COVID-19 data on Native Americans is ‘a national disgrace.’ This scientist is fighting to be counted

Science – News
By Lizzie Wade
September 24, 2020
By Lizzie Wade
September 24, 2020
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize (the Prize) elevates the compelling stories of places where residents are working together to transform education, jobs, transportation, housing, and more so better health flourishes for all. A Culture of Health recognizes that where we live—such as our access to affordable homes, quality schools, good jobs, and reliable transportation—affects how long and how well we live.
Applications Due: October 15, 2020
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support promising epidemiologic and implementation science research in racial/ethnic minority communities disproportionately affected by HIV while strengthening the capacity for conducting such research among investigators working in these communities. The NOFO supports Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) goals to promote health and reduce disease and disability by funding research that has the potential to result in high public health impact.
Applications Due: October 14, 2020
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
The Injury Prevention world may seem small, but we want everyone to gain new insight and learn from our colleagues!
Looking to connect with colleagues? We have designated networking opportunities and social activities into our interactive conference platform. Make lasting connections like never before!
2020 Virtual Tribal Motor Vehicle Safety Summit
For more information contact:
Jerrod Moore
Tribal Injury Prevention Program Coordinator
jmoore@aaihb.org
(505) 764-0036
American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) persons appear to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; however, limited data are available to quantify the disparity in COVID-19 incidence, severity, and outcomes among AI/AN persons compared with those among other racial/ethnic groups.
Early Release
August 19, 2020