What's New
Fiscal Year 2023 Primary Care HIV Prevention Funding Opportunity Deadline Approaching
Applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Ending the HIV Epidemic - Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) funding opportunity (HRSA-23-025) are due in:
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Grants.gov: Tuesday, January 17, by 11:59 p.m. ET
- EHBs: Thursday, February 16, by 5:00 p.m. ET
IMPORTANT: Make sure you review the EHBs downtime information that appears earlier in this newsletter.
Health centers with service delivery sites in the targeted geographic locations that did not receive FY 2020, FY 2021, or FY 2022 PCHP funding, are eligible to apply. Visit the FY 2023 PCHP TA webpage for resources, including the recording of the TA webinar and a one-pager for applicants.
Deadline Reminder: Service Area Competition Applications for August 1 Starts
Service Area Competition (SAC) HRSA-23-093 applications for August 1 starts are due in:
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Grants.gov: Tuesday, January 17, by 11:59 p.m. ET
- EHBs: Thursday, February 16, by 5:00 p.m. ET
IMPORTANT: Make sure you review the EHBs downtime information that appears earlier in this newsletter.
TA materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.
New and Updated Technical Assistance Resources
Last year, HHS and the Department of Education jointly hosted the webinar, Expanding School-Health Center Partnerships. Based on that webinar, they created a Technical Assistance Resource (TAR): “Partnerships between Schools and HRSA-Supported Health Centers: 10 Need-to-Know Tips” (PDF). It provides background, key takeaways, and additional resources for schools interested in establishing partnerships with HRSA-supported health centers. Share this TAR with schools who are interested in partnering with you.
We also updated the “TAR: Family Planning and Related Services in Health Centers” (PDF) to provide information related to the delivery of voluntary family planning and related services. The resource is not new policy. It outlines:
- Related health center scope of project requirements.
- Other Health Center Program requirements.
- Evidence-based recommendations and resources that support health centers in providing high-quality family planning services.
Additionally, we revised the descriptions of obstetrical services, gynecological services, and voluntary family planning services in the “Service Descriptors for Form 5A: Services Provided” (PDF) resource to align with the updated TAR.
For further information on scope of project, visit the Scope of Project webpage. If you have specific questions, use the BPHC Contact Form.
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H8F and L2C American Rescue Plan Awards – Requests for Extensions
If you need additional time to complete your approved American Rescue Plan (ARP) activities, including those related to the ARP-UDS+ supplemental funding*, you must submit an Extension Without Funds (no-cost extension) Prior Approval Request through EHBs. Please make these requests beginning around two months ahead of your period of performance end date. Here are the period of performance end dates:
- ARP (H8F)-funded health centers: Friday, March 31
- ARP (L2C)-funded look-alikes: Friday, June 30
All extension requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to HRSA approval. If you expect to need such an extension, contact your Grants Management Specialist and Investment Oversight Advisor to discuss the requirements for submitting the request in EHBs.
*Because ARP-UDS+ awards supplement your H8F or L2C ARP award, if your request is approved and your ARP period of performance is extended, you will have until the extended end date to complete your ARP-UDS+ activities.
National PCHP TA Showcase
BPHC, with HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau, will host this opportunity for PCHP award recipients. You’ll learn about TA that can support successful project implementation and expansion of HIV prevention services. It’s an opportunity to engage with AIDS Education and Training Centers, HRSA-funded National Training and Technical Assistance Partners (NTTAPs), and Primary Care Associations (PCAs) that support the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative.
Tuesday, January 10
12:30-5:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
See examples of HRSA-sponsored PCHP training and TA (PDF). Learn more on our PCHP TA webpage.
Study Compares Health Center Experience to Other Settings for Medicaid Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
A recent HRSA-funded study found that primary care use and spending were higher for health center patients with Medicaid insurance who have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder compared to similar patients in other settings. However, total health care costs were lower.
Researchers determined that health center patients were more likely to receive timely behavioral health therapy and less likely to fill inappropriate co-prescriptions, demonstrating the strength of holistic and coordinated care in the Health Center Program. However, health center patients were less likely to receive timely medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which may be partly attributed to the availability of providers with MAT waivers at the time of this study.
To read the published article, and other articles about quality care delivered by health centers, visit BPHC's Health Center Library.
CDC Study Shows Mpox* Outbreak Has Disproportionately Affected Transgender and Gender-Diverse Communities
A recent review of data published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report shows the mpox outbreak has affected transgender and gender-diverse adults more than others, with some racial and ethnic minorities also disproportionately impacted. A separate study emphasizes the importance of vaccination.
CDC continues to share communication toolkits and resources that your health center can use to educate your community about vaccination, prevention, and more.
*HHS now uses the term “mpox” to reduce stigma and other issues associated with prior terminology. This change aligns with the recent World Health Organization decision.
Behavioral Health
Oral Health-Behavioral Health Learning Collaborative Kickoff
Research shows direct links between oral health, behavioral health, and physical health. Understanding these relationships supports care providers in positively impacting their patient's overall health.
Get a preview of an upcoming HRSA learning collaborative from the subject matter experts that will lead it. They’ll cover the approach, process, and content, as well as expectations for participation. Speakers will also share national data trends in integrated oral and behavioral health and introduce the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s, “Oral Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Treatment: A Framework for Increased Coordination and Integration.”
Wednesday, January 4
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE available**
Sessions for the learning collaborative take place on the two subsequent Wednesdays. Find details and registration information on our TA Calendar.
Workforce
Managing Stress in Challenging Times: A Professional Development and Peer Support Program for Health Care Workers
Join a four-session program focused on tools to manage the stressors that arise at work and at home during challenging times. The Migrant Clinicians Network, a HRSA-funded NTTAP, offers this four-session program in Spanish.
The curriculum addresses empathic distress, moral injury, grief, adaptive change, resilience, and hope. Participation in this cohort will be limited to 10 participants. Priority will be given to health care workers working at health centers. Visit the registration page for more information or to apply.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
HRSA-funded NTTAPs invite health center staff to join upcoming learning collaboratives:
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Building Successful Health and Housing Partnerships
Community partnerships are key for health centers to support unstably housed and homeless patient populations. The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) offers you an in-depth look at the types of partnerships available to support varied needs among patients experiencing housing instability. Facilitators will discuss how to build successful partnerships within their community and sustain them over the long term. Visit the registration page to apply by Friday, January 20.
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Childhood Diabetes Prevention
Farmworker Justice, Health Outreach Partners, and the School-Based Health Alliance invite health centers to focus on improving diabetes prevention in migratory and seasonal agricultural worker (MSAW) children. You’ll learn strategies and best practices for identifying and addressing diabetes risks and share experiences with health center peers and experts. Visit the registration page to apply by Friday, February 3.
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A Financial Planning Learning Collaborative for Leadership Creating Health Professions Education and Training Programs
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s STAR2 Center invites health center executive leadership team members to join this opportunity. Through presentations from subject matter experts, facilitated discussions, and guided activities, participants will be introduced to the full scope of opportunities involved in Health Professions Education and Training, and will work to develop financial plans and action steps to grow programs of their own. Visit the registration page to apply by close of business on Wednesday, January 11.
Oral Health
Oral Health-Behavioral Health Learning Collaborative Kickoff
See the announcement above.
Additional Resources
The Role of Community Health Workers in Breast Cancer Screening Equity
Join the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) to explore the intersections of social determinants of health (SDOH), breast cancer screening interventions, and the use of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in public housing care settings. They will share best practices for increased patient and care team engagement to address SDOH affecting the reach and frequency of breast cancer screening for low-income women who are residents of public housing.
Wednesday, February 8
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
NNCC and NCHPH are both HRSA-funded NTTAPs.
Healing the Community: How Health Centers Can Address Community Violence
Listen to, or read the transcript of, the third episode in NNCC’s podcast series.
It features two community health professionals with gun violence and violence prevention training expertise. Cheryl Seay, Program Manager for the Center for Community Health Workers at Penn Medicine, and Wayne Clark, Health Navigator at Roots Community Health Center, share how their organizations are improving access to health care and reducing violence in their communities.
Regional Stream Forums
Mark your calendars for this year's forums, which provide MSAW-specific continuing education to providers of health care and social services in health centers, as well as offering networking opportunities. Conference participants will discuss regional and national trends which affect MSAWs and share successful strategies for addressing this population’s needs. Hosted by the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH), the Northwest Regional PCA, and the North Carolina Community Health Center Association.
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