Dear Colleague,
Happy New Year! As the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved begins our 27th year of striving to transform communities to achieve health equity for all, we remain inspired by the incredible work our members and network are doing to achieve a more equitable future for under-resourced populations in the face of numerous challenges, from funding uncertainties to shifting political landscapes.
This year, ACU will continue to offer new trainings, resources, and advocacy to support a thriving health center workforce, and we are also pleased to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors to help guide our evolving strategy. Learn more about them, as well as new resources to help CHCs build HP-ET programs to support workforce recruitment and retention, a new toolkit and podcast episodes on resiliency, and more below.
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Announcing ACU's New 2023 Board Members
ACU is excited to announce the appointment of four new members of our Board of Directors: Parinda Khatri, PhD, of Cherokee Health Systems, Kyle McDaniel, BA, BS, of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Brandon W. Moritz, BS, of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and Ashley Wallace of the Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health. ACU is thrilled to welcome the vision of these latest members of our Board, which guides our work to transform communities to achieve health equity for all.
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Apply Today! Join Our C-Suite Learning Collaborative on Developing HP-ET Programs
Today is the final day to apply for the ACU STAR2 Center's new learning collaborative for C-suite leaders seeking to build Health Professions Education and Training (HP-ET) programs at CHCs! Starting in January, the six-part learning collaborative will help participants explore how to develop financial plans and steps to build or grow HP-ET programs with facilitated discussions, guided activities, and insights from subject matter experts. Applications are due by COB today.
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Access Our New Online Courses: HP-ET Programs for Retention and Recruitment
Are you considering creating a HP-ET program at your CHC and want to learn more about these programs and how they aid staff recruitment and retention? ACU's STAR2 Center has created two new e-learning courses to guide you through the basics of HP-ET, including key terms, workforce benefits, and more! Explore these free, self-paced e-courses on HP-ET Programs for Employee Recruitment, HP-ET Programs for Employee Retention, and more.
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ICYMI: Explore Our Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit
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Latest Podcast Episodes Explore Wellness Approaches and Resiliency After Disasters
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Don't Miss Our Ongoing Workforce Professional Development Series
Jan. 19, Feb. 16, and Mar. 16: 2-3 p.m. ET
Health center, PCA, and HCCN workforce teams can still register to participate in our STAR2 Center's monthly Workforce Professional Development Series. Sign up for the remaining three webinars to examine workforce issues from national, regional, and state perspectives. Learn how to bolster workforce recruitment and retention at your health center in these webinars and review our first session on manager training.
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ICYMI: Read Our FY23 Omnibus Bill Analysis
President Joe Biden recently signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023, a massive federal spending bill to fund the government through the 2023 fiscal year, averting a shutdown in the process. But what was in the bill, what wasn't, and what does that mean for health centers and the medically under-resourced communities we serve? Find out in our recent policy analysis of the FY23 Omnibus Bill and its implications for the National Health Service Corps, Medicaid coverage, and more.
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Welcoming Our Latest Member
We are pleased to have the Maliheh Free Clinic become ACU's latest organizational member. Located in Millcreek, UT, in Salt Lake County, the Maliheh Clinic provides free, same-day access to high quality urgent medical care based on the core values of hope, respect, fairness, compassion, and professionalism. Is your organization committed to health equity? Learn more about ACU membership and contact us.
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In Case You Missed It: Recent Journal Issue Issue Explores Health Equity Partnerships
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National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program Applications Open Soon
Primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines will soon have the opportunity to apply to NHSC Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs). In exchange for serving at least two years at NHSC-approved sites in critical shortage areas, these programs offer up to $100,000 in loan repayment. This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians of numerous disciplines to provide care for under-resourced communities while repaying student loans.
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Apply for HRSA's Nurse Corps
Applications have now opened for HRSA's Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program! This program provides student loan repayment for registered nurses, advance practice registered nurses, and nurse faculty in exchange for committing to work in critical shortage facilities or eligible nursing schools. Applicants must also have received their education from accredited nursing schools in U.S. states/territories. Learn more and apply by Feb. 23 or share this opportunity.
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The Latest from ACU's Career Center
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Don't forget: ACU offers free vision care job posts for FQHCs and lookalikes. Learn more.
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Upcoming Webinars:
Archived Webinars:
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STAR² Center Talks Workforce Success Podcast: Seasons 1-4
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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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