What's New
SAC NOFO Released for March 1 Starts
HRSA released the FY 2025 Service Area Competition (SAC) NOFO for service areas with a March 1, 2025, period of performance start date (HRSA-25-014).
The table below lists application deadlines for all released FY 2025 SAC NOFOs. TA materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.
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Start Date
(in 2025)
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NOFO #
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Grants.gov
Due by
11:59 p.m. ET
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HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs)
Due by 5:00 p.m. ET
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January 1
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HRSA-25-012
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July 29
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August 26
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February 1
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HRSA-25-013
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July 29
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August 28
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March 1
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HRSA-25-014
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August 27
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September 26
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Join the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
The National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH) seeks five new members. Health center patient board members for health centers that serve migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs) may apply. Members serve four-year terms. Interested? Email your résumé to HRSA.
This federal advisory committee aims to improve the health and well-being of MSAWs. It meets twice a year to advise and make recommendations to the HHS Secretary on policy, program development, and topics related to Migrant Health Centers and other organizations that serve MSAWs and their families. Learn more on the NACMH webpage.
Health Center Program GeoCare Navigator Live Training
At last week’s TWM, someone asked if there would be additional training on the new Health Center Program GeoCare Navigator. The answer is YES, next month! Join us to learn how you can use it to generate service area maps for applications, change in scope requests, and more.
Wednesday, August 7
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Submit questions about the training via the BPHC Contact Form (Health Center Data and Research > HCP GeoCare Navigator > Technical Use Questions).
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Health Center Financial Management: Best Practices and Risk Mitigation
We are partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) to present a webinar on the health center revenue cycle and ways to strengthen payment oversight. Content is geared toward CEOs, CFOs, billing cycle managers, risk managers, board members, and anyone involved in payment oversight. NACHC faculty and a health center will share lessons learned and recommendations on securing your systems and processes in the wake of cyberattacks and health care data breaches.
Tuesday, July 9
3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Capital Link Features Health Centers
Capital Link shares examples of health center growth to inform and inspire your efforts to plan expansion.
- The inclusion of a dedicated Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) facility within San Ysidro Health's Kimball-Highland project addresses seniors’ complex needs, enabling them to live independently while accessing comprehensive care. PACE programs can be financially sustainable, generating revenue that supports health centers’ missions while providing essential care to seniors. Read the full case study (PDF).
- As the largest health center in Maine, Penobscot Community Health Center faced unforeseen contractor cost overruns and supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, testing everyone’s resolve and resourcefulness. Innovative financing solutions, coupled with HRSA’s Health Center Facility Loan Guarantee Program, helped them overcome significant financial and regulatory hurdles. Read the full case study (PDF).
Quarterly 340B Program Registration
Quarterly 340B Program site registration is open from July 1 to 15. Health centers will be able to register a site that has been verified as implemented and with a site status reflected as “active” in EHBs Form 5B through Tuesday, August 27. After that date, the system will close to prepare for the October 1 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.
Comment on Food Insecurity: Screening Recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) invites comments on their draft recommendation for screening for food insecurity. Visit the USPSTF website for the draft and to submit comments by Monday, July 22.
Behavioral Health
Pediatric Behavioral Health Series
Part 1: Speakers will explore prevalent diagnoses in children, the impact of maternal behavioral health conditions during the perinatal period, and various risk and protective factors influencing child well-being. They will cover childhood development from early childhood through adolescence, highlighting key milestones and challenges.
Monday, July 15
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Part 2: Speakers will focus on actionable strategies for implementing pediatric integrated care related to screening, referral, and care coordination. They will also highlight treatment best practices, emphasizing culturally relevant patient and family-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Through examples of evidence-based programs, they will showcase effective interventions tailored to different developmental stages, from early childhood to adolescence.
Monday, July 22
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
**0.5 CE per session is available for behavioral health professionals**
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Population Estimates
Most adults who needed opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in 2022 either did not perceive that they needed it (43%) or received treatment that did not include medications for OUD (30%). CDC researchers analyzed SAMHSA data to come to these conclusions. Higher percentages of White than Black or African American or Hispanic or Latino adults received any treatment. Higher percentages of men than women and of adults aged 35-49 years than other adults received medications. Read the full CDC report.
Hypertension
New Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Jumpstart Curriculum
The American Medical Association’s free curriculum can help you implement and sustain evidence-based, systematic self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) monitoring programs. It consists of 15 mini modules divided into three sections: Fundamentals, Planning and Implementation, and Technology and Evaluation. It will help you make actionable plans, engage key stakeholders, and work with patients toward healthier lives. Access the curriculum and learn more about the American Medical Association's EdHub.
Additional Resources
Considerations for the Implementation of Point of Care Testing for Syphilis
The HHS National Syphilis Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Task Force has prepared a comprehensive overview of the four main differences between point of care tests and laboratory-based serologic tests. Their publication (PDF) also highlights the best settings to consider use of point of care tests.
New Toolkit from RHIhub: Chronic Disease Management
The HRSA-funded Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) published a new toolkit compiling evidence-based and promising models and resources to support chronic disease management programs in rural communities. Visit the RHIhub website to access it and other resources.
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