August 3, 2022

World Breastfeeding Week


August 1 - 7, 2022 is World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding.


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New Program Aims to Boost Nursing Workforce Amid National Crisis


The Rutgers School of Nursing-Camden is launching a new certificate program to increase the pool of nurse educators available to train the next generation entering the profession.


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Call for Requests:

Community Engagement Virtual Salons (CEVS)


CEVS bring researchers together with patients, community members, and health care stakeholders to actively participate in cross-talk. It provides a forum for generating research questions, identifying evidence gaps, and defining outcomes meaningful to patients. To see a CEVS in action, take a look at the summary video featured below.


If you're interested in working with us, click here to learn more.

Upcoming Events

EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY:  

From Pitch to Alliance Management 


August 4, 9:30am ET


Come along on the Road to Commercialization Symposium Series! Learn how industry partners evaluate research collaborations and technology licensing opportunities: type of data they look for, how to speak their language and what questions to expect. 

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Monkeypox: A Conversation with Scientists, Clinicians, & Community Leaders


August 5, 11am ET


Rutgers School of Public Health hosts leading public health scientists, clinicians, and community leaders as they share critical information on the current monkeypox outbreak in the US and how to keep yourself safe.

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Funding Opportunities

Birth Justice Rapid Response Fund


The Birth Justice Rapid Response Fund is intended to provide quick, nimble, and flexible funding to advance the cause for the birth and reproductive rights of BIPOC communities and to set agendas and influence policies, practices, and narratives to advance birth equity.  Our goal is to reduce barriers and increase accessibility to funds for the birth justice movement.  The Fund is led by an Advisory Committee that consists of five organizations: National Birth Equity Collaborative, The Praxis Project Inc., SisterSongGroundswell Fund, and Ms. Foundation.


Learn more here.

Community Resources
New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: The State of New Jersey has put together a list of resources about the COVID-19 virus including testing sites, signs and symptoms, and FAQs about social services. 

You can find community-based and local COVID-19 testing site locations and hours here.

Middlesex County residents can register for a free COVID-19 test at sites throughout the county. Appointments required. The sites provide saliva-based test kits developed at Rutgers University.

Visit New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Registration site to pre-register for the vaccine. New Jersey's Covid-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center can be reached at 855-568-0545.
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