Maternal Health, COVID-19 Funding - HRSA Weekly

Health Resources and Services Administration

Monday, April 18, 2022
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Advancing Black Maternal Health

Black Maternal Health Week 2022

Secretary Xavier Becerra and leaders across HHS released statements in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, which took place from April 11 –17. Administrator Carole Johnson said that "We are committed to improving Black maternal health and overcoming the social and structural inequities that tragically have led to far too many Black mothers and their babies dying during and shortly after pregnancy."

News

Home Visiting Awards

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HRSA awarded $16 million to strengthen MIECHV Programs through seven awards supporting eight states.


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HRSA announced the availability of $226.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding to launch the Community Health Worker Training Program.


Provider Relief Funds

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HRSA awarded more than $1.75 billion in Provider Relief Fund payments to 3,680 providers affected by the pandemic across the country.


New TSP Features

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New features to improve the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) are coming later this spring.The TSP also hosts a series of webinars on topics such as contributions, investment funds, loans, and withdrawals.  


COVID-19 Leave Options

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Read a summary of leave options and resources available to staff.


New Voice & Tone Guide

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HRSA's Office of Communications has released the very first HRSA Voice and Tone Guide. The guide will help you modify your tone by audience and platform. 


COVID-19 Updates

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Visit the COVID-19 Employee Safety Information pages for the updated FAQs about 5600 Fishers Lane and the ways HRSA has committed to protecting employees and minimizing disruption to the Agency’s mission.


Telework Resources

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Find helpful telework resources to assist you during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Minority Health Month

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Register for the National Minority Health Month 2022 “Give Your Community a Boost!” virtual event, featuring remarks from Administrator Carole Johnson on Thurs., Apr. 21, from 2-3 p.m.


Apply for the MLDP

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The Mid-Level Leadership Development Program application is now open. A recording of the MLDP Information and Essay Writing session is available.


New to 5600?

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Register for one of our refresher courses on security, visitors, parking, what to do in emergency situations, and more! Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Find out more.


Fitness Center Updates

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The 5600 Fishers Lane fitness center is now open 24/7. Check out HRSA's April virtual group exercise class schedule and monthly newsletter.


Donate with HRSA

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Join the Sleeves-Up virtual blood drive​ with the American Red Cross by Apr. 30. ​


Lactation Suites 

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Suites are open 24/7 to nursing mothers in the 5600 Fishers Ln. Health Clinic. Need access? Visit the FOH clinic during business hours.


COS: Open Office Hours

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HRSA’s Chief of Staff, Jordan Grossman, is hosting "Open Office Hours" every other Wed. for staff. Email Rosa Torres to set up a virtual appointment. 

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Emily Jayne-Lopez

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​​​​The Oregon native, EMT and second-generation college volleyball standout has joined the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.

Learning

Sleep Wellness 

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Register to learn about the benefits of sleep​ and how it affects our health this Wed., Apr. 20, from 1-1:30 p.m.


Relationship Building

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Join the AAPI ERG for a Part 2 Professional Development Workshop with an Executive Career Coach regarding "Relationship Building" on Tues., Apr. 26, from 12 -1 p.m.


Financial Literacy Month

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View recorded webinars on topics such as the Flexible Spending Account, Retirement 101, and Medicare.


Hybrid Management Tools

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Register to learn eight must-have principles for management in a hybrid environment. The one-hour sessions carry one Supervisor CE credit.


HR

Read the HR Connection for OHR events and announcements.

HLI virtual trainings updated schedule.

Software training schedule.


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.

Detail assignments to other HRSA and HHS offices are on the HRSA Detail Opportunities page