August 2, 2021

World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2021 is World Breastfeeding Week and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) invited you to join their campaign. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding. Learn More

NJ HEROES TOO: A Successful Deployment of Publicly-Engaged Scholarship to Conduct COVID-19 Testing in Black and Latinx Communities Learn More

The Lingering Effects of COVID-19 Social Isolation New survey by researchers from Rutgers and other universities captures trends in social isolation during the pandemic. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Virtual Zumba for Older Adults and Beginners August 3, 10am ET The New Brunswick Free Public Library invites you to have fun and get fit this summer with Eugenia Chiang of Genie Dance Fitness! This Zumba session will feature slower Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves.

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Grilling with Diabetes August 6, 12pm ET Just because you have diabetes doesn't mean you can't enjoy a good BBQ! The East Brunswick Public Library invites you to learn creative ways to grill and still follow a healthy eating plan. Attendees will watch a pre-recorded cooking demonstration, then have live Q&A with the presenter.

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Funding Opportunities

The RADx-UP Rapid Research Pilot Program To further support communities across the nation who are confronting COVID-19, the RADx-UP Coordination and Data Collection Center (CDCC) is soliciting applications. The Rapid Research Pilot Program is open to universities and non-profits both within and outside of the RADx-UP network and will support the implementation of novel or emerging testing technologies in communities. Learn more here.

Community Resources

Student Develops App to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates: New Brunswick Honors College student, Zoe Reich sets out to make a difference. Read more here. Camden Barbershops Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign. Read more here. 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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