Office of Minority Health State Partnership Grant Speakers’ Bureau

 

The State Partnership Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is housed in the Florida Department of Health, Office of Minority Health. As a part of the Office of Minority Health’s commitment to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Florida, the State Partnership Grant shall maintain a Speakers’ Bureau. The goal of the Speakers’ Bureau is to provide additional support to community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, Closing the Gap grantees, and institutions involved in reducing and eliminating health disparities and improving minority health outcomes. Our office shall maintain high standards of integrity in reviewing and selecting speakers for future presentations.

 

DOH MISSION

 

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.

 

PURPOSE OF THE SPEAKERS’ BUREAU

 

To develop a network of health experts which will provide the state of Florida the opportunity to increase their skills in the mastery of public health, health education, and effective and efficient training to target audiences.

 

EXPECTATION OF THE SPEAKERS’ BUREAU

 

Educational training to groups by experts in the field of public health that will increase knowledge and awareness to affect change in target groups regarding health care concerns among minority populations.

 

 

GOALS OF THE SPEAKERS’ BUREAU  

 

• Increase knowledge and awareness of health concerns impacting racial and ethnic populations.
• Increase the mastery of public health and health education to provide effective training to target audiences.
• Provide motivational tools to organizations, enhance infrastructure, and increase capacity building for addressing minority health.
• Increase community awareness around health disparities and emerging concerns among racial and ethnic minorities.
• Increase knowledge in culturally and linguistically appropriate health care service delivery.
• Present and provide current research methods to address health concerns of racial and ethnic minorities.

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 

The State Partnership Grant welcomes health professionals to join the Speakers’ Bureau. We are seeking individuals who have expertise in promoting and increasing awareness regarding Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Oral Health, Infant and Maternal Health, Immunization, Health Outcomes Research, Cultural Competency, Funding/Grant Writing, Capacity Building, Health Care Access, and other related health issues.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS 

 

1. Submit a completed Speakers’ Bureau Registration Form
2. State Partnership Grant staff will review application and credentials
3. After application is approved, a letter of acceptance will be sent out to speaker
4. Speakers will be added to a database for public viewing

 

SPEAKERS’ MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 

 

• Provide a biography and a photograph to be placed on the Speakers’ Bureau website. Requesting organizations will use this information on promotional materials and for introduction of the speaker.
• Arrive at the meeting 30 minutes before his/her scheduled presentation to meet the program host or on-site coordinator and to ensure that all presentation materials are available.
• If you require the State Partnership Grant to make copies of any presentations or handouts, adequate notice must be given to the program prior to the speaking engagement.
• Evaluation forms must be disseminated, collected, and returned to the State Partnership Grant Program.   

 

 

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING SERVICE

 

 

It is the responsibility of the users of the database to contact individual speakers for an event. The State Partnership Grant Program will continually update and add new speakers to the database. The Speakers’ Bureau will provide a biography of each speaker to use in promotional materials and the introduction of the speaker. The State Partnership Grant Program wants you to have a successful event; therefore, it is very important that you plan ahead, at least 6-8 weeks prior to your event. Early planning will allow enough time for publicity and securing the logistics needed for the event.  

 

PROCEDURES TO SELECT A SPEAKER 

 

• Select a speaker who will best match your needs from our website
• Be mindful of the dates that the potential speaker is available
• Discuss with the State Partnership Grant Program staff your needs, speaker’s criteria, and presentation preference.

 

  

Interested in becoming a speaker? Complete Speaker’s Registration Form.

 

 E-mail:
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to the e-mail address listed below.

For assistance or more information on the Speakers’ Bureau, please contact Dr. Tonetta Scott, SPG Program Coordinator by phone at 850-245-4941 or via e-mail at statepartnershipgrant@doh.state.fl.us.