What's New
American Rescue Plan UDS+ Funding
Fiscal year (FY) 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) health center (H8F) and look-alike (L2C) award recipients have until Monday, May 23, at 5:00 p.m. ET to submit their FY 2022 ARP UDS Patient-Level Submission Funding (ARP-UDS+) applications in HRSA's Electronic Handbooks (EHBs).
Review the FAQs for applicants, which we will continue to update. We recently added this question:
- How do I respond to the first three questions on the ‘Grant Application – Create’ page in EHBs for the FY 2022 ARP-UDS+ application?
Visit the ARP-UDS+ TA webpage for the notice of funding opportunity, lists of eligible health centers, a recording of the applicant TA webinar, and other resources.
Service Area Competition NOFO Released for January 1 Starts
HRSA released the FY 2023 Service Area Competition (SAC) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), HRSA-23-018, for service areas with a January 1, 2023, project period start date. Find details for each of the announced service areas on the Service Area Announcement Table.
This NOFO announces the service areas for:
- January 1 start award recipients that received a 1-year period of performance through a SAC/SAC-Additional Areas in FY 2022.
- January 1 start award recipients that were given a 1-year extension due to the COVID-19 pandemic in FY 2022.
Applications are due in Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 5, and in EHBs by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 4. TA materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.
Stay Informed about Telehealth
Find out about the latest telehealth updates, best practices, funding opportunities, research, and more. Sign up for email updates from HRSA’s Office for the Advancement of Telehealth.
In addition, consider joining HRSA for the inaugural National Telehealth Conference on Monday, May 16, and Tuesday, May 17. Experts and leaders in the field will examine the evolution of telehealth, discuss its place in an integrated health care delivery model, and review the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform the future of telehealth.
COVID-19
FDA Limits Use of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine to Certain Individuals
On Friday, May 6, the FDA limited the authorized use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older for whom other authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccines are not accessible or clinically appropriate, and to individuals 18 years of age and older who elect to receive the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine because they would otherwise not receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you have Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine on hand, we recommend you store it until expiration so that it is available for use in these limited applications. For additional questions, reach out to us via the BPHC Contact Form.
Updated: CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Reference Guide for Health Care Professionals
CDC recently updated this tool for health care professionals. It provides basic information on the proper storage, preparation, and administration of the currently authorized COVID-19 vaccine products in the U.S.
COVID-19 Response Programs Office Hours
While these sessions are geared toward participants in our COVID-19 Response Programs, any HRSA-supported health center is welcome to attend.
The next session (Tuesday, May 17) will feature representatives from the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response providing answers to health center questions about clinical delivery of COVID-19 oral antiviral pills.
Sessions are from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. Register one time and you’ll have access to all Office Hour sessions from now until February 2023.
Mental Health Awareness Month
During last week’s Today with Macrae, we shared a number of links related to this observance. Here are some of them:
See events SAMHSA is hosting.
Hepatitis Awareness Month
Viral Hepatitis: Advances in Care and Treatment – Closing the Gap!
In recognition of Hepatitis Awareness Month (on Hepatitis Testing Day!), we invite you to a discussion of the state of viral hepatitis in the U.S. and how HRSA-funded health centers are addressing it.
Speakers including Dr. Robert Gish of La Maestra Health Center (San Diego, CA), Dr. Fares Khater of Mountain Comprehensive Healthcare (Prestonsburg, KY), and Dr. John Guilfoose of West Virginia University will describe challenges and share best practices.
Thursday, May 19
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Register here
For resources on treating hepatitis, visit our HIV, Hepatitis, and Health Centers webpage.
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Federal Implementation of Updated Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations
HHS’ Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy invites you to hear about the federal implementation of CDC’s updated guidelines on adult hepatitis B vaccination.
Monday, May 23
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Register here
Workforce
HRSA-funded NTTAPs present learning collaboratives:
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Creating a Culture of Self-Care at your Organization
Health Outreach Partners encourages health center operational staff and leadership to join this opportunity. You will provide support to one another to discuss, plan, and implement organizational self-care strategies to support the workforce and address burnout and compassion fatigue. Participants will develop a strategy tailored specifically to your organization’s needs. Register here.
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Aligning your Health Center Workforce Needs with National Training and TA Services
Join NACHC to discuss and explore the workforce implications of the 2021 National Health Center Training and TA Needs Assessment, learn from health center peers, and inform the development of future training and TA provided to health centers by HRSA-funded NTTAPs. Get more information and register here.
National Health Service Corps New Site Application Deadline Extended
HRSA-supported health centers are considered auto-approved sites and can request National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site approval at any time. But for other organizations, HRSA extended the deadline for new site applications. Being NHSC approved can help health centers recruit and retain providers. Apply by Tuesday, June 7.
Workforce Resiliency and Retention Community of Practice
We invite HRSA-funded health centers to join and gain access to resources and approaches that can build primary and behavioral health care workforce resilience, as well as strategies for enhancing employee recruitment, engagement, and retention. Topics will include low- and no-cost approaches that health care settings can use to improve staff retention, boost morale, and reduce stress and burnout.
Participants will meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET beginning May 17 through August 23. Register here.
**Earn 1.5 continuing education credits for each session, with a maximum of 12 CEs for participation in all eight sessions.**
Additional Resources
Strategies to Support Agricultural Workers Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence or Human Trafficking
Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, Migrant Clinicians Network, and Farmworker Justice will co-host a webinar on health care responses to address intimate partner violence (IPV) and exploitation. Partners will share new tools and strategies developed with farmworker communities to address or prevent IPV and partnerships with community-based organizations working alongside farmworkers. It will be in English, with Spanish interpretation available.
Tuesday, May 24
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register here
All three co-hosts are HRSA-funded NTTAPs.
Our Healthy Eating Plate: Filipino/a/x and Hmong Editions
The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) and MHP Salud have created healthy eating education resources for Filipino/a/x and Hmong patients.
These culturally and linguistically appropriate brochures will help patients build nutritious plates with familiar fresh foods. They’ll learn about portion sizes, nutrition facts, and tips for adopting healthier eating habits. Available in English, Hmong, and Tagalog. Both AAPCHO and MHP Salud are HRSA-funded NTTAPs.
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