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May 11, 2023
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What's New
TODAY: BPHC All-Hands
Join Jim as he celebrates Public Service Recognition Week, provides reflections on BPHC since his return, and more!
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
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Call-in: 833-568-8864
Webinar ID: 161 331 7917
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Happy Public Service Recognition Week!
Since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) has been celebrated the first full week of May to honor the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, and local government employees. Take a moment to recognize your fellow public servants this week for all their hard work. And pat yourself on the back for your own contributions!
In case you missed them, read or watch these kudos:
TODAY: Join HHS’ Virtual Dance Fitness Workout:
Noon-12:30 p.m. ET
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Other ways to celebrate:
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OHCIO Celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day
OHCIO held a small gathering at 5600 Fishers Lane on Thursday, April 27, to celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day. Six OHCIO staff members brought 10 children to join them for a few short activities. They had breakfast, made name tags, illustrated pictures depicting their parent at work, and chatted about what they would like to do when they grow up by playing a game of “Would You Rather?” (PDF).
Following these activities, they took a short tour of the building, stopping for pictures in the Atrium. The group later enjoyed a lunch in the cafeteria together.
 Left: Children joined Office Director Ernia Hughes for a picture in the Atrium.
Right: Children with their parents. Left to right: LCDR Elizabeth Goodger and Zoey (6), CDR Sarah Trinidad and Mireya (4), Quinton (8) and Thalea (12), CDR Vesnier Lugo and Kaiden (11) and Sofia (7), Denise Nguyen and Katlin (7), Katie Ballengee and Rose (7) and Carrick (10), CAPT Bryna Forson and Luke (8).
Terminology Change: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
At the recommendation of subject matter experts and with the approval of leadership across the bureau, we will now use the term “medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)” instead of “medication-assisted treatment (MAT).”
SAMHSA describes MOUD as the use of medications including buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder. While the term MAT was used to convey that certain medications could “assist” alongside other forms of therapy in promoting recovery, experts have shifted to viewing these medications as a core component of treatment. MOUD is thus becoming the preferred term. We will use the term going forward, and it will also be used in documents such as the forthcoming 2023 UDS Manual.
For up-to-date guidance on terminology and usage, remember to consult the BPHC Style Guide (PDF).
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Event Featuring Surgeon General and Former NYC Health Commissioner
Join HRSA’s Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) ERG as they celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In partnership with NIH’s National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Federal Asian Pacific Council, and other AAPI ERGs across HHS, they will host a virtual conversation with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy and Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, professor at NYU and previous health commissioner of New York City.
Strengthening Public Health Through People, Trust, and Connection
Wednesday, May 17
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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To learn more, visit the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month federal web portal.
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Interested in Learning More about HRSA Regional Activities?
The "HRSA Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Pulse" is an internal newsletter for HRSA staff to learn about upcoming IEA events and meetings with partners, award recipients, and stakeholders across all HRSA regions. HRSA staff can sign up to receive the HRSA IEA Pulse directly via GovDelivery (VPN is required).
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Getting to Know Jason Lin
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 Jason Lin, Management Analyst, Strategic Services, OHCIO:
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When did you join the Bureau of Primary Health Care? How does your current role contribute to the Health Center Program?
I started in BPHC as a Pathways intern back in 2016, and I returned to the bureau on April 24.
I gather requirements for internal supplemental investments, support system enhancement processes, and partner with OSBO to ensure OHCIO team members have what they need to efficiently complete their work.
Which game show would you most like to appear on?
“Survivor”
What is your dream vacation?
There is not a specific location, but my dream vacation consists of traveling to a few places over a period of time, having good people around me, and going on food adventures trying new food/cuisine from around the world.
What is your favorite quote, motto, personal mantra, or the best advice you ever received?
One of my favorite quotes is by Winston Churchill: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
Learn more about Jason, and email BPHC Insider to submit your name for a future Getting to Know.
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HRSA Happenings
Resiliency: Bouncing Back Stronger
No matter what life throws at us, you can always learn tips and techniques to use daily to become more resilient. After this webinar, you will leave feeling empowered with the knowledge of what steps to take to become more resilient.
Tuesday, May 16
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
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Caring for Aging Loved Ones: Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is about mental and emotional health. This session focuses on solutions for both dealing with negative emotions and building resiliency, learning to let go of grief and guilt, establishing boundaries, and understanding situational vs. clinical depression.
Wednesday, May 17
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
These webinars 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.
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Taking Strides Towards Wellness Virtual Wellness Workshop
Join FedStrive as we explore the variety of ways that walking can positively impact your health. We’ll provide practical tips and suggestions for maximizing the health benefits of walking and discuss preparation and safety considerations to keep in mind as you take steps for wellness.
Wednesday, May 17
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
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Staffing Updates
New Hires
All effective Sunday, May 7.
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Hallie Andrews, Program Specialist (Health Policy), OPPD.
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Maria LoPiccolo, Health Communication Specialist, OSBO.
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Linda Wierzechowski, Nurse Consultant, OQI.
On the Move
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Julie Breen, Public Health Advisor (Office Senior Advisor), OSBO, effective Sunday, May 7.
Departures
Both effective Saturday, May 20.
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Troyana Benjamin, Statistician, departing from OQI and transferring to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Kara Lampasone, Public Health Analyst, departing from OHCIO and transferring to SAMHSA.
BPHC Job Announcement
For other jobs at HRSA, visit USAJOBS.
For other detail opportunities, go to the Detail and Deployment Opportunities SharePoint page.
In Case You Missed It
A Round-Up of Previously Announced Items
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DWM Important Updates and Reminders
Gear Up for the 2023 FEVS and Help Us Make this Year a Slam Dunk!
The 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) will launch next week and continue through Friday, June 30. Employees on-board before Wednesday, November 30, 2022, will be eligible to complete the survey.
If you are eligible to take the survey, be on the lookout next week for a message from OPM’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey-HE (evhe@opm.gov) with the subject line “2023 OPM Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey” and take your FEVS! It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.
More information, including frequently asked questions, prior year survey results, and a list of FEVS Program Managers, is available on the HHS FEVS intranet site. HRSA and bureau-specific information is also available on the HRSA FEVS SharePoint page.
Call for Federal Asian Pacific American Council Award Nominations
The Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) requests nominations for two awards. They extended the deadline to submit nominations to Wednesday, May 31. The winners receive a one-year honorary FAPAC membership, a $300 honorarium, and recognition in NIH- and HHS-wide news announcements.
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2023 Dr. Howard K. Koh Award for Excellence in Leadership at HHS. This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies outstanding leadership, service integrity, and excellence, and has significantly contributed to the mission and goals of HHS agencies. The nominee must be a member of the Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community and a current HHS employee.
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2023 Dr. Francisco S. Sy Award for Excellence in Mentorship at HHS. This award recognizes an HHS employee who has provided exceptional mentorship to others from the AANHPI community, fostering their growth and development. The recipient is an exemplary display of leadership, service integrity, and excellence.
In your nomination email, include the nominee’s curriculum vitae and a one-page executive summary that supports the candidate’s qualification and nomination. Send nomination packages and questions to the Co-Chairs of the FAPAC NIH Award Committee:
Training & Staff Development
TODAY: Career Growth and Mobility: Reimagining Professional Development and Employee Engagement
Are you a supervisor wondering how involved you should be in helping your employees establish and achieve their goals? Are you an employee who wants to be the driver of your individual development, but don’t know what developmental track to take? Wondering how you can develop and grow your professional skills and experience? Take this seminar to learn about tools, resources, and open opportunities!
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
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Want to boost your facilitation skills?
Join us for the next BPHC Influencer Community of Practice session to enhance your skills as a facilitator. You will learn techniques to build consensus, solicit the unique contributions of all participants, and foster action. The session features interactive classroom instruction and practical opportunities to facilitate a specified leadership topic.
Thursday, May 18
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Register in the Learning Management System
Learn more about the BPHC Influencer Community of Practice.
Chief Executive Officers Fellows Program
The Chief Executive Officers (CXO) Fellows Program is a virtual one-year professional development opportunity for GS-9 to GS-13 (or equivalent) federal employees working in acquisition/procurement, data, financial management/budgeting, human capital, or information technology functions. There is no cost to participate in the program. If you are interested, fill out the application form by Friday, June 9.
Briefing the Boss
Learn how to organize your thoughts and deliver clear, concise, and persuasive briefings using the “bottom line up front” (BLUF) approach. This course is a great way to hone your skills in the communicating with impact priority area of the BPHC Training Plan (PDF).
Thursday, June 29
Noon-4:00 p.m. ET
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Did You Know?
Credentialing requirements apply to other clinical staff. “Other clinical staff” are clinical staff positions that do not require licensure or certification by the health center’s state, territory, or jurisdiction. Examples of other clinical staff could include medical assistants or community health workers.
To learn more about this topic, and to find answers to other questions, check out the Health Center Program Compliance FAQs.
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