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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Tribal TPEP, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you all are staying cool during this heat wave. Below are updates, resources and events that are coming up.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Community Policy Leadership Institutes (CPLI):</u></b> The purpose of the Community Policy Leadership Institutes is to bring together community leaders, local public health authorities and decision makers through a facilitated process
to co-lead local policy initiatives primarily focused on reducing and preventing tobacco and alcohol use to address health disparities and achieve better health outcomes.
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<span style="color:windowtext">There will <b>be 4 teams that will</b> have the opportunity to apply for the first cohort<b>. Application will be sent by 7/29/2021</b> with one month to submit applications. The first cohort will be
<b>launching remotely in late September</b>. If you have <b>applied previously</b> you
<b>do not have to resubmit</b> an application, but please email <a href="mailto:Leah.Festa2@dhsoha.state.or.us">
Leah.Festa2@dhsoha.state.or.us</a> to let us know you are still interested.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">Webinar: Cannabis Policy, Equity, and Public Health with the Public Health Law Center: August 24, 2021 from 11am - 12:30pm</span></u></b><u><span style="color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">During this webinar, the Public Health Law Center will join us to provide an overview of the cannabis equity policy landscape in the U.S. We will examine Oregon's HB 3112 as a case study during the webinar and
have time for group discussion and analysis of the proposed bill. There were many questions about HB 3112 during legislative session, and we hope this opportunity will be helpful to walk through what cannabis equity can mean and how to examine cannabis policy
proposals with equity and public health in mind. This webinar is at the usually scheduled time for our Tobacco Prevention and Policy Call to make it easier on your schedules, and we’ll be finding additional times to provide program and tobacco retail licensing
updates. We hope you can join us<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">The Department of Revenue and Oregon Health Authority</span></u></b><span style="color:black"> are hosting
<b>two upcoming Tobacco Retail Licensure Q&A Sessions for Local Public Health Authorities</b>. At both sessions, we will cover the following topics:
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SB 587/Tobacco Retail Licensure overview<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Proposed timelines for state license application period and local license fee adoption<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Purpose, strategy and timeline for execution of state and county intergovernmental agreements (IGAs)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:black;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
Review of options for information/data sharing and enforcement participation<br>
Open forum for questions and answers <o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please register for one of the following sessions, and pass along to others in your organization who would be interested in attending:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Session #1:</span></b><span style="color:black">
<b>Tobacco Retail Licensure Implementation - Local Public Health Authority Q&A</b>
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Thursday, August 19th 3-4pm<br>
Register in advance for this meeting: <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-uqz8tHVcRm_GVIL-bDzt9NntJkzQ">
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-uqz8tHVcRm_GVIL-bDzt9NntJkzQ</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Session #2: Tobacco Retail Licensure Implementation - Local Public Health Authority Q&A
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</span></b><span style="color:black">Tuesday, August 24th 2-3pm<br>
Register in advance for this meeting: <a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdu-orDwqGZsVIuscX_Qv0I95Ihni84Q">
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdu-orDwqGZsVIuscX_Qv0I95Ihni84Q</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Feel free to reach out with any questions to Kelvin Adkins-Heljeson at <a href="mailto:Kelvin.ADKINS-HELJESON@dor.oregon.gov">Kelvin.ADKINS-HELJESON@dor.oregon.gov</a> or Ashley Thirstrup at
<a href="mailto:ashley.thirstrup@dhsoha.state.or.us">ashley.thirstrup@dhsoha.state.or.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>HOOD RIVER COUNTY PREVENTION DEPARTMENT IS HIRING: </u>
</b>Attached in the email are three positions Hood River Prevention Department are hiring: (1) Tobacco Prevention & Education Specialist (2) Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention & Education Specialist (3) Behavioral Health & Education Specialist. If you have any
questions about the positions, you can contact Belinda Ballah at <a href="mailto:belinda.ballah@co.hood-river.or.us">
belinda.ballah@co.hood-river.or.us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applications now open for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Community Partnership Program</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
</span>The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/opha.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b69a66f1-6849-4303-bc36-789cf1077436/1__;!!OxGzbBZ6!K1rUXTkMZK5CJ-uW4CbIHS4GDCBEjL9zUk8oK85oO0MOizaT9x_cHO-2qqqR9NNFe5vRDO9J2fl9hg$" target="_blank" title=" Community Partnership Program">Community
Partnership Program</a> is pleased to announce that a Tiered Grant funding cycle is now open. Applications will be accepted for projects that aim to address local, community-specific cancer-related needs in Oregon. In addition to funds, grantees gain access
to trainings, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to enhance project success.<b> The request for proposals is now available on the <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/opha.memberclicks.net/message2/link/b69a66f1-6849-4303-bc36-789cf1077436/2__;!!OxGzbBZ6!K1rUXTkMZK5CJ-uW4CbIHS4GDCBEjL9zUk8oK85oO0MOizaT9x_cHO-2qqqR9NNFe5vRDO_M_xIGgg$" target="_blank" title="how to apply">how
to apply</a> page of the Community Partnership Program website.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>2021 Virtual OPHA Annual Conference & Meeting</u></b>. Public health has remained in the public eye like never been before. The COVID-19 global pandemic and national discussion about racism and its impacts on health provides an opportunity
to come together to discuss the current situation, examine what we are learning, and strategize what we can do to build back better. At OPHA 2021 you'll find the latest in public health research and trends, focused learning sessions, thought-provoking speakers,
and plenty of networking opportunities. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.oregonpublichealth.org/opha-conference__;!!OxGzbBZ6!Owmv0BYO0293sno0i3k2LR7zz3985phdLPZsHVWfEPk0I16jXMwCGHi7N5Onn-j-sJ4416QjMWCHJQ$">
https://www.oregonpublichealth.org/opha-conference</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Last Week to Help Us Spread the Word, Oregon Statewide Pride Survey, Age 55+!</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>This is the final week to participate in the first-ever statewide project in Oregon to assess the needs of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit adults 55 and older! The survey will close on August 18, 2021. The project is funded by the Oregon Department of
Human Services Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), and the information gathered will be used for planning, program development and community education and advocacy to address the service, aging and health needs that support the strengths of
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit older adults in Oregon. Attached are outreach materials, including a flyer, postcard and social media posts. Please spread the word! For more information, contact
<a href="mailto:OregonSurvey@uw.edu">OregonSurvey@uw.edu</a> or 1-888-643-4498.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index Website</span></u></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></strong>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) developed the Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to enhance existing resources to support the identification of racial and ethnic
minority communities at greatest risk for disproportionate impact and adverse outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minority Health SVI is an extension of the CDC Social Vulnerability Index, which is a platform that helps emergency response planners and
public health officials identify, map, and plan support for communities that will most likely need support before, during, and after a public health emergency. <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA4MDYuNDQyMDY1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taW5vcml0eWhlYWx0aC5oaHMuZ292L21pbm9yaXR5LWhlYWx0aC1zdmk_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.YBgJdnjVW3RLIDd2-I2dbAf_VhAAu21T2VkrFSFCf8I/s/1667300321/br/110503322882-l__;!!OxGzbBZ6!Owmv0BYO0293sno0i3k2LR7zz3985phdLPZsHVWfEPk0I16jXMwCGHi7N5Onn-j-sJ4416ToLaiwVQ$" target="_blank"><b>Click
here</b></a> to visit the OMH microsite where you can learn more about the SVI and its potential uses, as well as download the corresponding dataset and data dictionary. To access the Minority Health SVI, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA4MDYuNDQyMDY1NjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL29uZW1hcC5jZGMuZ292L1BvcnRhbC9hcHBzL01hcFNlcmllcy9pbmRleC5odG1sP2FwcGlkPTMzODQ4NzVjNDZkNjQ5ZWU5YjQ1MjkxM2ZkNjRlM2M0JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSJ9.f0MZGGvXf0idGC5IS6fdx2cI8J6n1LJFAsUfR0mDvac/s/1667300321/br/110503322882-l__;!!OxGzbBZ6!Owmv0BYO0293sno0i3k2LR7zz3985phdLPZsHVWfEPk0I16jXMwCGHi7N5Onn-j-sJ4416QggaVzyw$" target="_blank"><b>click
here</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Channbunmorl Sou, MPA<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Community Programs Liaison<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Health Authority | Public Health Division<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention Section<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:channbunmorl.sou@dhsoha.state.or.us">channbunmorl.sou@dhsoha.state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cell: (503) 474-7758<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pronouns: He/Him/His<o:p></o:p></p>
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