In advance of World AIDS Day 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke about her goal for an “AIDS Free Generation” – a goal which aligns with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Visit PEPFAR http://www.pepfar.gov/ to view the November 8 speech.

Looking for more ways you can take action around World AIDS Day (December 1)? Here are a few simple, powerful, and engaging ways:

• Join the Facing AIDS Initiative: http://facing.aids.gov/
• Locate HIV Testing and Other HIV Services: http://aids.gov/locator/
• Read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: http://1.usa.gov/9d4b9M
• Posters and Tools: http://1.usa.gov/eibPZG
• Tweet Official hashtag #WAD2011

To mark the upcoming World AIDS Day 2011, a redesigned AIDSinfo Website was released today as well as the Spanish language infoSIDA. These sites offer federally-approved information on HIV research and treatment, including medical practice guidelines and treatment and prevention research studies, to health care providers, researchers, people affected by HIV/AIDS, and the general public.

Visit http://aidsinfo.nih.gov and http://infosida.nih.gov/ .

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) first consumer app, My Medications, hit Apple’s AppStore late last week. The app allows patients to manage their medications, immunizations, allergies, and to access their medical team’s contact information. The app costs just under a dollar: $0.99.

More at: http://ow.ly/7HbEk   [Mobile Health News]

U.S. high school students still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to a new study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers. Vegetable consumption was lowest among Hispanic and black students.

Read more at: http://ow.ly/7H8ly . [Health Day News, November 23, 2011]

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program is pleased the following draft report is now available and open for comment on the Effective Health Care Program web site until December 15, 2011:

Closing the Quality Gap Series: Quality Improvement Interventions to Address Health Disparities.  To view and comment, please visit: http://bit.ly/w0blnV

To view all Effective Health Care Program products that are currently available for comment, please visit: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/research-available-for-comment/

[effectivehealthcaremail list]

The Office of Migrant Education is pleased to announce that Notices Inviting Applications to the 2012 High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) competitions were published in the Federal Register.  Please refer to the links below for more information:

High School Equivalency Program: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-11-08/pdf/2011-28944.pdf

College Assistance Migrant Program: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-11-08/pdf/2011-28943.pdf

There will be a Pre-application webinar for the 2012 Competition of HEP and CAMP on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 2:00pm Eastern Time.  The webinar will assist potential applicants to complete their submissions for the 2012 competition.  Register for the webinar by clicking here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/707710458

Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the webinar.  Space is limited. [chw-outreach list]

On Thursday, December 15th, Health Outreach Partners is hosting an interactive web event: “The Role of Outreach in Improving Health Outcomes.”  This topic has been chosen based on demonstrated health needs in communities throughout the United States as well as interest from national outreach and health professionals.  If you are looking for an engaging professional development opportunity, you will not want to miss this event!  Sign up early, as space is limited.  Please visit http://www.outreach-partners.org/resources/ptp to sign up and for more information. [chs-outreach list]

Are you tired of plain old turkey and dressing? Want to try some Native American recipes this Thanksgiving? The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service provides a selection of recipes to help people use the commodities it distributes. One resource in this collection is A River of Recipes http://1.usa.gov/uqjIzX, which includes several Native American dishes. So, if blue corn flapjacks or Buffaloaf sound tasty to you, take a look. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! [USDA]

Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day. Since 2004, the Surgeon General has  encouraged Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family. Learning about their family’s health history may help ensure a longer, healthier future together.

See http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/ and the “Before You Start” tab for some specific tips for getting started (available in English and Spanish) [HHS.gov].

The theme for 2011 is: Leading with Science, Uniting for Action. There are many simple, but powerful and engaging ways to take action. Read more at: http://www.aids.gov/world-aids-day/