Deadline for applications: October 4, 2010 Evaluation and Program Manager Note: Spanish and English fluency are required for this position. If you are not fluent in both Spanish and English, please do not apply for this position. JOB SUMMARY The Evaluation and Program Manager will join an interdisciplinary CRI team focused on putting theory into practice to [...]

CPHA-N has established eight regions of its service area to improve member services, communications and support throughout Northern California.  Each Region will have a Regional Liaison Representative (RLR) to the Governing Council. The President of CPHA-N shall appoint a RLR for each of the eight regions. The appointments are for one calendar year and may [...]

CPHA-N Co-Sponsors a CE Program on Health Care Reform on September 10 in Santa Clara The Health Trust, The California Public Health Association-North (CPHA-N) and the EQUAL Health Network invite you to a special forum “The National Health Reform Law: Implications for Silicon Valley” WHEN:  Friday, September 10, 2010 from 9:00-11:00 AM WHERE: The Mayer [...]

Proposition 23 – Initiative on November ballot that will repeal AB 32 Proposition 23 is an initiative that recently qualified for the November ballot.  The proposition, sponsored by Texas oil companies, will repeal AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act that is critical to reduce air pollution and protect public health in California.  A coalition [...]

ALERT: On September 14, the U.S. Senate will consider an amendment by Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act that would virtually eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund created by the Affordable Care Act  (ACA) by using it as an offset to pay for his amendment. Please take the [...]

Breast Cancer Research and Latinas ‐ Community Education Forum Friday Sept 10, 2010 Marin Health & Wellness Center, San Rafael, CA 8:00am ‐ 8:30am Registration check‐in, Continental Breakfast, Networking 8:30am ‐ 8:45am Welcome & Forum Overview (Zero Breast Cancer) 8:45am ‐ 9:10am Understanding Breast Cancer Mary Mockus, MD, PhD, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Rafael [...]

Merced County Deputy Public Health Director Posted Date: August 10, 2010 Salary: $109,033 to $132,641 annually Description: Under direction, assist in planning, organizing, directing and managing the Public Health Services of the department including health education, emergency preparedness, indigent health care, jail health quality assurance, public health nursing, maternal and child health, communicable disease control, [...]

Job Announcement Finance Director The California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA), a 501(c3) tax exempt organization, seeks to hire a Finance Director experienced in non-profit financial management. Candidates must have a demonstrated track record in managing non-profit finances with a budget of more than $1 million; an understanding of regulations governing non-profit organizations including [...]

Funds available for Colorectal Cancer Education and Outreach FY 2010-2011 Issued By: The California Colorectal Cancer Program Background: California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP), in collaboration with the California Dialogue on Cancer, administers the California Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Program. The CRC Program aims to decrease the incidence of colorectal cancer by promoting colorectal cancer screening and [...]

Funds Available for Skin Cancer Prevention Outreach Activities Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Visit www.AvoidSkinCancer.com and click on “Mini-Grant Program” to view the full RFA announcement and download the application instructions and template. Background: California’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP), in collaboration with the California Dialogue on Cancer, administers the California Skin Cancer Prevention Program (SCPP).  SCPP [...]