What's New
Health Center Stories Showcase Telehealth and Outreach Efforts
Check out our Health Center Stories webpage to enjoy these new featured stories:
- One Health in Hardin, Montana, offers extensive telehealth options to serve patients in its sprawling service area, which includes parts of Montana and Wyoming.
- Care Resource Community Health Centers takes its HIV prevention and treatment efforts to Dade and Broward Counties in Florida, which have become HIV hotspots.
- The Mobile County Health Department in Alabama has thousands of local people using a cell phone app that helps them monitor blood pressure and easily access health education materials.
- Cross Trails Medical Center in Missouri has integrated its outstanding diabetes education program into every facet of its work.
Have a story to share? Contact us at HealthCenterStories@hrsa.gov.
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New Procedures for Registration in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks
HRSA’s Office of Information Technology recently upgraded the agency’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) to increase security. New registrations will require the person named as an Authorizing Official in the EHBs to confirm registration requests. For example, the official could approve adding a new employee, giving that person access to the information within the EHBs.
These changes only apply to future registrations. No action is required for people who are already registered.
Starting next month, Authorizing Officials will be prompted to do an annual review of EHBs registrations, allowing them to remove any people who are no longer with the organization.
To learn more about these changes, watch the “EHBs External User Organization Process Changes” video on HRSAtube. Our website includes resources to help you use the EHBs, including a library of videos and FAQs.
FY 2023 School-Based Service Expansion NCC Progress Reporting
FY 2023 School-Based Service Expansion (SBSE) awardees must submit Non-Competing Continuation (NCC) progress reports by Friday, April 12. (This is the correct deadline. At time of publication, the deadline listed on the BPHC website is incorrect and we are working to update it.)
We are holding a technical assistance (TA) webinar to help you prepare before the report becomes available in EHBs (Friday, March 1). We will be available, along with representatives from the School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA), to answer questions and offer live TA.
Tuesday, February 27
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
FY 2022 and FY 2023 PCHP Awardees: NCC Q&A Session
FY 2022 Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) (HRSA-22-104) or FY 2023 PCHP (HRSA-23-025) awardees must submit timely, complete NCC progress reports by Monday, April 15, to receive subsequent year funding. Join a TA webinar to prepare.
Wednesday, February 28
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Missed Opportunities for Preventing Congenital Syphilis
We’re collaborating with CDC’s National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention on a webinar for clinicians and other health care providers. Congenital syphilis occurs when pregnant people with syphilis pass the infection to their babies. Early screening, diagnosis, and treatment can prevent potential lifelong consequences. Speakers will explore missed opportunities for prevention.
Wednesday, February 28
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
OFAM Clarifies New PMS Login Process for Grant Recipients and Federal Awarding Agency Staff
In response to recent incidents of fraudulent activity, the Payment Management System (PMS) changed its user login process to include a multi-factor authentication tool called ID.me. This change, which recently took effect, aims to strengthen the system’s identity verification of all PMS users. Read more in a bulletin published by HRSA’s Office of Federal Assistance Management (OFAM).
HRSA’s January Roundup
Last month, HRSA launched the year-long Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative; participated in a panel discussion at the HHS "Food is Medicine" summit; hosted an all-grantee meeting for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; participated in the White House Cervical Cancer Forum; and commemorated Maternal Health Awareness Day. Visit HRSA’s website for more.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Check out HRSA’s website throughout this month to learn how parents, caregivers, and health care professionals can advance oral health for everyone in a family. You’ll also find tips to share with patients about brushing, flossing, and seeking regular dental checkups. Learn more about oral health for young children.
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CMS’ New Vaccine Coverage and Payment Toolkit
This new CMS toolkit, Coverage and Payment of Vaccines and Vaccine Administration under Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and Basic Health Program (PDF), can help you understand coverage, cost-sharing, and payment for vaccines and vaccine administration. It addresses the federally funded Vaccines for Children program and assists in navigating vaccination coverage requirements. This includes providing guidance regarding the commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines and the end of the American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 vaccination coverage period (September 2024).
National Human Trafficking Prevention Framework
HHS’ Task Force to Prevent Human Trafficking released the National Human Trafficking Prevention Framework. It reflects research and best practices in violence prevention and health promotion, as well as the expertise of people who have experienced human trafficking and allied professionals.
COVID-19
COVID-19 Response Programs Transition
HRSA management of the COVID-19 therapeutics and testing supply ordering will end on Saturday, March 16. After that date, the HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will manage ordering through the Health Partner Order Portal (HPOP). Health centers participating in the Testing Supply Program or the Therapeutics Program should read our February 5 bulletin for more information.
Behavioral Health
Workforce Retention and Resiliency within Integrated Care Setting
Join our webinar to learn about:
- Key factors contributing to burnout, compassion fatigue, and employee turnover in primary and behavioral health providers.
- How these challenges intensified during the pandemic.
- Effective supervisory strategies for employee engagement, resilience, and retention.
- Key organizational policies and practices that can enhance workforce retention and resilience.
Wednesday, March 6
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE available to behavioral health professionals**
Suicide Safer Care for Primary Care Providers
This webinar will provide a comprehensive approach to identifying and managing patients at risk for suicide in a primary care setting and within a routine primary care visit. Join to learn how primary care providers can play a role in suicide prevention, risk assessments, lethal means restriction, and safety planning. We strongly recommend this webinar for all medical leadership, primary care providers, and their teams.
Thursday, March 14
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE available**
SAMHSA Funding: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
SAMHSA’S funding will support implementation of the screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment public health model for children, adolescents, and/or adults in primary care and community health settings — including health centers — with a focus on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use. Learn more on their website.
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. This opportunity is open to staff at PCHP-awarded health centers. Visit the application page for details and to apply by Friday, March 8.
Exploring Cultural Competency and Humility in the Care of HIV Patients Learning Collaborative
Many people living with HIV/AIDS today are members of historically underserved and marginalized populations, most notably racial and ethnic minorities. An individual's beliefs, behaviors, attitudes toward medicine, and even the outcome of their medical treatments, are all influenced by their culture(s). Speakers from the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) will explore cultural humility and how to reduce stigma and discrimination. Visit the registration page for dates, times, and more.
Workforce
Workforce Retention and Resiliency within Integrated Care Setting
See the announcement above.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
Visit the application pages for dates, times, and more information about these opportunities:
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Health Center Loan Guarantee Program (LGP)
Does your health center anticipate a capital project in the next one to three years? Are you considering the benefits of HRSA’s Health Center LGP? Join Capital Link to receive guidance and tips on key elements and requirements for an application. Speakers will address the application, approval, and loan closing process and important steps for successful capital project planning. Visit the application page to apply by THIS Friday, February 23.
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Addressing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening
Join NCHPH to explore barriers to colorectal cancer screening and learn about interventions that you can implement to reduce or eliminate these barriers. Registration page.
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Exploring Cultural Competency and Humility in the Care of HIV Patients
See the announcement above.
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Transportation & Access to Care: Implementing a Quality Improvement Toolkit for Health Centers
Health Outreach Partners invites you to learn about a way to reduce missed medical appointments caused by transportation barriers. You will learn how to determine the impact of these barriers on productivity and health center finances and how to use a quality improvement toolkit to improve transportation solutions. Registration page.
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Family Planning and Reproductive Health for People Experiencing Homelessness
Join the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to learn about providing voluntary family planning services to people experiencing homelessness. These discussions will inform adapted clinical guidelines on reproductive health for this group. We encourage health centers to invite care team members across disciplines to attend sessions relevant to their work. Visit the application page to apply by THIS Friday, February 23.
Additional Resources
Empowering Change: Innovating and Scaling for a Healthier Tomorrow in the Face of Emerging Social Determinants of Health
As the health care landscape evolves, it is critical to innovate to successfully serve the underserved. This final webinar in the SDOH Academy’s series will teach you to incorporate and scale innovative practices to address challenges presented by the social determinants of health (SDOH). You will gain valuable insights and strategies to navigate emerging issues, foster proactive approaches, and build healthier communities.
Thursday, March 14
3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Visit the series page to see recordings of previous sessions. The SDOH Academy is a group of NTTAPs.
Foundations of Population Health Management in Priority Populations
This is the introductory session in the Population Health Management Learning Series — a collaboration among more than a dozen NTTAPs. Speakers will highlight the importance of taking a population health approach to preventing, treating, and managing chronic conditions among priority populations. They will share current research, examples, and best practices. They will also provide context for remaining webinars in the series.
Wednesday, March 6
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Series registration page
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H-2A Visa Program and Access to Health Care Services
Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, in partnership with the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH), presents a webinar on the H-2 visa program. Speakers will provide insights into trends and strategies for outreach to H-2A farmworkers, with perspectives from health and legal experts.
Thursday, March 7
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Quality Improvement Strategies for Latent Tuberculosis Prevention and Care
The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations shares a group of resources for staff at Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA/NHPI)-serving health centers to gain in-depth knowledge and promising practices on effective tuberculosis prevention and related quality improvement strategies. Visit AAPCHO’s website to access the resources.
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