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Dear Mariah,
As the clock ticks down on funding for vital health extender programs including the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), our community continues to face unprecedented challenges. So, too, is the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved continuing our advocacy, and we invite you to join us in signing a vital new stakeholder letter calling for the largest possible funding for the NHSC and community health centers. Learn more about this call to action below, as well as a new program and other updates on our upcoming JEDI Champion Training for health center staff and leaders of all learning levels. This issue of Clinician & Community also features new webinars on empowering integrated care teams, suicide prevention and vision care at CHCs, and more.
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Join ACU at Our JEDI Champion Training on Nov. 7-8 in Nashville, TN: Full Program Now Available!
There's still time to register for ACU's engaging JEDI Champion Training, and our event program featuring an agenda at-a-glance, speaker biographies, and session descriptions is now available to help you plan your experience. On Nov. 7-8 in Nashville, TN, our certificate-granting seminar will help healthcare staff and leaders of all learning levels understand best practices and strategies to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion at their organizations while building a network of peers and allies. Register now and don't forget to book your hotel room at our discounted rate.
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Spotlight on Sessions: The Science of Bias, Leading with Cultural Humility, & More
Whether you're interested in facilitating non-violent communication, practicing self-care, or understanding bias and discrimination, you'll find helpful workshops with expert faculty at our JEDI Champion Training including:
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Bias and Discrimination in Healthcare
Presented by Sabrina Edgington, Senior Director of JEDI Initiatives, ACU
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Creating a Brave Space Filled with Grace
Presented by Melissa Gordon, Diversity and Equity Coach, Wellness Consultant
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Self-Care and Compassion for Advocates
Presented by Kit Canlas, Co-Director, Wild Heart Meditation Center; Facilitator, Nashville People of Color Sangha
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Leading with Cultural Humility
Presented by Erika R. Burnett, Co-Conspirator, Women of Color Collaborative
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Save the Date for our ACU STAR2 Center Workforce Symposium: Inclusive Innovation: Putting People First
April 29-30: Nashville, TN
As communities worldwide work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, well-being, psychological safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the forefront of workforce and clinical innovation. As your health center, Primary Care Association, or Health Center Controlled Network moves forward, it’s important to continue to grow and learn in these areas. Join the ACU STAR² Center for a symposium of speakers and resources, as well as a workshop to get your CHC’s Comprehensive Workforce Plan up to speed—no matter what stage of the process. Stay tuned for more information!
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In Case You Missed It: View Our Recent Webinar Exploring Best Practices for Leading a Diverse Staff
Effective clinical leadership and a supportive team environment foster mental health and resiliency to challenges, reduce burnout, and improve patient care. If you missed our STAR² Center's recent webinar on best practices in strengthening teamwork amongst a diverse staff and evidence-based tools to communicate more effectively, you can now view the archived recording and slides. Watch the presentation to learn essential strategies to make diversity a strength within health center teams.
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In Case You Missed It: Watch Our Webinar with SMART Conversations® on Fostering Resilient Cultures in CHCs
ACU recently joined our partners at SMART Conversations® for a webinar exploring how to improve communication skills and create safe spaces to foster Resilient Cultures in the health center workplace. View the recorded session to learn about the benefits and components of a Resilient Culture and how the five principles and four core conditions of SMART Conversations® create a framework for success, learn more about our partnership, or contact Dr. Herman Williams and Paul Weisman for free consultation.
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Help Your CHC Drive Health Equity & Boost Sustainability with Value-Based Care
Did you know that ACU is partnering with On Belay Health Solutions (On Belay) to support providers to reconnect with their mission, save health centers vital revenue, and drive health equity for underserved communities with value-based care? Learn how the initiative can help your CHC adopt value-based care to increase resources and better address health inequities, watch our webinar on navigating the transition, and learn about exclusive assistance for ACU Members.
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Further Workforce Resources
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Join Our Webinar Series: Preventing Suicide in Patients & Staff at CHCs
November 2023-January 2024
Nearly half of individuals who later end their lives by suicide visit a primary care provider in the month before their passing, and suicide rates reached their highest recorded levels in 2022. As vital providers of primary care, health centers can play a key role in addressing this public health crisis. From November 2023-January 2024, join our webinar series with the Missouri Primary Care Association to learn comprehensive approaches and evidence-based strategies to identify and intervene with patients at risk, to support clinicians and staff who may themselves be at risk, to educate leaders on creating supportive systems for prevention, and more. Learn more or register now for one or all sessions, including:
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Kick Off November with Part Two of Our Pediatric Vision Services Webinar Series
Wednesday, Nov. 1: 2-3:15 p.m. ET
Healthy vision helps children reach developmental milestones, achieve academic successes, and much more. ACU is excited to join Prevent Blindness, the National Association of Community Health Centers, and the School-Based Health Alliance for the second part of our series on children's vision and eye health in health centers. Learn about the four models of vision care for children in CHCs, enhance skills for identifying community partners, and raise awareness of the importance of integration of primary (pediatric) care and eyecare in health centers. Watch part one in the archives.
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Learn About ACU's Partnership with NCMLP and How Medical-Legal Partnership Can Help Your Organization
Wednesday, Oct. 25: 1-2 p.m. ET
ACU and the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP) invite you to an informational webinar to learn about our new partnership aimed at shifting the culture of health by helping ACU members use medical-legal partnership to improve health equity, increase access to justice, and strengthen the health care workforce. This listening session will highlight how we will collaborate to strengthen the workforce for underserved communities.
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ACU Is Hiring: Join Our Expanding Team
ACU's team is growing! If you're a mission-driven individual committed to supporting the healthcare workforce and improving the health of America's medically underserved communities, we invite you to apply for one of five new positions with ACU's team. Learn more and apply now, or share these opportunities with colleagues.
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Apply by Oct. 31 for the United Health Foundation's Diversity in Heath Care Scholarship
Less than two weeks remain to apply for the United Health Foundation's Diversity in Health Care Scholarship. This scholarship supports historically underrepresented healthcare professionals seeking to advance their clinical skills. If you have an active license or certificate to practice in a clinical health center and are enrolled in or planning to complete a degree or certifications to advance your credentials, you may be eligible to apply. Learn more and apply by Oct. 31.
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Explore the EMPOWER Project's Multimedia Tools for Teens Managing Asthma
Did you know that Black children are more than twice as likely to have asthma as their non-Hispanic white counterparts? The EMPOWER project aims to teach healthy behaviors and inspire teens to take charge of their health with evidence-based self-management skills. This collaboration between the National Environmental Education Foundation and Hip Hop Public Health contains educational songs and animated videos designed to empower young individuals to manage their asthma. Access the collection to learn more.
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Celebrating National Healthcare Quality Week on October 15-21
ACU joins the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) in highlighting Healthcare Quality Week on Oct. 15-21. This week and year-round we raise awareness about the positive impact that clinicians, staff, advocates, and others make in improving patient outcomes and access to healthcare for medically underserved communities. Explore NAHQ's website for resources and events happening throughout the week to celebrate healthcare quality.
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New from ACU's Career Center: Optometrist at Neighborhood Health Services, and More
Our Career Center is an excellent resource for job seekers or organizations seeking to hire quality staff to serve medically under-resourced populations. ACU Members get premier access by logging in to our member portal and using the discount code. This week, ACU is excited to highlight an Optometrist position with Neighborhood Health Center in Buffalo, NY, as well as:
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Don't forget: ACU offers free vision care job posts for FQHCs and lookalikes. Learn more.
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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 living in historically marginalized communities, please contact our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any feedback.
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