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Dear Advocate,
COVID-19 has brought health disparities in underserved communities into sharp relief, and there is no better time than now to engage in innovative strategies to improve care—and work to achieve true health equity. This week, we're highlighting opportunities for you to learn best practices from national leaders at our Virtual Conference, understand how clinicians can be catalysts for civic engagement in our upcoming webinar, and find critical new workforce resources from the STAR2 Center to improve your practice.
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Learn From National Health Equity Leaders at Our 2020 Virtual Conference
We're excited to welcome nationally renowned authorities on health equity from the National Minority Quality Forum, VotER, the NAACP, and the Ohio State University to our Virtual Conference on Sept. 14-18! What's in store?
- "Transforming Healthcare in the Age of Pandemics: Can Health Equity Be Achieved?" with Dr. Gary A. Puckrein of the National Minority Quality Forum
- "Extreme Makeover: Healthcare Edition" with Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, FAAFP of the Ohio State University College of Medicine
- "Moment or a Movement: Where Do We Go From Here in Delivering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?" with Michael Curry, Esq. of the NAACP, MA League of Community Health Centers, and Suffolk University
- "VotER: A Tool to Help Our Patients, Our Colleagues, and Ourselves Vote Like Our Health Depends on It" with Dr. Alister Francois Martin of VotER, Center for Social Justice, and Massachusetts General Hospital
These are only four of the 20 workshops, general sessions, and keynotes at our CME-accredited conference on emerging issues and innovative practices in health care for underserved populations. Register now for full or limited access while spots remain—registration is limited, and ACU members enjoy a special discount!
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It's Not Too Late: Sign Up for Thursday's Webinar to Learn How Providers Can Promote Voting and Census Engagement for the Underserved
There's still time to register for Thursday's Civic Health Month webinar at noon ET! Learn how you you and your organization can become catalysts for increased voter participation through legal, nonpartisan civic engagement activities in our latest Policy & Practice webinar. The medically underserved are among the least likely to vote or respond to the census, and with both the national election and decennial census taking place this year, clinicians have a unique chance to promote patients' civic participation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up now to learn about voter education, get-out-the-vote, and census participation initiatives, and feel free to share our "Why Providers Should Encourage Patients' Civic Engagement" infographic and tag us on social media to promote Civic Health Month!
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Latest from the STAR² Center: Upcoming Webinar and New Wokforce Leaders Podcast!
Sign Up for Tomorrow's Webinar at 2 p.m. ET! Addressing Stigma, Health Disparities, and COVID-19’s Role in Affecting Workforce Retention: we invite health center staff to participate in tomorrow's STAR2 Center webinar focused on the intersection of health disparities, COVID-19, and stigma. Stigma plays a pivotal role in the health disparities and inequities faced by the patients and communities that health centers serve. Indeed, stigma is not just proximal to negative health outcomes, but one of its root causes. COVID-19 only amplifies this problem. Proper support, training, and resources are necessary tools to help the health center workforce navigate this complex landscape, support retention, and avoid disengagement.
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Apply Now for Our High-Functioning Managers Learning Collaborative: We invite health center managers to join our new Learning Collaborative to enhance their skills through collaborative sessions on leadership style, team culture, communication, and more. Appropriate training is vital for a health center's success and growth, and immediate managers are the top reason employees quit. Learn strategies to enhance your skills and boost retention in our Collaborative: representatives from 25 health centers may participate in 60-minute sessions held every other Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET from Sept. 23-Nov. 18, 2020. Faculty will inform applicants of conditional acceptance no later than Sept. 11. Apply by Sept. 4.
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What We're Reading: Articles on Social Justice, Health Equity, and Civic Engagement in the Underserved
Do you have suggestions for articles to highlight in the future? Let us know!
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Thank you for the critical work you're doing everyday to improve health equity for those who need it most. The ACU is here for you, and the success of our work depends on your feedback: please email our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any suggestions or concerns to inform our ongoing work. Thank you again for all that you do to support patients and providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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