Dear Colleague,
It's National Public Health Week! This week and year-round, the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved honors the healthcare workforce striving to improve health outcomes for underserved communities across the U.S. The need to build organizational resilience while transforming care has grown ever more acute, and our 2022 Workforce Symposium (May 2-3) and Retention & Recruitment Workshop (May 4-5) will highlight strategies to achieve these aims. We hope to see you there: Early Bird registration closes this Friday.
Learn more about this and other resources below including:
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Early Bird Registration Closes Friday, April 8: Join Our Workforce Symposium (May 2-3) & Retention & Recruitment Workshop (May 4-5) in Nashville, TN
There's still time to register early and save for our STAR² Center's Workforce Symposium, Going Beyond Buzzwords: Striving for a Thriving Workforce. Join us from May 2-3 in Nashville, TN, to learn how to promote resilience and transformations in care to support health center teams. Our Retention & Recruitment Planning Workshop will follow on May 4-5, spotlighting how to create or revamp health centers' retention and recruitment plans. Register now and don't forget to book your room: our block rate ends April 11.
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Spotlight on HRSA Speakers at Our Symposium
Dr. Suma Nair, Director of the Bureau of Primary Health Care's Office of Quality Improvement, and CAPT Sheila Pradia-Williams, Senior Advisor at the Bureau of Health Workforce, will help kick off our Workforce Symposium with a workforce update from the Health Resources & Services Administration. Register to join them.
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ACU's Call for 2022 Conference Abstracts Ends TODAY
If you haven't yet, now is the time to submit your workshop and poster proposal for ACU's 2022 Conference: the deadline is today. ACU is seeking abstracts reflecting our theme, Resilience & Transformation in Care, highlighting the need to support our workforce and bridge gaps for a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive post-pandemic healthcare system.
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Join Us In-Person or Online at Our 2022 Conference, "Resilience & Transformation in Care" |
Early Bird registration is open for ACU's 2022 Conference on July 31-Aug. 3! This symposium will unite hundreds of clinicians, administrators, leaders, and advocates in Washington, D.C., and online to explore how to build stronger, more inclusive post-pandemic workforces and healthcare systems. Register now.
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Celebrate the National Health Service Corps at ACU's NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala on Aug. 1 |
Registration is open for ACU's NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala! On August 1, this event in D.C. will honor the NHSC’s 50 years of connecting clinicians with underserved communities with festivities, films, and speeches from Corps luminaries such as Eric Redman—former Congressional staffer and author of The Dance of Legislation.
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Nominate Outstanding Individuals & Organizations for Awards at Our Conference
Awardees Will Receive Free Registration
ACU is honored to represent clinicians, administrators, and advocates dedicated to improving health equity for underserved populations, and we will acknowledge outstanding individuals and organizations with awards—and free registration—at our Conference. Submit a nomination for one of five awards: Clinician of the Year, Organizational Excellence, Health Professional in Training, Congressional Champion, or Marc Wetherhorn Advocate of the Year.
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New Webinar Series Focuses on Eye Health and Vision Care at Health Centers
April 28 & June 9: 3-4:30 p.m. ET
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Learn Best Practices for Communicating During Crises in Our Webinar
Tuesday, April 12: 1-2 p.m. ET
Join ACU and Healthcare Ready for a webinar on how to improve systems and protocols that allow organizations to efficiently communicate during disasters. Join us to learn about common challenges in crisis communications, as well as best practices for communicating with local healthcare and government partners, NGOs, and patients.
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Our PCA & HCCN Workforce Professional Development Webinar Series Continues
Wednesday, April 13: 2-3 p.m. ET
Don't miss the next session in our STAR² Center's workforce professional development series on April 13. These semi-monthly webinars aim to bolster workforce efforts at PCAs and HCCNs and help teams provide robust support for recruitment and retention at health centers. Learn about workforce planning and data, employee satisfaction, and more: sign up or view past sessions.
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Archived Webinar Available: Creating an Organizational Culture of Resilience to Manage Stress & Burnout in Health Center Teams
Did you miss our STAR2 Center's webinar on building organizational resilience to manage stress and burnout in health center teams? View the recorded presentation and slides to learn how to foster organizational resilience for a stronger, more cohesive workforce.
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Explore the Latest Issue of ACU's Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
The February edition of ACU's Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved celebrated Black History Month with a theme of Black Health and Wellness in the African Diaspora. This edition explores the prelude and aftermath of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis; Black/White cancer disparities; and more. ACU Members can log in to our member portal for free access to this and all JHCPU issues.
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Join ACU's Team as Our New Deputy Director of Policy & Advocacy or JEDI Intern
We're seeking a committed professional to help expand ACU’s strategic visibility and community of organizations, clinicians, and advocates as our Deputy Director of Policy & Advocacy. Learn more and apply. Additionally, we are looking for a creative individual with a passion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to help develop content and support trainings as a JEDI intern.
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Welcoming Our Latest Member: Southwest Community Health Center
ACU welcomes our community's newest member: Southwest Community Health Center in Bridgeport, CT. We partner with health centers, primary care associations, state health departments, free clinics, and other organizations across the U.S. Are you committed to achieving health equity for all? Learn about ACU membership, contact us, or join us.
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Help Us Celebrate #NHSC50: Share Your Story or Share the Word
The Bureau of Health Workforce's NHSC 50th Anniversary celebration kicks off soon, and you can join the yearlong celebration. Learn how you can share your experiences or join the conversation on social media by utilizing the 50th Anniversary toolkit to promote awareness, or join a mailing list to receive updates on the celebration.
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NHSC Scholarships and Site Applications & Nurse Corps Opportunities Are Open
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Learn Best Practices for Treating Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disorders at CHCS in a Webinar Series
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Community Leaders Encouraged to Apply for 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity
Applications are now open for the 2023 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity cohort. This one-year global fellowship program at the George Washington University Health Workforce Institute in Washington, D.C., prepares leaders with the technical knowledge, skills, and network to champion health equity in their organizations and community.
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Upcoming Webinars:
Archived Webinars:
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ACU is here to help: if we can do anything to better support your work to improve care and advocate for patients who are underserved, please contact our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any feedback. Thank you for all that you do.
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