with states across the country. These events are designed to connect effective social service organizations with resources that can strengthen and expand the services they offer to the people they serve.

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2008 Adolescent Family Life (AFL) Demonstration Projects
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs requests applications for Adolescent Family Life (AFL) prevention demonstration grants.

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OMH Publishes Strategic Framework on Disparities
OMH's new Strategic Framework for Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities aims to promote systems approaches to understanding and eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities through program, policy and research activities, including the National Partnership for Action.

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Indian Health Service HIV/AIDS Collaborative Regional Trainings [PDF, 256KB]
Four training sessions will take place throughout the country between March and May 2008. Take a look at the flyer to find out more about the trainings.

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The Number to Call: 1-800-444-6472
For health-related concerns, help is just a phone call away. OMHRC is your guide to better health. So what are you waiting for? All you have to do is call: 1-800-444-6472.
Hablamos español.

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Other Spotlight Items

HHS Awards $1.2 Million to Address Meth Abuse in Native American Communities

Health and Human Services Statistics About Minorities' Data Portal Available

NCQA Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award Program