What's New

Register for Annual State/Territory-Based UDS Trainings

We’re collaborating with Primary Care Associations to host virtual and in-person 2024 UDS reporting technical assistance (TA) sessions trainings. View the 2024 UDS Training Schedule (PDF) for details on these state or territory-based training opportunities. If you help prepare your health center's UDS submission, join to receive information and resources to support your complete, accurate, and timely submission. We’ll provide: An in-depth review of the 2024 UDS reporting tables, key terms, and definitions. Details of changes from the 2023 UDS reporting. Updates on UDS Modernization, including about UDS+ requirements and resources. This is your opportunity to ask expert UDS trainers questions about reporting requirements and how state or territory policies may impact reporting.

DUE FRIDAY: Final Week for Training and TA Assessment

Don’t miss your opportunity to share feedback! Visit the Health Center Resource Clearinghouse to complete the training and TA assessment.

Is Your Project Director Accurate?

A health center’s leader (Chief Executive Officer or similar role) is typically identified as the Project Director (PD) in EHBs. If you don’t update EHBs when there’s a leadership change it can delay your health center’s notice of time-sensitive requirements. To avoid late or unacceptable submissions — and a condition on your award — take time TODAY to review your PD and, if needed, submit a task in EHBs to make an update. Learn more in a bulletin.

Deadline Reminder: SAC Applications for May 1 and June 1 Starts

The application deadlines are approaching for the fiscal year 2025 Service Area Competition (SAC) Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for service areas with a May 1, 2025, or June 1, 2025, period of performance start date.

• Find details for each of the announced service areas on the Service Area Announcement Table.
• Links to the NOFOs in Grants.gov and TA materials are available on the SAC TA webpage.

Two New Published Studies about the Health Center Program

Visit BPHC's Health Center Library website to access the full article summaries.

• Quantifying Population Characteristics Within and Outside a 30-Minute Drive-Time to HRSA-Supported Health Centers
  HRSA-funded researchers found that 94% of Americans live in a census tract categorized as being within a 30-minute drive of a health center service delivery site. Of those 6% of Americans outside a 30-minute drive to a health center, 11.7 million (60.11%) are in rural areas, and over 1.5 million households (20.32%) lack broadband internet access.
• Utilization, Quality, and Spending for Pediatric Medicaid Enrollees with Primary Care in Health Centers vs Non-Health Centers
  Using 2012 Medicaid claims data, HRSA-funded researchers compared cost, use, and quality among health center and non-health center pediatric patients. They found that for health center patients, quality of care was comparable, and total expenditures were lower by $240 per patient. This suggests that delivering primary care pediatric services at a health center may be a more cost-effective health care model.

Learn about Coverage to Care

Through the Coverage to Care (C2C) health literacy initiative, CMS helps consumers understand health coverage options, access primary care resources, and learn about preventive health services. CMS’ C2C website includes resources in multiple languages. Visit their partners and providers resources webpage for resources specifically designed for you. Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn about their Community Connections Tour (and how you can get involved) and to sign up for updates.

Behavioral Health

Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care TA Kickoff

Join our webinar to hear about the training and TA we provide to support your efforts to integrate behavioral health into primary care. You’ll gain an understanding of available resources and how to request TA support.

Thursday, November 14
11:00 a.m.-noon ET
Registration page

HIV

Request for Information for the 2026-2030 National HIV/AIDS Strategy and the National Strategic Plans for Sexually Transmitted Infections, Vaccines, and Viral Hepatitis

HHS invites your feedback on strategic plans to serve as national roadmaps to guide efforts to address HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI), and viral hepatitis. Visit the Federal Register website to learn more and comment.

HHS will also hold listening sessions to gather input. Watch the HIV.gov blog to register for sessions that will take place from 8:00-9:30 a.m. ET in English (Wednesday, November 13) and Spanish (Thursday, November 14).

The Intersection of HIV, Aging, and Housing: Considerations for Health Centers

This webinar will focus on integrated solutions for supporting older adults living with HIV to safely age in their community of choice. This is a collaboration between the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE), the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center.

Wednesday, November 13
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Workforce

Unlocking Insights: Interpreting and Communicating Staff Survey Results

Our Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey assessed job satisfaction, engagement, burnout, and retention among health center staff. In this webinar, we will first share strategies for interpreting the survey findings. Then we will suggest ways to effectively communicate those insights (or those from other data sources) to leadership, staff, and stakeholders. We’ll discuss how to develop action plans and strategies to enhance workforce well-being.

Wednesday, November 20
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

NTTAP Learning Collaboratives

See the application pages for dates, times, and more information about these opportunities:

• Dental Assistant Workforce
  Interested in developing an in-house dental assistant training program? The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) invites you to join peers in expanding the dental assistance workforce. Visit the application page to apply by Friday, November 8.
• Strengthening Emergency Preparedness: Supporting Survivors of IPV, Human Trafficking, and Exploitation
  Join Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council to learn how you can integrate the needs of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), human trafficking, and exploitation into emergency preparedness. Sessions will cover adaptable protocols, memoranda of understanding, and strategies/resources to foster partnership with community-based organizations, including domestic violence programs. Visit the application page to apply by Friday, November 22.
• Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening in Agricultural Worker Communities
  Join MHP Salud and focus on improving colorectal cancer screening for migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs). Sessions will cover unique barriers to screening, the role of community health workers, strategies for promoting screening, and introduce an evidence-based curriculum to reach MSAWs. Visit the application page.

Oral Health

Oral Health and IPV: Strategies for Providing Safe and Comfortable Patient Experiences

Survivors of IPV/human trafficking often face significant barriers to accessing oral health care, and dental visits can sometimes act as triggers for these individuals. Dental professionals play a crucial role in creating safe and supportive environments that prioritize the comfort and well-being of these patients. NNOHA and Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation cohost this opportunity for you to learn approaches that can help.

Thursday, November 14
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CDE available**

Dental Assistant Workforce Learning Collaborative

See the announcement above.

Additional Resources

Safeguarding Home Environments: Addressing Environmental Risks for Aging and Disabled Populations in Public Housing

Join the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium (NNCC) and NCHPH to explore strategies and resources that can help you mitigate environmental hazards for aging and disabled residents in public housing. You’ll learn about common environmental risks, strategies for enhancing home safety, and the importance of partnerships with housing authorities and other community stakeholders.

Thursday, November 14
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Team-Based Primary Care in Health Centers

Wherever you are in the health center movement, it’s likely that you are part of a team. Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) hopes this concise and practical book, “Team-Based Primary Care in Health Centers” (PDF), gives you strategies, tools, and encouragement to adopt a fully integrated model of team-based primary care. It covers: Foundations Data-driven care Roles Training the next generation The future

In case you missed it:
Visit the Primary Health Care Digest archive.

Do you forward the Digest to others?
Encourage them to subscribe.

Training Calendar

Visit our online calendar for details on these and all scheduled events.

Through November 5

Reporting UDS Financial and Operational Tables
Tuesday, October 29
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Navigating the OSV Journey: How to Prepare for a Successful Operational Site Visit
Wednesday, October 30
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Using Geriatric Principles to Care for Aging Patients Living With HIV
Hosted by Renaye James Healthcare Advisors (RJHA)
Thursday, October 31
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**CE credits available**

Developing a Strategy for Workforce Well-being Workshop
Thursday, October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Navigating Comprehensive Care for Refugees: Integrating Clinical Care, Cultural Sensitivity, and Community Collaboration
Hosted by CHC
Thursday, October 31
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Developing Curriculum in Line with Accreditation: Best Practices for NP Residency Programs
Hosted by CHC
Monday, November 4
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session

Upcoming

Integrating Behavioral Health into Pediatric Care, Part 2
Hosted by RJHA
Wednesday, November 6
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE credit available**

UDS: Preliminary Reporting Environment
Wednesday, November 6
1:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Supporting the Mental Health Needs of MSAWs of All Ages Amidst Extreme Heat (in English with Spanish interpretation)
Hosted by Farmworker Justice and Health Outreach Partners
Wednesday, November 6
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Improving Hypertension Management: Applying Standing Orders and the Role of Medical Assistants
Hosted by CHC
Wednesday, November 6
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Join the day of the session

Agricultural Worker Identification, Registration, & Reporting in UDS
Hosted by the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH)
Wednesday, November 6
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Supporting A Diverse Workforce Webinar Series (in English with live interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL))
Hosted by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU) STAR² Center, with Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation and Migrant Clinicians Network
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

HIV Prevention and Care for People Assigned Female at Birth
Hosted by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Thursday, November 7
Noon-1:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Using Performance Improvement Methods to Improve Your BMI Follow-up Plan Measure
Hosted by RJHA
Thursday, November 7
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page
**1.0 CE credit available**

Addressing the Intersection of IPV and Substance Use in Maternal Health Care
Thursday, November 7
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Screening for Violence Risk in People Living with Disabilities
Hosted by NCHPH
Tuesday, November 12
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Empoderando a las Comunidades: Cómo las Promotoras de Salud Impulsan la Equidad en la Detección Temprana y Tratamiento del Cáncer de Mama (in Spanish)
Hosted by NNCC
Tuesday, November 12 (NEW DATE)
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Marketplace Open Enrollment: Mobilizing Health Centers to Enroll Patients & Communities
Hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers
Wednesday, November 13
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

The Intersection of HIV, Aging, and Housing: Considerations for Health Centers
Hosted by NCECE, NCHPH, and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
Wednesday, November 13
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

UDS: Successful Submission Strategies
Wednesday, November 13
2:00-3:30 p.m. ET
Registration page

Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care TA Kickoff
Thursday, November 14
11:00 a.m.-noon ET
Registration page

Using Action Plans to Address Workload Challenges Workshop
Thursday, November 14
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Health Center Performance Improvement Toolkit
Thursday, November 14
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Safeguarding Home Environments: Addressing Environmental Risks for Aging and Disabled Populations in Public Housing
Hosted by NNCC and NCHPH
Thursday, November 14
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Empowering Well-Being: A Diabetes Journey
Hosted by NCFH
Tuesday, November 19
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Providing Comprehensive HIV Education and Care to MSAW Communities (in English with live Spanish interpretation)
Hosted by Farmworker Justice
Wednesday, November 20
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Unlocking Insights: Interpreting and Communicating Staff Survey Results
Wednesday, November 20
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Building Trust: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Health Misinformation in Vulnerable Communities
Hosted by NNCC
Tuesday, December 3 (NEW DATE)
3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Registration page

Webinars are hosted by HRSA unless otherwise noted.