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July 26, 2022

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Shout-Outs

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For First Time, Nurse To Head NY Academy of Medicine
The New York Academy of Medicine has for the first time named a nurse to be its president: Ann Kurth, PhD, MPH, MSN. Kurth, whose tenure begins January 1, will also be the first non-physician to lead the 175-year-old organization. Kurth is dean of the Yale School of Nursing and professor at the Yale School of Public Health, and an epidemiologist and clinically trained nurse-midwife.

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Unique Tuition-Free NP Program Appoints 1st Executive Director
Penn Nursing’s new community care program welcomes Kimberly Strauch, PhD, MSN, ANP-BC, as its first executive director, just in time for the first cohort of fellows this fall. The Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, announced in February, is a tuition-free program dedicated to building a workforce committed to working in and with underserved communities.

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Video Spotlights Campaign’s Push To Increase Health Equity Through Nursing



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A new video shines a light on the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action’s successes and plans to advocate for a healthier America for all through nursing. The video spotlights equity goals that guide the Campaign, which is an initiative of AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.



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Medicare Savings Programs: “Put Money Back in People’s Pockets”
Many low-income Medicare beneficiaries are scraping by—or worse, going without medications—because they don’t know they qualify for financial aid. That’s why AARP Foundation is partnering to spread word of federal programs designed to help pay for health care. Medicare Savings Programs “put money back in people’s pockets,” says Nicole Heckman, AARP Foundation’s director of benefits access. (See grant opportunity below.)

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Study: More Diverse Health Workforce Means Fewer Maternal Problems

A study focused especially on registered nurses shows that a more diverse health care workforce leads to improved maternal health outcomes. The researchers analyzed data from 2017 U.S. birth certificates, finding that the states with the highest nurse diversity were associated with a reduced risk of severe adverse maternal outcomes.

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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





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Funds Offered To Spread Word of Medicare Programs

Calling all community organizations with ideas to engage and inform older adults—especially those in historically underserved populations: AARP Foundation seeks to let low-income Medicare recipients know that they can tap into federal Medicare Savings Programs for many health costs (see item above). The grants are open to organizations in 22 priority states. Deadline: August 3.

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E4A Open to Applications to Researchers Advancing Racial Equity
Evidence for Action funds grants based on the premise that achieving racial equity is not possible without a focus on the foundational and structural drivers of health. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program seeks to fund researchers who will focus on the systems, structures, laws, policies, norms, and practices that give rise to health inequities.

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Journal of Professional Nursing
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Seeks Peer Reviews
The Journal of Professional Nursing seeks to add reviewers to help in its peer review of manuscripts. The need is greatest now for those with expertise in qualitative research methods and statistics, but the publication welcomes applications from others who have proficiency in other areas.

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The NurseHack4Health Pitch-a-Thon Is On!
Do you and your team have an idea for redesigning a healthy environment where the workforce can thrive? Pitch your idea for a chance to receive a grant up to $250,000 to bring it to life. Nurse-led nonprofit health systems—ideally, those that are interdisciplinary—are invited to start by completing the eligibility form. Deadline: August 18.

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Have a Project That Helps Patient Outcomes? Go for This ANA Prize
Take a chance on your ideas, says the American Nurses Association in seeking submissions for its 2023 Innovations Award. Awards will be presented to a nurse and to a nurse-led team whose product, program, or practice exemplify nurse-led innovation in patient safety or outcomes. For example: A recent winning idea was for a pop-up clinic. Deadline: November 4.

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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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How the NLC Works for Telephonic Nurses
NCSBN. July 26.

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How Does the NLC Work for Military and Military Spouses
NCSBN. August 23.

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Echo on Racism in Nursing National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing. September-December 2022.

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Putting Care at the Center 2022
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, The National Center for Complex Health & Social Needs, and Adventist Health. September 21-23. Sacramento, CA.





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