What's New
DUE TOMORROW: Deadline Extended for FY 2025 Expanded Hours Funding Applications
Due to the issues caused by the Microsoft Windows update last Friday, we’ve extended the deadline for our Expanded Hours funding by one day. Apply in EHBs by 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 24. View webinar recordings, FAQs, and other application resources on the Expanded Hours TA page.
Considerations for the Implementation of Point of Care Testing for Syphilis
A report (PDF) from the HHS National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force explores differences between point of care (POC) tests and laboratory-based serologic tests. It also highlights when POC testing may be the best. Visit HIV.gov to learn more.
HHS will hold a webinar on the topic next week:
Wednesday, July 31
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
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Using Data to Promote Health Equity
A new report from Capital Link and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council aims to provide practical guidance for Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) health centers. It provides a thorough examination of financial and operational benchmark trends, empowering HCHs to leverage their data resources to effectively address health equity concerns. Visit Capital Link’s site to download.
Improving Maternal Health in Hispanic/Latino Communities
In the second session of HRSA’s Advancing Health Equity among Hispanic/Latino Populations webinar series you’ll learn about:
- HRSA initiatives and programs.
- Critical topics such as congenital syphilis, interpersonal/intimate partner violence, and maternal mental health.
- Resources to improve access and quality of services for mothers and families.
We will present content in Spanish with live interpretation in English.
Wednesday, July 31
1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
Thanks for Sending Your Photos!
We appreciate everyone who sent us pictures from National HIV Testing Day! Here are some more great ones (we featured others in our July 9 issue).
Top: Primary Health Care Inc.; True Health; Western Wayne Family Health Centers
Middle: Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District
Bottom: Affinia Healthcare; Jordan Valley Community Health Center; CCI Health Wellness Services – Cheverly
Webinar Recording: Empowering Communities: The Role of Health Centers in Addressing SDOH and Advancing Health Equity
Capital Link recently held a webinar focused on advancing health equity. View the recording for a discussion of the paths through which social determinants affect health, the history of health centers, and how they can effectively reduce health disparities and promote true health equity among underserved patient populations.
Funding Opportunity: Technology-Enabled Collaborative Learning Program
HRSA’s NOFO invites organizations to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models for health care providers and other professionals to improve retention of health care providers and increase access to health care services. HRSA will award approximately $3.8 million to up to eight new cooperative agreements over a period of five years. Access the NOFO on Grants.gov.
Biden-Harris Administration Launching Initiative to Build Multi-state Social Worker Licensure Compact
HRSA announced the first-ever Licensure Portability Grant Program investment in a multi-state social worker licensure compact. Read the press release. State licensure compacts allow states to come together on a common approach to licensing health care providers, allowing providers to practice across state lines without having to apply for a license in each state. Streamlining licensure while maintaining quality standards improves access to services both by better facilitating hiring and by easing pathways to using telehealth.
2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment
The 2024 National Ryan White Conference on HIV Care & Treatment will take place August 20-23, both virtually and in person at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Visit the conference website to see details, including the agenda, or to register by Friday, August 16.
Updated CDC Contraception Guidance
CDC provides evidence-based contraception recommendations for health care providers. They want to talk with those who regularly use these resources ahead of publishing updates. They’ll overview changes and discuss strategies for sharing and implementing the guidance.
Thursday, August 1
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
Behavioral Health
Integrating Neuropsychological Screening Within Primary Care Behavioral Health Model of Care
Our webinar will cover the impact negative social drivers of health have on patients’ access to neuropsychology specialty services, the need to increase cognitive screening in primary care, and creation/progression of a neuropsychological assessment clinic at Cherokee Health Systems.
Friday, July 26
1:00-1:30 p.m. ET
Registration page
**0.5 CE is available for behavioral health professionals**
Integration of Behavioral Health and Oral Health Learning Collaborative
The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) invites you to a learning collaborative where you’ll gain strategies to implement behavioral screenings in the dental clinic and bi-directional referrals. Visit the application page to apply by Monday, August 5.
Hypertension
Million Hearts Hypertension in Pregnancy Action Forum
Join other clinical, public health, and community-based partners who focus on hypertension management for women during and after pregnancy. Exchange best and promising practices, identify solutions to common obstacles, and share resources. CMS and CDC fund Million Hearts.
Tuesday, August 6
11:00 a.m.-noon ET
Registration page
Workforce
Webinar Recording: Creating Policies and Processes to Support Workforce Well-being
Speakers at our June 26 webinar walked through key facets of just culture (a concept that promotes open and honest discussion of safety events to support continuous improvement), psychological safety, and tools to improve workforce trust and engagement. If you missed it, watch the recording to gain strategies to build an inclusive workplace, prevent harm and bias, and empower staff to identify inefficiencies and co-design solutions.
Oral Health
Integration of Behavioral Health and Oral Health Learning Collaborative
See the announcement above.
Updated User's Guide for the Implementation of the Oral Health Core Clinical Competencies
NNOHA released the User's Guide for the Implementation of the Oral Health Core Clinical Competencies a decade ago. It highlights strategies to implement HRSA’s competencies integrating oral health and primary care.
The newly published update features new strategies, promising practices, and health center examples. Visit NNOHA’s site to download.
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Additional Resources
Not a Monolith: Empowering Latino Health
CDC’s Listen Up! Podcast is for health communication professionals. The latest episode shares an insightful conversation about culture and empowering Latino health, including the importance of family, the use of audience-centered language, and the importance of faith. Visit CDC’s site to listen.
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