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A newsletter of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.


April 6, 2021Send shout-outs, story ideas, and webinar information to Aidan McCallion at
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Shout-Out

In Memoriam: Bernardine M. Lacey, 1932–2021
Nursing leader Bernardine M. Lacey, EdD, RN, FAAN, died on March 26, leaving a legacy of accomplishments, and barriers broken. The Maryland Nurses Association notes: “Her reputation as a nurse and nurse educator is unmatched in the nursing profession.” Dr. Lacey was an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend and supporter of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action mentoring program with historically black colleges and universities.

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Campaign News and Features

Campaign Names New Co-Chair for Equity, Diversity Committee
The medical director of Hope Community Clinic in New Orleans is now helping guide the Campaign for Action’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee. Scharmaine Lawson, DNP, FAANP, FAAN, will co-chair with Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, FAAN, as former co-chair Carmen Alvarez, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, steps down.

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2021 County Health Rankings Reviews U.S. Neighborhoods
The latest County Health Rankings & Roadmaps is out—and what a year it has measured. “While the Rankings do not measure COVID-19 risk,” says the announcement for the 2021 findings, “they do help to show the root causes that contribute to poor health.” The findings are searchable by ZIP codes and myriad health factors, and show how residents can help improve their neighborhoods.

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Explore the health rankings


U.S. Seeks More Health Care Workers to Administer Vaccines
As the U.S. sees an increase in the number of doses of vaccines, more people are needed to help give the shots. That’s why the Department of Health and Human Services is asking all qualified people to step up—including current and retired traditional and nontraditional health care professionals and students in health care programs.

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AARP and Nurses on Boards Coalition Want You!
Every community welcomes leadership, and now’s the time to get involved: AARP and the Nurses on Boards Coalition seek nurses to represent AARP on community boards working to improve patient care, support family caregivers, build healthier communities and advocate for policies that lead to better health and well-being.  

 

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Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
Fans of the Campaign for Action like to learn what’s happening in other states. But we might not know your stories. Help us celebrate your efforts and share details of progress by dropping a note to Aidan McCallion at
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Funding, Tools, and Other Opportunities

New - Apply to Present at Complex Care Workshop
If you work in complex care, consider presenting at the National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs’ virtual conference, October 20-22. How have you adapted your programs, tools, and partnerships to meet your participants’ needs? This year’s theme: “Trust, trauma, and healing in our communities.”

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Apply by May 17

AARP Community Challenge Funds “Quick-Action” Projects
Do you have a project—or an idea for a project—that can make a neighborhood more livable for people of all ages? AARP’s Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects, be they ways to improve public spaces, housing, transportation, diversity and inclusion, or more. Deadline: April 14.

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Fellows Sought to Be Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks applicants for its Interdisciplinary Research Leaders, a three-year national leadership development program designed to support new interdisciplinary, action-oriented research collaborations, in the name of achieving health equity. Deadline: May 5.

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RWJF Funds Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
What can we do today to create a better, more equitable tomorrow? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites scientists, anthropologists, artists, urban planners, community leaders and others who have new ideas that could alter the trajectory of health to apply for the Pioneering Ideas grant. No deadline.

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Systems for Action Aims to Boost Health Equity
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Systems for Action program seeks proposals to measure the impact of collaborations across the nation’s fragmented medical, social, and public health systems—partnerships that allow organizations to better share in the costs, benefits, and influence that govern these initiatives. Grants are available for research to evaluate solutions. Deadline: June 9.

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Meetings and Webinars
Meetings open to all unless otherwise noted. Follow links for details about fees and registration.


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Coronavirus Information Tele-Town Halls

AARP. Thursdays, 1 p.m. ET. Call-in number: (855) 274-9507.



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County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 101

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. April 13, 3 p.m. ET.



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Future of Nursing 2020-2030 Consensus Study
National Academy of Medicine. Tentative: May.



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NurseHack4Health: Improving Access to Care

Johnson & Johnson, SONSIEL, Microsoft, and dev up. May 14-16



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2021 MDAC Virtual Leadership Summit
Maryland Action Coalition. May 24, 9:15 a.m. ET


Campaign for Action Stakeholder Summit

Center to Champion Nursing in America. June 3-4.



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Putting Care at the Center 2021

National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs. October 20-22.



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Achieving Health Equity Through Growth, Innovation, and Reflection

Michigan Center for Nursing. October 22.









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