OPPORTUNITIES Recruitment for 2 committees

Maternal Mortality Review Committee: Application for Membership The Maternal Mortality Prevention Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking professionals and community members to serve on the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC), formalized by the Maternal Mortality Prevention Act in 2019. The MMRC reviews de-identified cases of maternal deaths in Colorado, identifies the causes of maternal mortality, and develops recommendations to address preventable maternal deaths and improve the health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum people in Colorado.
All applicants must submit this completed application form, including current resume/curriculum vitae and three references, by August 15, 2019. 
Applicants who represent communities that are diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, English proficiency, income, wealth, and geographic region of the state, as well as those who are affected by higher rates of maternal mortality and by a lack of access to the full scope of maternity care health services, are strongly encouraged to apply. Members will represent diverse communities and a variety of clinical, forensic, psycho-social, and public health specializations and community perspectives.
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Please contact Shivani Bhatia, Maternal Health Coordinator, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, at shivani.bhatia@state.co.us with any questions.

Tobacco Review Committee The Tobacco Grant Program, on behalf of the Colorado Board of Health, is seeking applications for people interested in serving on the Tobacco Review Committee. This opportunity provides members with the chance to shape short and long term strategic priorities and funding for tobacco control work across the state.  There are two positions open at this time: Represents a socio-demographic disadvantaged population in Colorado Representative of a Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) All applicants must submit a signed application form and required attachments by 5:00 p.m. August 2, 2019.  Applicants who reside outside of the Denver metro area and particularly in rural areas of the state are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please see the TRC webpage for more details. Please share widely with your networks.