What's New
Early Childhood Development Funding Opportunity Available
HRSA recently announced the FY 2023 Early Childhood Development (ECD) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO, HRSA-23-028), which makes available approximately $30 million for up to 150 awards. Health Center Program operational grant (H80) award recipients are eligible to apply. For more information, visit the ECD TA webpage.
Service Line Expansion and Geographic Expansion Guides
The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) produced these guides for health center board members. Each presents an overview on the topic, then suggests the board’s role and questions to consider.
Register in SAMHSA’s Updated Treatment Locator
SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov tool is a comprehensive resource for those seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders (SUD). People can search for treatment from multiple sources including health centers. Register your health center for enhanced outreach to your communities and better visibility of your mental health and substance use treatment services. Instructions to add or update a facility are on the webpage.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices 2023 Recommended Immunization Schedules
HHS Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition Roadmap
HHS plans to implement an orderly transition away from the emergency phase of our response to COVID-19 with an end to the Public Health Emergency on May 11. While COVID-19 is not over, and it remains a public health priority, we have the tools – vaccines, testing, and treatments – to manage the virus. The administration’s continued response to COVID-19 is not fully dependent on the Public Health Emergency, and there are significant flexibilities that will not be affected as we transition away from the emergency phase of our response. This fact sheet can help you understand what will and will not be affected.
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.
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. Learn more on the Opportunities for Researchers webpage.
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.
COVID-19
CDC Guidance on Single-Dose Vials – Featuring HRSA-funded Health Centers!
CDC recently released guidance on single-dose vials of the updated (bivalent) Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 12 years of age and older. This single-dose vaccine is available for ordering. It provides greater flexibility for vaccine administration partners to expand access and availability of the updated vaccine. CDC’s update (PDF) includes examples of how health care systems and organizations are using the single-dose vials – including two stories of HRSA-funded health centers.
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 in this webinar hosted by the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH).
Wednesday, February 22
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Clinical Rounds: Prescribing COVID-19 Oral Antivirals
Join an extended COVID-19 Response Program Office Hours. Clinical experts from the White House and HHS will overview the COVID-19 therapeutics landscape. Then panelists from two health centers will share best practices from their Test-to-Treat programs. The discussion will highlight the management of challenging drug interactions. Though some information may be geared toward COVID-19 Response Program participants, we encourage all HRSA-supported health centers to attend.
Tuesday, February 28
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Provider Relief Fund Reporting Period 4
The Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Portal is open until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31. Providers who received one or more PRF (General or Targeted) and/or American Rescue Plan Rural payments exceeding $10,000, in the aggregate, from July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, must report on their use of funds during Reporting Period 4 to comply with PRF Reporting Requirements (PDF). Find information and resources on the PRF Reporting webpage.
American Heart Month
Health centers work hard to improve patients’ heart health. But, as the heart of the health center, your health is also important! How can you apply these Heart Healthy Steps from CDC Foundation and Million Hearts in your own life?
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Manage your risk factors: Keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar in a healthy range.
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Work with health care professionals. Build a health care team you can trust.
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Eat healthy. Create healthy eating habits that work for you — even small changes can make a big difference.
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Get active. Aim for 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.
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Lower stress. Find healthy ways to manage stress to lower your risk and help you feel your best.
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Behavioral Health
Identification and Evidence-Based Interventions for Treating Anxiety and Depression
This session is part of a practice-focused Community of Practice for behavioral health providers working in health centers. It focuses on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy in integrated care. You’re welcome to join even if you did not attend previous sessions.
Tuesday, February 28
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Cannabis Use Disorder
Speakers from the HRSA-funded National Clinician Consultation Center will provide an overview of cannabis use disorder (CUD) including signs and symptoms. They will also explore the risks and consequences of CUD and offer treatment strategies.
Monday, March 6
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Integrated SUD Training Program
HRSA’s Integrated SUD Training Program application cycle is now open. Submit your application to receive funding for training programs that will increase the workforce that cares for individuals in need of mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery services in underserved, community-based settings. Visit HRSA’s NOFO webpage to apply by Tuesday, March 21.
NIH Offers Free CE/CME on Helping Patients with Alcohol-related Problems
Through The Healthcare Professional's Core Resource on Alcohol, primary care providers may earn up to 10.75 free CE/CME credits. Topics include quick screening and assessment tools; medical complications/mental health issues; overcoming barriers to care; and treatment options.
Register in SAMHSA’s Updated Treatment Locator
See the announcement above.
Workforce
Integrated SUD Training Program
See the announcement above.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
Visit the registration pages for dates, times, and more information:
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Outreach and Enrollment
NACHC invites you to learn and apply Lean process improvement methods to your health center’s enrollment processes and workflows. Lean is a methodology that looks at what is not adding value from the patient’s perspective and eliminates/modifies those activities. You’ll attend six biweekly workshops and optional group coaching sessions. Registration page; apply by Friday, March 3.
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Using Legal Services as Part of a Community Strategy to Improve Maternal Health
This National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP) opportunity will support a small cohort of health center-based MLP teams. 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)
The Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) invites you to learn how cross-sector partnerships and data-sharing can break the cycle of homelessness and crisis. 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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Improving Health Center Cybersecurity: Risk Assessment, Breach Defense, Mitigation and Response
The Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality (HITEQ) Center offers this opportunity to support health centers in developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy. Registration page; apply by Tuesday, February 28.
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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 special health center populations. Registration page.
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