Women’s
Health Insurance Coverage
Health Insurance Coverage
of Women by State
Many women face barriers to obtaining coverage because they have limited access
to private insurance or do not qualify for public programs. Kaiser has released
two updated fact sheets with the most current information on health insurance
coverage for women.
The Impact of Abstinence and Comprehensive Sex and
STD/HIV Education Programs on Adolescent Sexual Behavior
Most abstinence-only
programs of the type that have received
$1.5 billion in federal funding do not help teens
delay initiation of sex, and there is no scientific
evidence to warrant their widespread use, according
to a major new review of sexuality education program
evaluations by Douglas B. Kirby. In contrast, many
comprehensive sex education programs, which emphasize
both abstinence and the use of protection for those
who do have sex, were found to have a positive impact
and should be replicated more widely. The study concludes
that a comprehensive approach to sex education is
effective and does not send a confusing message to
young people.
Community Health Leaders Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
November 7, 2008
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
program each year honors ten outstanding and otherwise unrecognized
individuals who overcome daunting odds to improve health
and health care, especially to underserved populations in
communities across the United States. The program elevates
the work of these unsung heroes through enhanced recognition,
technical assistance, and new leadership opportunities. DETAILS:
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20422
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Award
Deadline: January 30, 2009
The CCPH Annual Award recognizes exemplary partnerships
between communities and higher educational institutions
that build on each other's strengths to improve higher
education, civic engagement, and the overall health of
communities. DETAILS: http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/awards.html
Gates Award for Global Health
Deadline: October 31, 2008
The Gates Award for Global Health was established by
the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation to honor
and reward organizations which have developed processes
for improving health, especially in resource poor settings,
with measurable results. QUALIFICATIONS: Nominees must
be organizations that have been in operation for a minimum
of ten years. Non-governmental, charitable, or nonprofit
entities; private companies; government agencies; universities;
and multilateral organizations are all eligible for consideration.
DETAILS: http://www.globalhealth.org/conference/view_top.php3?id=749
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