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Office Hour for FY 2021 ARP – Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements (ARP-Capital, C8E) Awardees
Our Capital Specialist team is hosting an office hour for recipients of the fiscal year (FY) 2021 American Rescue Plan – Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements (ARP-Capital) funding. They’ll be available to answer questions and assist awardees on progress reports, extensions without funds, and capital project close-outs.
Wednesday, April 24
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Visit the ARP-Capital technical assistance (TA) page for award recipient information, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and additional resources.
DUE THURSDAY: Bridge Funding Reporting Requirement – Health Center COVID-19 Survey
Health centers using HRSA COVID-19 Bridge funds are required to complete the monthly Health Center COVID-19 Survey. The April 5 survey is due by 11:59 p.m. your local time on Thursday, April 11. Please ONLY report March data in this survey.
If your health center received a project period extension for using Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination (ECV) funds, you are also expected to continue reporting via the survey until your extension concludes.
As a reminder, we removed the questions related to test kits and oral antiviral medication.
Our COVID-19 Data Collection Survey Tool User Guide can help you understand how to report. If you still have questions, use the BPHC Contact Form (COVID-19 > COVID-19 Surveys).
THURSDAY: Black Maternal Health Week
Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) kicks off Thursday. We are committed to improving outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. And we know that you — along with everyone in the health center network — are as well! Join us and focus our spotlight on the critical issue of Black maternal health.
We’ve made it easy for you to get involved. Use our toolkit and join our social media campaign [#BMHW | #HRSAhelpsMoms] to showcase your work. Toolkit resources will help you elevate your work, partnerships, and accomplishments. Access the toolkit on the Maternal Child and Health Bureau (MCHB) website. The site also includes videos and stories that celebrate our progress toward strengthening Black Maternal Health. Email MCHB with questions.
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CMS 2024 Minority Research Grant Program
The 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity is now open. Researchers at one of the eligible minority-serving institutions investigating health disparities and exploring how CMS can better meet the needs of minority populations can apply for and receive up to $255,000 to fund your research. Learn more on CMS’ website.
Request for Information: Outdoor Workers Exposed to Wildland Fire Smoke; Request for Information
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health seeks public input about approaches to assess and control the hazards of wildland fire smoke to outdoor workers. See the Federal Register Notice for more information or to share your thoughts.
CDC Health Alert on Bird Flu
CDC issued a Health Advisory to inform clinicians, state health departments, and the public of a recently confirmed human infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) in the U.S. following exposure to presumably infected dairy cattle. Read the advisory on CDC’s website.
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It’s the Week of the Young Child
April 6-12 is the week of the young child. Health centers, we know that you routinely help families monitor and celebrate their young children’s development. Your efforts ensure that every child gets the developmental screening, services, and support they need to thrive.
Visit CDC's website for resources that you can use to engage families. These include CDC’s Milestone Tracker app and developmental milestone checklists with tips and activities, timed to share at every well-child visit from two months through five years.
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National Donate Life Month
April is the perfect opportunity to join the millions of heroes who’ve signed up to give the incredible gift of life as organ, eye, and tissue donors. Encourage your patients to learn about and consider organ donation by visiting our website (available in Spanish as well).
Join HRSA’s webinar on the importance of organ donation and transplantation. Speakers will include donation advocates and representatives from key organizations enmeshed in donation outreach. They will discuss ways to spread awareness and encourage donor registration. The webinar will include live interpretation in Spanish.
Tuesday, April 16
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
COVID-19
Register for Health Partner Order Portal Office Hours
The next HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Health Partner Order Portal (HPOP) Office Hours is later this month. If your health center orders COVID-19 testing supplies or therapeutics through ASPR HPOP, register today to hear the latest updates and ask questions!
Tuesday, April 23
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
As a reminder, HRSA management of COVID-19 therapeutics and testing supply ordering ended on Saturday, March 16. See the February 5 BPHC Bulletin for additional information.
Behavioral Health
Providing Trauma-informed Care in Health Centers
Join our webinar to learn about an expanded conceptualization for trauma-informed care principles. This approach improves patient and staff experience by integrating culturally relevant practices. The end time reflects a 15-minute period for peer-to-peer discussion after the hour-long presentation.
Thursday, April 25
1:00-2:15 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE available for behavioral health professionals**
Behavioral Health Communities of Practice: Continuing Education
These interactive community of practice (CoP) opportunities offer 1.0 continuing education credit per session for behavioral health professionals. They include time to share with peers and discuss topics with dedicated specialists. Visit the registration pages for dates, times, and more information.
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Advancing Health Equity to Improve Population-level Behavioral Health
Gain solutions for advancing equity in behavioral health and implementing organizational change. Visit the registration page.
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Trauma-informed Services in Health Center Settings
Visit the registration page.
Understanding Harm Reduction Approaches to Address Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Homelessness in Health Centers
Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) are co-hosting a webinar on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking (HT), exploitation, and homelessness. Speakers will share case studies and lived experiences as they discuss how to apply a harm reduction approach when caring for patients. The webinar will include live interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).
Tuesday, May 7
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Strategies to Improve Delivery of Tobacco Cessation Services
CMS released an informational bulletin (PDF) that highlights state strategies, quality measures, and resources to improve the delivery of tobacco cessation services to Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beneficiaries. It also overviews coverage requirements for the program. Visit CMS’ Improving Tobacco Cessation website for additional resources.
Hypertension
Hypertension Control and Self-Measured Blood Pressure Control Webinars and Recordings
In 2021, HRSA and the HHS Office of Minority Health partnered through the National Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI) to support health centers in improving blood pressure control among their patients. Now all health centers can benefit from materials developed for this initiative.
View past webinars and core curriculum sessions on the American Heart Association’s NHCI Clinical Core Curriculum Webinars webpage. These resources focus on high blood pressure measurement, management in clinical settings, and self-measured blood pressure monitoring.
New Cholesterol Management Change Package
Million Hearts (CDC), the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), and the American Medical Association collaborated to produce the Cholesterol Management Change Package (PDF). It provides clinicians in outpatient settings with tools and resources for improving cholesterol management.
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Workforce
CoPs Addressing Workforce Well-being Survey Results
These opportunities offer health centers the chance to boost employee engagement. The deadline to apply for any of these is Friday, April 19 — the application pages include dates, times, and more details.
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Caring for the Caregivers: Implementing A Lifestyle Medicine Approach
Build an action plan to implement lifestyle medicine principles to create supportive work environments at your health center. This includes structuring social supports and leveraging inter-professional teams to promote resilience and reduce burnout. Visit the application page.
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Structuring Clinical Teams and Workflows Amid Workforce Shortages
Managers who oversee clinical operations, this opportunity offers support and guidance for you to engage your teams in redesigning workflows. You’ll learn how to leverage a team approach to respond to workforce shortages and build an action plan that applies what you’ve learned. Visit the application page.
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Redesigning Workflows for More Effective and Efficient Processes
Managers of non-clinical operations, build an action plan to create more effective and efficient processes that support workforce well-being. You’ll learn how to implement improved processes to reduce burnout and boost job satisfaction. Visit the application page.
NTTAP Learning Collaboratives
See the application pages for dates, times, and more information about these opportunities:
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DUE TOMORROW: Developing Environmentally Resilient and Efficient Health Center Facilities
Gain insights on building energy resiliency through emergency management and preparedness, how to secure board and staff support for clean energy, and how to finance and install solar+storage systems. Capital Link invites you to learn about these topics and how to incorporate this affordable and reliable system into your capital project plans. Visit the application page to apply by Wednesday, April 10.
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Structural Competency
Health Outreach Partners (HOP) invites health equity leaders and diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders to this focus on structural competencies. You will discuss the frameworks and structures that create health inequities. You will be challenged to assess and improve your organization’s culture of inclusion. You’ll learn how to implement the Inclusion SCORECARD for Population Health to advance health equity. Visit the application page to apply by Thursday, April 18.
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Planning Your Health Center Community Needs Assessment
The needs assessment is an opportunity to identify, understand, and respond to the most pressing needs of your health center’s patients, staff, and community. Join NACHC to gain expert and peer support on designing yours. Workshops will use a cohort model and a human-centered design approach. Visit the application page to apply by Friday, April 19.
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Digital Health Strategy to Enable Comprehensive Care
It is essential for health centers to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in digital health. The Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality (HITEQ) Center invites you to deepen your understanding of how digital health strategies can enhance quality of care, expand access, improve patient outcomes, and reduce total cost of care. Visit the application page to apply by Thursday, May 2.
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Strengthening Preparedness: All-Hazards Competencies for Health Center Staff
The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium designed this opportunity for health center staff who serve residents of public housing. The series will guide participants through the recently released All-Hazards Competencies for Health Center Staff — a comprehensive framework developed with input from the Primary Care Association Emergency Management Advisory Committee and health center staff. Learn more on the application page.
Additional Resources
Genital Herpes: Approaches to Diagnosis and Management
Genital herpes is the leading cause of genital ulcer disease. It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) or increasingly by HSV-1. A diagnosis is highly stigmatizing for patients. Our webinar for clinicians and other providers will cover the epidemiology of the disease. Using examples, speakers will teach you how to recognize and assess genital herpes. They’ll also address the limitation of serological testing, disease management, and prevention strategies.
Wednesday, April 24
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Transportation is a Health Equity Issue Factsheet
HOP introduces a fact sheet on transportation and health equity, which explores:
- Data on the impact of transportation on access to care and other social determinants of health
- The unmet needs and gaps in policies affecting transportation and health
- The structural factors that predispose underserved populations to poor access to transportation
- The recommendations and tested strategies for addressing patient transportation barriers
Visit HOP's website to download the fact sheet.
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