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THURSDAY: Hypertension and Dementia: The Disproportionate Effect on People of Color
Learn from one of the top leaders in vascular neurology and health disparities research, Dr. Richard Benson of NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Thursday, September 14
11:00 a.m.-noon ET
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Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between hypertension and dementia and related social determinants of health.
- Identify how hypertension disproportionately affects people of color and learn steps to address this disparity.
- Address caregiver burnout and advocacy for patients and family members with cognitive impairment.
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TOMORROW: 2023 Uniform Data System Reporting Webinar Series Kicks Off
Our TA webinar series will help you submit accurate, timely, and complete 2023 Uniform Data System (UDS) reports. September sessions:
UDS Basics: Orientation to Terms and Resources
Wednesday, September 13
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
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UDS Clinical Quality Measures Deep Dive
Describes measure specifications and workflows to improve the provision of care, data validation, data collection, and accuracy of UDS reporting.
Thursday, September 21
12:30-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
See our training flyer (PDF) for details and registration for all sessions.
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Policy Tip: Conflict of Interest
A health center board member can be a contractor or supplier to the health center and continue to serve on the board if the board member discloses the conflict of interest and does not participate in the selection process of any contract with a conflict of interest. The health center determines the appropriate methods for board members to disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest.
Learn more in the Health Center Program Compliance FAQs.
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Updated Lender Handbook: HRSA’s Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program
Capital Link has updated its HRSA Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program (LGP): A Handbook for Lenders. It’s a resource for lenders seeking to use the LGP with loans to eligible health centers. The LGP involves the lenders’ participation, working with HRSA, to bring much-needed capital with affordable rates and attractive terms to the non-profit sector.
Quarterly 340B Program Registration
Quarterly 340B Program site registration is open from October 1 to 15. You can register a site that has been verified as implemented and with a site status of “active” in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks Form 5B through Friday, November 24. After that date, the system will close to prepare for the January 1, 2024, start.
Email the 340B Prime Vendor Program or call 888-340-2787 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. ET) to register a new site or ask questions. You will need to provide the following information when calling:
- Health center name
- Site/clinic name
- Site IDs for all sites
- HRSA/BPHC grant number
- Contact name and email address
- Authorizing official name and email address
The authorizing official will receive an email message that the account is unlocked and a registration may be submitted.
Making Care Primary Model: Apply Now
CMS has opened the application portal for its Making Care Primary (MCP) Model. Interested FQHCs in eligible regions may apply. Find resources, details, and a link to the portal on the MCP Model webpage.
NIH’s Build UP Trust Challenge
NIH’s Build UP Trust Challenge will award up to $1.25 million to improve engagement with minority health populations and populations with health disparities. They seek solutions that increase research participation and the adoption of existing and new tools and approaches to detect, treat, and monitor diseases, conditions, and disorders. The website includes a Readiness Tool to help you determine eligibility and ensure your solution is a strong fit.
Customize Recruitment Outreach Materials with OutreachPro
OutreachPro allows you to customize outreach materials that support brain health education and encourage participation in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, particularly among underrepresented communities.
Check out the diverse library of photos and audience-tested messages to build handouts, brochures, social media, and more. NIH’s National Institute on Aging created this free tool. Contact Jeanne Jarvis-Gibson or Melissa McGowan with questions or feedback.
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Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently updated its vaccine recommendations for flu, pneumococcal diseases, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. An update is expected for COVID-19 today.
CDC’s Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) group will hold a call about the guidance related to the vaccination of older adults against various respiratory viruses.
Tuesday, September 19
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
**CE Available**
Visit the call webpage for call-in info and, after the webinar, the slides and recording.
National Recovery Month
Suicide Prevention Month
September is a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. Here are some resources for health centers interested in taking action:
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Suicide Prevention and Risk Assessment Strategies Learning Collaborative
Sign up for four interactive sessions hosted by Renaye James Healthcare Advisors to learn about suicide prevention and risk assessment strategies and tools. Visit the website to learn more or register by Wednesday, September 20.
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SAMHSA's website includes messages from HHS officials and resources. (They also announced the addition of ASL services to their 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline last week.)
- The federally-supported Suicide Prevention Resource Center offers Ideas for Actions (PDF).
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Behavioral Health
Recruitment Boot Camp: Mental Health Staff Edition Learning Collaborative
Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU) STAR2 Center this fall to focus on pertinent topics affecting the successful recruitment and retention of mental health providers. Learn more or apply now.
HIV
PrEP Champion Preceptorship
The HRSA-funded National Clinician Consultation Center is accepting applications for its preceptorship: an intensive pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training and capacity-building opportunity for pharmacists, nurses, and other non-physician clinical team members. Applicants must be non-physician clinical staff at health centers that have received Ending the HIV Epidemic-Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) funding. Apply by Friday, September 22, as space is limited.
Addressing Staff Burnout in Rural Settings
HRSA invites you to hear from speakers in BPHC and the HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) about burnout, its impact on health workers, and resilience strategies. Providers will also speak, sharing their perspectives on challenges and opportunities in the rural setting and discussing resources. We’ll focus on HAB and BPHC dually-funded recipients but encourage all award recipients in rural communities to attend.
Tuesday, September 19
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session
Workforce
Recruitment Boot Camp: Mental Health Staff Edition Learning Collaborative
See the announcement above.
Suicide Prevention and Risk Assessment Strategies Learning Collaborative
See the announcement above.
Addressing Staff Burnout in Rural Settings
See the announcement above.
Additional Resources
Eyes on Access: Children’s Vision and Eye Health in Community Health Centers
Join Prevent Blindness, ACU, and the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) to learn about common vision disorders among children, best practices for screening and assessment, and strategies for completing referrals for eyecare. You’ll also learn about investment models for pediatric eye care in health centers.
Wednesday, September 20
2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
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Curated Resources on Child and Adolescent Health
We have curated a packet of training and TA materials for health centers that want to develop processes for improving service delivery and outcomes for children and adolescents. The materials relate to telehealth, food insecurity, mental and behavioral health, oral health, staffing shortages, and retention.
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