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Monday, November 15, 2021 All Times ET
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day
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Read this Q&A with FORHP's Kristi Martinsen, director of the Hospital State Division to learn about health challenges faced by rural communities. National Rural Health day is this Thursday, Nov. 18 and kicks off with remarks by Acting Administrator, Diana Espinosa at 11:30 a.m. See agenda for full schedule of events. |
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News
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HHS Vaccine Equity
HRSA announced $143.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to expand community-based efforts for local vaccine outreach to build confidence and address barriers.
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HRSA Honors Veterans
CAPT Carmen Clelland of OHE discussed the history of Native American military service at the Veterans Day observance. The event was sponsored by Veterans Council, which represents the more than160 vets on staff.
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Transgender Primary Care
Register to join a conversation on Transgender-Affirming Primary Care, Wed., Nov. 17 at noon.
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Staff Vaccinations
Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22, unless the law allows an exception. Employees may now report their vaccination status using HHS Vax. Accommodations can be requested by email.
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One Drive Migration
Flu Shot Availability
Staff can schedule an appointment for free flu shots now through Nov 30, at the FOH 5600 Health Center every Tues. and Thurs. from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Email or call (202)-897-6122 to schedule an appointment.
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Communication Resources
Web design help, social media and visual style guidelines, the video request form, images, logos, templates and more are all on the OC SharePoint site.
Contact your communications liaison before reaching out to OC directly.
Previous issues of The HRSA Weekly are in the archives.
COVID-19 Updates
Visit the COVID-19 Employee Safety Information pages to get your questions answered about 5600 Fishers Lane and the ways HRSA has committed to protecting employees and minimizing disruption to the agency’s mission.
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HRSA Honor Awards
Join the 39th Annual HRSA Honor Awards “Virtual” Ceremony, Nov. 18, from 1–2 p.m. For reasonable accommodation requests, e-mail RA-Request@hrsa.gov.
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Staff Mentoring Program
Join the new HRSA Mentoring Program to expand your professional network and learn healthy habits for intentional career growth.
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Food Trucks
Available Wednesdays in November, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at 5601 Fishers Lane.
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Virtual Health Fair
Register for a virtual Open Season health fair, which includes live chat sessions with participating insurance carriers and more, from Nov. 8-Dec. 13.
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Donate to CFC
This week’s cause is Children and Family Services. Pledge to support children and families with education and other opportunities.
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Federal Benefits
Medicare 101 Webinars
Register for one of the monthly webinars running through January to learn how the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Medicare work in retirement.
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Fitness Center Updates
Linking HRSA's Officers
COS: Open Office Hours
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Profile
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Michael Fallahkhair
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Learning
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Community Health Worker
Join this discussion on promoting Community Health Worker workforce leadership development, today, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. This event is supported by the NOSLO cooperative agreement.
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Be Positive Webinar
Join this workshop to learn tips and tools to manage challenges and change, tomorrow, Nov 16, from noon-1 p.m. using code "hrsa."
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Hispanic Health Equity
Register for a webinar on breaking down social barriers of health amid a pandemic, Wed., Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.
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Supervisor RA Training
Wellness Webinar
Join a virtual wellness workshop Wed., Nov 17, from 1-1:30 p.m. using code "hrsa."
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Workforce Flexibility
Register for a webinar that examines governor-issued executive orders that expanded scope-of-practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wed., Nov., 17 at 2 p.m.
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Telework Resources
COVID-19 Leave Options
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Detail assignments to other HRSA and HHS offices are on the HRSA Detail Opportunities page
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