NEXT WEDNESDAY: HRSA All-Hands

Join HRSA Principal Deputy Administrator Diana Espinosa and HRSA Deputy Administrator Jordan Grossman for a HRSA All-Hands meeting. Submit questions in advance to askquestions@hrsa.gov.

There are two options to participate: virtually via Zoom or in person at 5600 Fishers Lane.

Wednesday, February 22
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
5th floor Pavilion rooms
Join the day of the session
Call-in: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 160 267 3603

NEXT THURSDAY: BPHC All-Hands

Join Tonya to hear about HRSA’s progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; a Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey action planning update; and more!

Thursday, February 23
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
If you prefer to join by phone: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 161 587 2667

You can find All-Hands recordings and presentation slides from 2018 to the present in the webcast archives.

TODAY: Newsletter Deadline Change

Newsletter announcements must be approved in SharePoint by COB TODAY because of the Monday holiday (February 20). We’ll hold submissions received after today for the following issue.

Questions or concerns? Email the Digest or Insider mailbox.

HRSA Council on Employees with Disabilities

Join the HRSA Council on Employees with Disabilities for its first meeting of 2023.

Thursday, February 23
11:00 a.m.-noon ET
Join the day of the session

Send an email with any questions.

HHS Guidance on End of COVID-19

Public Health Emergency Last week, HHS released a Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap. If you’re receiving questions from health centers about the impact of the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, consider referencing this resource. We’re also publishing guidance in BPHC’s weekly Primary Health Care Digest newsletter. This fact sheet will be in next week’s issue.

Getting to Know: Laura Rumley

Editor’s note: We’ve refreshed our list of Getting to Know You questions. Interested in participating in a Getting to Know You column for the first or second time? Take a look at the revised questions to see what's involved and check out our Getting to Know BPHC Staff page.

Meet Laura Rumley, Public Health Analyst Trainee, Ongoing Investments, OPPD:

When did you join the Bureau of Primary Health Care? How does your current role contribute to the Health Center Program?
October 11, 2022.

I work on the Look-alike Initial Designation Team. We handle look-alike applications from submission to designation.

What is one thing your co-workers would be surprised to learn about you, for example, a hidden talent?
I sing on occasion with a jazz combo, mostly at community events.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be:
Queen of the world. I still want that.

Where did you grow up and what do you like best about your hometown?
I grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, a third-ring suburb of St. Paul (the state capital). White Bear used to be a resort town for folks who lived in the Twin Cities and has an interesting history. F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife spent a summer or two there, and it was a hideout for gangsters in the 1930s.

What would be the title of your autobiography?
“Laura Rumley: She had a lot of opinions.”

Learn more about Laura, and email BPHC Insider to submit your name for a future Getting to Know.

TODAY: Succeed at Work: Unconscious Bias

In this talk, you will define unconscious bias, get a framework in which to understand it, and identify ways to overcome it.

1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Confident Parenting: Raising Children to Respect Diversity

Learn how to help children to be proud of their heritage; introduce them to other cultures, religions, and races; answer tough questions; and protect them.

Wednesday, February 22
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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Your Healthy Lifestyle: Your Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Take the time during American Heart Month to learn how to improve your heart health. Plus, hear about risk factors and how to recognize heart attacks and strokes.

Thursday, February 23
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

‘Succeed at Work,” “Confident Parenting,” and “Your Healthy Lifestyle” are sponsored by Worklife4You, a 24/7 personalized assistance program that provides guidance on health and wellness. To access resources and register for other webinars, log in with username hrsa, password hrsa. You may also call 800-222-0364; TTY: 888-262-7848.

For other resources, see HRSA’s WorkLife Programs page.

A Round-Up of Previously Announced Items

• Read a recap of HRSA’s Black History Month celebration, which includes a link to the recording.
• Sign up for email alerts on the Salesforce Blog to get the latest news and updates about Salesforce.
• Register for Ethics Brown Bags: Seeking Employment and Post-Government Employment Rules (monthly sessions held Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m. ET) or OGE Form 278e Public Financial Disclosure Filers (90-minute sessions on Tuesday, February 21; Wednesday, March 15; and Tuesday, April 11).
• DUE TOMORROW: Nominate yourself, a colleague, small group, or a project or program for the Go Green Get Healthy HHS Green Champion Awards. Entries for the 2023 HHS Kids’ Earth Day Poster Contest are also due. Encourage kids in grades K-12 who have a relative who is an HHS employee or contractor to enter.
• Work with your supervisor to establish your 2023 PMAP plan by Tuesday, February 28. See a summary of the major changes to PMAP policy on the HHS Intranet Performance Management site and read the full policy.