Washington, D.C. - The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This opportunity is for college seniors and recent college graduates who have a strong interest in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities, or who are themselves a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial and ethnic health disparities. The application deadline is 5:00pm ET on December 14, 2007.

During their nine-week experience, the Scholars work in congressional offices in Washington, D.C., obtaining first-hand experience in the policy-making process. They participate in seminars and site visits to enhance their practical knowledge of health care issues and gain first-hand knowledge of the federal legislative process .....Full Story

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide for African Americans. This Guide is a companion piece to Drugs, Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: A Consumer Guide, which was published in 2006. That brochure discussed the issue of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS generally; this Guide focuses on these issues as they specifically affect the African-American community. It is designed for substance abuse treatment counselors to use with or distribute to African-American clients who may be involved in risk behaviors associated with HIV/AIDS. The four-page brochure explains the increased risk of HIV transmission among people who actively use substances and stresses the importance of seeking treatment for both substance use and possible HIV-related health issues .....Full Story