What's New
Due TOMORROW: 2022 Uniform Data System Submissions
All HRSA-supported health centers are required to submit complete and accurate Uniform Data System (UDS) reports by tomorrow (Wednesday, February 15). No changes can be made to UDS reports after Friday, March 31. See last week’s Digest for resources and assistance.
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Thank You for Participating in HRSA’s Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey
The survey is now closed. We’re grateful to everyone who participated and supported this effort. We expect national data to be available in late summer. Participating health centers will receive preliminary data in individual dashboards this spring.
We’ve added TA resources to our Health Center Workforce Well-being webpage for anyone interested in addressing workforce well-being and burnout.
Telehealth Policy Changes after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Visit HHS’ Telehealth website for updates about pandemic-related telehealth flexibilities.
Unmet Need Score Map Tool
HRSA developed the Unmet Need Score (UNS) to evaluate the need for new Health Center Program investments. The UNS is calculated using 28 health determinant and health status measures. Details about the data sources and calculation methodology are available in the UNS Resource Guide (PDF).
The newly developed UNS map tool further assists applicants in identifying service area needs. This tool is for planning purposes only, as HRSA does not currently have an open New Access Point (NAP) competition. In the event we receive funding for NAP, HRSA will use the UNS in the application.
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Puerto Rico Health Centers: Test and Vaccinate Children for Dengue
If you are a health care provider in Puerto Rico, order a dengue test today for all children ages 9-16 years. Inform children and their parents about the risks of dengue, and how getting the vaccine can protect them. If their test result is positive for a previous dengue virus infection, encourage them to get the vaccine. See CDC’s webpage Laboratory Testing Requirements for Vaccination with Dengvaxia Dengue Vaccine.
HRSA’s January in Brief: Expanding Mental Health Resources for a New Year
Administrator Johnson visited Los Angeles, California, and Albany, New York, to announce Bipartisan Safer Communities Act funding, HRSA hosted a mental health roundtable, awarded new funding to integrate training on mental health for primary care clinicians, and announced several new funding opportunities. See recent highlights on HRSA’s website.
Brief Questionnaire on Medical-Legal Partnerships in Health Centers
The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP) invites health centers to share how they address their patients’ health-related legal needs (e.g., through implementing a medical-legal partnership or MLP). Their questionnaire should take less than 10 minutes.
Becoming a Teaching Health Center: Tips for Health Center Boards
This publication from the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) offers tips for boards, including a case study, for health centers considering becoming a teaching health center.
Research Funding Opportunities Using of All of Us Data
NIH’s All of Us dataset will transform health research with its expansive health data from diverse populations, especially those underrepresented in biomedical research. Visit the Opportunities for Researchers webpage for information and resources.
NIH shared two Funding Opportunity Announcements in a program announcement. They’re seeking discrete, well-defined projects that can be completed in two years. Apply by Wednesday, March 1.
VA Offers $30M in Grant Funding to Assist Formerly Homeless Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $30 million in grant funding to help formerly homeless veterans maintain their independence and housing stability. Read the press release for information about how to apply.
COVID-19
Long COVID and Residents of Public and Other HUD-Assisted Housing: Status, Impact, Strategies and Resources
Speakers from HUD and CDC will cover topics related to post-COVID conditions (PCC) in this webinar hosted by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH). PCC – also known as long COVID – is an umbrella term for the wide range of health consequences that persist four or more weeks after infection.
Wednesday, February 22
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Evaluating and Supporting Children and Adolescents Presenting with Post-COVID Conditions
Presenters will discuss evaluation and support for children and adolescents experiencing PCC, including recommendations from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Thursday, February 23
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
CDC will add materials to the call webpage. **CDC offers FREE continuing education (CE) credit.**
Improving Vaccine and Healthcare Access Among Residents of Supportive Housing: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Get the findings of a special project examining vaccine hesitancy, uptake, and health care access during COVID-19 for residents in supportive housing. Learn from patients with complex service needs and history of homelessness. You’ll hear recommendations to improve engagement and access for special populations. The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) hosts this webinar.
Tuesday, February 28
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Today is National Donor Day
Patients can learn about organ donation and sign up on organdonor.gov (also in Spanish).
American Heart Month
A Panel Discussion: Hearing from the Experts Preventing Cardiovascular Disease through Statin Therapy Treatment
Join HRSA for a panel discussion featuring experts from NACHC and two health centers. They’ll answer commonly asked questions surrounding statin therapy.
Tuesday, February 21
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Watch this learning series before joining: Statin Management in High-Risk Groups. It is presented by the American Medical Association through NACHC’s cooperative agreement with CDC.
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New Heart Health Tools
NACHC released clinician tip sheets that provide evidence-based content in an easy-to-digest format:
Workforce
Funding Opportunity Expands, Enhances Nurse Practitioner Residency Programs with Primary Care Focus
HRSA released the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship Program NOFO, which will award approximately $30 million to up to 43 grantees to effectively provide primary care by supporting transition to practice through the expansion and/or enhancement of existing nurse practitioner residency programs. The program also focuses on the integration of behavioral health and maternal health into primary care by training new primary care providers, behavioral health providers, and certified nurse midwives in community-based settings. Apply by Tuesday, April 11.
HRSA will host a TA webinar for applicants:
Wednesday, March 8
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
HRSA’s Regional Workforce Workshops
HRSA is hosting these workshops for Primary Care Associations (PCAs) and health centers. Registration is now open for the Regions 5 and 7 workshop, which will take place from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 1. See the Bureau of Health Workforce’s recent bulletin for details and registration. We will publicize sessions for other regions in the coming months.
Tips for Boards on Health Center Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
NACHC’s new resources identify ways that board members and CEOs can partner to address workforce issues. A companion video provides a summary of the article.
Call for Interviewees
The Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU’s) STAR2 Center seeks health centers and PCAs to participate in their STAR2 Center Talks Workforce Success podcast series. It highlights successes using the center’s resources. Interviews are approximately 20 to 30 minutes long. Interested? Contact Michelle Fernández Gabilondo.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
Visit the registration pages for dates, times, and more information:
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Using Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Data to Support Patients with Complex Health Needs
The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) invites health center staff to focus on how to leverage SDOH data to address patient needs, drive organizational change, and improve the health of the communities in which they serve. Registration page; apply by Friday, February 17.
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Using Legal Services as Part of a Community Strategy to Improve Maternal Health
NCMLP’s opportunity will support a small cohort of health center-based MLP teams. They’ll engage in structured discussions with other MLP practitioners to learn how to use the MLP approach to meet the health-related legal needs of mothers and birthing people. Registration page; apply by Wednesday, February 22.
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Frequent Users Systems Engagement (FUSE)
CSH invites health center staff to learn how cross-sector partnerships and data-sharing can break the cycle of homelessness and crisis by addressing the needs of the highest users of emergency rooms, jails, shelters, clinics, and other costly services. Session leaders will share a roadmap for communities seeking solutions and strategies for the highest need patients. Registration page; apply by 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, February 24.
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Focus on Improving Diabetes Prevention and Care
The Special and Vulnerable Populations Diabetes Task Force presents four opportunities, hosted by CSH. Each covers an issue related to systemic, structural, and environmental barriers to diabetes care. Participants will discuss best practices for prevention and care among people experiencing homelessness, residents of public housing, migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, school-aged children, older adults, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, LGBTQIA+ people, and other health center populations. Registration page.
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How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in your Community: A Training Guide for Community Health Workers
NCHPH invites Community Health Workers (CHWs) who provide outreach education to Hispanic/Latino and African American/African Ancestry communities (who are at higher risk for diabetes) to focus on CDC's “The Road to Health" toolkit. Registration page.
Telehealth
Telehealth Policy Changes after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
See the announcement above.
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