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No Funding Alert Next Week on December 27
The Funding Information Center will not publish a Funding Alert next week on Tuesday, December 27 due to the holidays. We will return to our normal distribution the following week with the January 3, 2012 issue.
Happy Holidays from the Funding Information Center staff!
From the Funding Information Center, 12/8/11
HHSC Issues RFP for Community Demonstration for Systems of Care Expansion - Achieving Successful Systems Enriching Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announces the issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) # 529-12-0060 for the Community Demonstration for Systems of Care Expansion - Achieving Successful Systems Enriching Texas (ASSET).
The State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), requests that communities interested in demonstrating a System of Care service delivery approach for children with serious emotional disturbances respond with a proposal that may be used to inform the expansion of System of Care practices in Texas. Authority to conduct this demonstration is through a federal grant project through the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant opportunity #SM-11-008. The sole point of contact for inquiries concerning this RFI is:
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Enterprise Contracts and Procurement Services Department
4405 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas 78756-3422
ATT: Alice Hanna, Purchaser
(512) 206-5277
e-mail: alice.hanna@hhsc.state.tx.us
All communications relating to this RFI must be directed to the HHSC contact person named above. All other communications between a respondent and HHSC staff concerning this RFI are prohibited. In no instance is a respondent to discuss cost information contained in a proposal with the HHSC point of contact or any other staff prior to proposal evaluation. Failure to comply with this section may result in HHSC's disqualification of the proposal. Please check the HHSC website at http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/about_hhsc/BusOpp/contracts.asp regularly for further information and updates.
From HHSC e-mail, 12/7/11
Public Funding Opportunities
Ancillary Studies in Clinical Trials (R01): RFA-HL-13-003
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/24/12, 8/24/12, 12/24/12. Application: 5/14/12, 9/24/12, 1/24/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The NHLBI intends to fund eight to 12 awards, corresponding to a total of $4.8 million, for fiscal year 2013. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites research grant applications to conduct time-sensitive ancillary studies related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders in conjunction with ongoing clinical trials and other large clinical studies supported by NIH or non-NIH entities. The program establishes an accelerated review/award process to support the crucial time frame in which these ancillary studies must be performed. Time-sensitive ancillary studies include those that require active longitudinal data collection and thus need to begin recruiting subjects as close as possible to the start of the parent study. The ancillary study can address any research questions related to the mission of NHLBI for which the parent study can provide participants, infrastructure, and data.
CFDA: 93.233, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-003.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) medical research, cardiovascular/heart disease, technology
Competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for Abstinence Education Services: HPCDP/ABST-0495.1
SOURCE: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Please see URL for eligibility information.
PURPOSE: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS or Department) Abstinence Education Services (Program) announces the expected availability of Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 HHS-2010-ACF-ACYF-AEGP-0123 funding to support abstinence education activities in Texas (Project). This Request for Proposal (RFP) is not limited to this source of funding if other sources become available for this Project. This RFP contains the requirements that all respondents must meet to be considered for contracts under this RFP. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification of the respondent without further consideration. Each respondent is solely responsible for the preparation and submission of a proposal in accordance with instructions contained in this RFP. This RFP has been arranged into two (2) components. All respondents must complete COMPONENT I. In COMPONENT II, respondents can choose between two intervention models: an in-school intervention model or an after-school intervention model. Respondents can choose one or both intervention models depending on eligibility restrictions. .Funding awards amounts for each component are outlined in Use of Funds.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Cheryl Dukes, (512) 776-2090, e-mail: cheryl.dukes@dshs.state.tx.us. For more information see http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=98141
From DSHS Client Services Contracting Unit (CSCU) e-mail, 12/16/11
Subject(s) substance abuse education/prevention, adolescent health, school health, children’s health
Competitive Revision Applications for Research on Neural Processes Underlying Sex Differences Related to Risk and Resilience for Mental Illness (R01): RFA-MH-13-020
SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/13/12. Application: 3/13/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIMH and ORWH intend to commit approximately $3,700,000 in FY 2013 to fund up to 10 grants in response to this announcement and the companion announcements.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks to support basic and translational research on the neurobiology of sex differences. Specifically, NIMH and ORWH solicit revision applications (formerly called competitive supplement applications) that explicitly test hypotheses regarding neural mechanisms underlying sex differences relevant to mental health. Applications should articulate a strong rationale for how the proposed project will significantly advance our understanding of the etiology and/or underlying pathophysiology of mental disorders in males and females.
CFDA: 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-13-020.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) mental health, medical research
Competitive Revision Applications for Research on Neural Processes Underlying Sex Differences Related to Risk and Resilience for Mental Illness (P50): RFA-MH-13-022
SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/13/12. Application: 3/13/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIMH and ORWH intend to commit approximately $3,700,000 in FY 2013 to fund up to 10 grants in response to this announcement and the companion announcements.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks to support basic and translational research on the neurobiology of sex differences. Specifically, NIMH and ORWH solicit revision applications (formerly called competitive supplement applications) that explicitly test hypotheses regarding neural mechanisms underlying sex differences relevant to mental health. Applications should articulate a strong rationale for how the proposed project will significantly advance our understanding of the etiology and/or underlying pathophysiology of mental disorders in males and females.
CFDA: 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-13-022.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) mental health, medical research
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation Grant: Nurse-Family Partnership Program Implementation: RFP# 529-12-0066
SOURCE: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/13/12. Application: 2/14/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Respondents that are public or private entities in the target communities listed below, including counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state that are currently an approved Nurse-Family Partnership Implementing Agency by the NFPNSO may apply. Respondents should also be a successful provider of services to low-income families in the community. Programs will be located in Ector County, Gregg County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County, Nueces County, and Potter County.
PURPOSE: HHSC is soliciting proposals from qualified entities within the State of Texas to (1) foster the development and operation of local NFP programs to provide educational, health, and other resources for low-income, first-time pregnant women during pregnancy and during the first two years of their infant’s life utilizing the NFP model in the targeted communities listed below. (2) Contribute as a nurse home visitation program to the development of local and statewide comprehensive five early childhood systems that promote maternal, infant, and early childhood health, safety, and development with strong parent-child relationships. Programs will be located in Ector County, Gregg County, Hidalgo County, Willacy County, Nueces County, and Potter County.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Alice Hanna, (512) 206-5277, e-mail: alice.hanna@hhsc.state.tx.us. For more information see
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/contract/529120066/docs/RFP.pdf
From HHSC e-mail, 12/15/11
Subject(s) children's health, community health services, nursing, prevention, women’s health
Neural Processes Underlying Sex Differences Related to Risk and Resilience for Mental Illness (R21): RFA-MH-13-021
SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/13/12. Application: 3/13/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIMH and ORWH intend to commit approximately $3,700,000 in FY 2013 to fund up to 10 grants in response to this announcement and the companion announcements.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks to support basic and translational research on the neurobiology of sex differences. Specifically, NIMH and ORWH solicit revision applications (formerly called competitive supplement applications) that explicitly test hypotheses regarding neural mechanisms underlying sex differences relevant to mental health. Applications should articulate a strong rationale for how the proposed project will significantly advance our understanding of the etiology and/or underlying pathophysiology of mental disorders in males and females.
CFDA: 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-13-021.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) mental health, medical research
Palliative Care and End of Life in People Living with HIV/AIDS (R01): RFA-NR-12-004
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/22/12. Application: 3/22/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Institute of Nursing Research intends to commit an estimated total of $2.1 Million, for up to six awards, split between this announcement and the parallel announcement of identical scientific scope, RFA-NR-12-005 (R21).
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: NINR is soliciting research focused on current palliative care (PC) and end of life (EOL) needs in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) has prolonged the lives of PLWHA leading to increasing numbers of people in the later stages of disease in need of quality PC and EOL support. This is particularly important in populations where HIV/AIDS is most prevalent and mortality from HIV/AIDS is the highest.
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-004.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS services, caregiver assistance
Palliative Care and End of Life in People Living with HIV/AIDS (R21): RFA-NR-12-005
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/22/12. Application: 3/22/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Institute of Nursing Research intends to commit an estimated total of $2.1 Million, for up to six awards, split between this announcement and the parallel announcement of identical scientific scope, RFA-NR-12-004 (R01).
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: NINR is soliciting research focused on current palliative care (PC) and end of life (EOL) needs in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) has prolonged the lives of PLWHA leading to increasing numbers of people in the later stages of disease in need of quality PC and EOL support. This is particularly important in populations where HIV/AIDS is most prevalent and mortality from HIV/AIDS is the highest.
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-005.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS services, caregiver assistance
Recruitment of Investigators Performing Translational Research: RFA R--12--RTR--1
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing.
$ AVAILABLE: This is a five-year award and grant funds of up to $2 million (total costs) may be awarded to newly independent investigators, up to $4.5 million (total costs) may be awarded to rising stars, and up to $7.5 million (total costs) may be awarded to established investigators.
ELIGIBILITY: Please see URL for complete eligibility requirements.
PURPOSE: This Request for Applications (RFA) seeks to support investigators performing translational research who have the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research. Applicants may address any research topic or issue related to cancer biology, causation, prevention, detection or screening, treatment, or cure by conducting studies that bridge the gap between mechanistically-oriented, laboratory-based cancer research and its ultimate clinical application.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: HelpDesk support is available for questions regarding user registration and online submission of applications. Telephone: (866) 941-7146, e-mail: ResearchHelp@CPRITGrants.org. For more information see http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/rfa_r-11-rtr-1.pdf
From CPRIT e-mail, 12/15/11
Subject(s) cancer research
Stroke Prevention/Intervention Research Program (SPIRP) (U54): RFA-NS-12-007
SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 3/3/12. Application: 4/3/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NINDS intends to fund up to two awards, corresponding to a total of $1.5 million per year direct cost per program, for fiscal year 2012. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The goal of the program is to develop high-impact stroke disparities interventions and research projects that have the ability to reduce stroke disparities in minority communities in the United States using effective and culturally appropriate methods. Required components include: (1) an intervention or prevention project to reduce stroke disparities in minority communities; (2) at least one additional stroke disparities research project that will address knowledge gaps or opportunities to improve the understanding of stroke disparities (race/ethnicity, rural, or low socio-economic); (3) resource-related cores that are essential to accomplishing the Specific Aims of the proposed research project and provide training/education.
CFDA: 93.853
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-12-007.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) mental health, medical research, health disparities, minority health
Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network (LURN) (U01): RFA-DK-11-026
SOURCE: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/14/12. Application: 3/14/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIDDK intends to fund an estimate of four awards, corresponding to a total of $1,250,000, for fiscal year 2012.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The present Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) supports the development of a cooperative research network (Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network, or LURN) to develop and qualify symptom-based instruments to measure early, late, transient, and persistent symptoms both in males and females, and to better define the phenotypes of men and women with symptoms of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD).
CFDA: 93.847
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-026.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/15/11
Subject(s) medical research
Private Funding Opportunities
2012 Innovator Awards Program for Transformative Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Projects
SOURCE: Kenneth Rainin Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Inquiry: 2/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to tenure-track professors (or the equivalent) at all levels from any scientific discipline and from any nonprofit research institution in the world. Interdisciplinary collaboration is strongly encouraged.
The program's key components for funding consideration include innovation, collaboration, scientific merit, and a high potential for success, as well as projects that, due to their innovative nature, may not be eligible for funding from the National Institutes of Health or other more traditional funding sources.
PURPOSE: The Kenneth Rainin Foundation has announced its 2012 Innovator Awards Program for Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The program is intended to support innovative, "out-of-the-box" research projects that are potentially transformative in the effort to diagnose, treat, and/or cure IBD. The program seeks to encourage worldwide cooperation across all disciplines to uncover the cause of the disease and create opportunities for novel approaches and alternative options for treatment.
CONTACT: None.
From Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin, 12/9/11
Subject(s) medical research, health professions training
Public Health Law Research Program Rapid Response Grants
SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letters of Intent: 12/29/11.
$ AVAILABLE: The Public Health Law Research (PHLR) program is accepting applications for Rapid-Response Evaluations awards of up to $100,000 for a period of up to 12 months to support time-sensitive and opportunistic studies on emerging or anticipated changes in public health laws. These studies must produce nonpartisan analysis to inform policy debates or add to the public health law research evidence base.
ELIGIBILITY: Preference will be given to applicant organizations that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, tribal groups recognized by the U.S. federal government, or entities affiliated with a tribal group. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories.
PURPOSE: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks to build evidence for and strengthen the use of regulatory legal and policy solutions to improve public health. RWJF is equally interested in identifying and ameliorating laws and legal practices that unintentionally harm health. As public health practitioners, policy makers, and others consider how laws influence the public's health, they need evidence to inform questions such as: How does law influence health and health behavior? Which laws have the greatest impact? Can current laws be made more effective through better enforcement, or do they require amendment? The purpose of RWJF's Public Health Law Research program is to answer such questions by building a field of research and practice in public health law.
Rapid-Response Evaluation studies will take advantage of opportunities provided by changes in law, regulation, or policy at any level of government. Studies may collect baseline data and, if time allows, measure the intended and unintended effects of laws, regulations, or policy innovations and their impact on the public's health.
Examples of studies eligible in this category include but are not limited to baseline data collection of newly enacted public health provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, analysis or evaluation of new land-use or zoning laws and policies designed to encourage safe outdoor spaces and increase physical activity, analysis or evaluation of new legal resources available to public health departments and the extent to which they are utilized, evaluation of new legal or regulatory approaches to enhance food safety, and the impact of federal and state immigration policies on public health services.
CONTACT: Heidi Grunwald, (215) 204-2217, e-mail: phlr@temple.edu. For more information see http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21181
From Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest Web site, accessed 12/16/11
Subject(s) public health, health policy research
Events
26th Annual Conference on the Prevention of Child Abuse
SPONSOR: Prevent Child Abuse Texas, Houston Metro Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, State Child Fatality Review Team Committee, Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), The Children’s Assessment Center, US Attorney’s Office-Southern District-Project Safe Child (PSC)
WHEN: March 19-20.
WHERE: Westin Galleria Houston, (Houston, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Please see http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/ataglance.html for full conference description.
COST: Please see http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/scan/fi=products/st=db/sp=registration/co=1/sf=prod_group/se=Conference/op=rm/nu=0/to=r/ml=50/tf=category/tf=description/to=x/tf=price/to=nr.html for cost information.
CONTACT: Prevent Child Abuse Texas, 13740 Research Blvd., Suite R-4, Austin, Texas 78750, (512) 250-8438, e-mail: pcatx@preventchildabusetexas.org.
From Prevent Child Abuse Texas e-mail, 12/14/11
Free HCV Training in South Texas
SPONSOR: Cardea, Coastal Bend Aids Foundation, the Hepatitis C Support Project (HCSP)
WHEN: February 23, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
WHERE: Coastal Bend AIDS Foundation, 400 Mann St. Suite 800, (Corpus Christi, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Cardea, Coastal Bend Aids Foundation, and the Hepatitis C Support Project (HCSP) are offering a basic training on hepatitis C. The HCSP will certify workshop participants (who attend the entire workshop and successfully pass the quizzes) as HCV Basic Educators.
COST: The training will be provided at no cost and lunch and snacks will be provided. However, registration is limited to 40 participants, so please register early as registration openings will fill up quickly.
CONTACT: Laura Gamez, (512) 474-2166, e-mail: lgamez@cardeaservices.org.
From DSHS HIV/STD Program, HIV-STD Insider Update e-mail, 12/13/11
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