Dear Colleague,
Our 2022 Conference and NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala are nearly here. With just a few days left until we convene in Washington, D.C., and online, the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is preparing for three days of learning, networking, and celebrating with our incredible community in this unique year marking the National Health Service Corps' 50th Anniversary.
But even as we turn our eyes to D.C., ACU is also excited to release new resources and upcoming trainings to support the health center workforce both now and in the years to come. This week, ACU is excited to debut a new resource on best practices for adapting to remote and hybrid workforces and a new webinar on intergenerational communication, in addition to an exciting Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Champion train-the-trainer event for health center representatives (with $2,500 stipends to support attendance) and a call for a new JEDI Training Specialist.
Learn more about these and other resources below, and we'll see you in D.C. or online soon!
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July 31-August 2
Washington, D.C. & Online
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August 1: 7-10 p.m. ET
Washington, D.C.
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Learn Best Practices for Adapting to a Remote and Hybrid Workforce with Our Guide
Telehealth and remote work are more common than ever as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new resource from ACU’s STAR2 Center and the Health Information Technology, Evaluation, and Quality Center provides health center leadership with new approaches to support staff engagement, as well as ideas and best practices on how to adapt policies and procedures for this remote and hybrid workforce.
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New Webinar Explores Communicating Across Generations and Resolving Conflict
September 8: 2-3 p.m. ET
Many health centers and organizations have staff representing multiple generations working together. But if generational differences lead to staff conflicts, how can we resolve them? And how should we communicate across generations? Join ACU’s STAR2 Center on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. ET for a discussion on the multigenerational workplace, conflict, and communication.
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ICYMI: Explore Health Center Data Trends with STAR2 Center's Data Profile Dashboards
Did you miss our STAR2 Center’s recent release of updated health center Data Profile Dashboards? These interactive dashboards can help health centers analyze their own data as it relates to recruitment and retention and compare their data nationally. The STAR2 Center directly emailed health center CEOs to provide access, and PCA teams are able to access certain Dashboard data. Contact us to learn more, and find helpful Dashboard resources.
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Other CHC Workforce Resources
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Don't Forget: ACU Is Seeking FQHCs to Join Our JEDI Champion Train-the-Trainer Event
Participating CHCs Will Receive a $2500 Stipend
To help health centers to advance JEDI within their organizations and communities, ACU is piloting an intensive JEDI Champion Train-the-Trainer event to develop and enhance the skills of CHC champions working towards organizational JEDI goals. Representatives from two health centers will participate in the training at ACU’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 20-21. Thanks to the generous support of the Centene Corporation, participating CHCs will receive a $2,500 stipend to help cover the costs of sending representative(s).
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Apply to Be Our New JEDI Training Specialist
If you're passionate about helping healthcare organizations advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), ACU invites you to apply to become our new JEDI Training Specialist to help develop educational content, conduct trainings, and support ACU’s JEDI Initiative. This staff member will coordinate and conduct JEDI webinars, help create assessment tools, coordinate learning collaboratives, and more.
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Welcoming Our Conference Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. Teeb Al-Samarrai
ACU is honored to welcome national public health leader Dr. Teeb Al-Samarrai, MD, MS, Director of Science and Policy at the Office of the Surgeon General, as the closing keynote speaker at our 2022 Conference, “Resilience & Transformation in Care,” in Washington, D.C., and online on July 31-August 2. Will you be joining her? Register now to hear from Dr. Al-Samarrai and speakers from SAMHSA, BHW, BPHC, and more at our Conference in exciting keynotes, 20+ CME-accredited workshops, a JEDI Pre-Conference Workshop, poster presentations, and more.
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NHSC Alumni: Volunteer with Our NHSC Program & Get 50% Off Virtual Registration
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Thank You to Our #ACUConf Sponsors |
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Join Senator Dick Durbin, HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, & Others at ACU's NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala
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In Case You Missed It: Honor #NHSC50 Alongside Our Board Members
Dr. Doug Olson, MD, President of ACU's Board of Directors, and Board Members Kirsten Thomsen, PA, and Felix Nuñez, MD, have joined supporters across the U.S. in celebrating the NHSC's 50 years of commitment, compassion, and community. View their videos below and learn how you, too, can get involved in the celebration and more on the NHSC's website.
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Join Today's Q&A Session on Integrating Vision Care at CHCs with Prevent Blindness and ACU
July 27: 4:30-5:30 p.m. ET
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HRSA Invests Over $43 Million to Optimize CHCs' Use of Health Information Tools
HRSA recently awarded over $43 million to 49 Health Center Controlled Networks (HCCNs). These funds will support over 1,200 health centers nationwide in improving care quality, reducing health disparities, and engaging in value-based care delivery through the use of health technologies. Health information technology is essential in enabling the delivery of high-quality, culturally competent, equitable, and comprehensive primary care, which has increased the need for health centers to expand their use of digital health tools.
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Join Advocates for Community Health's Ongoing CHC Invest Campaign
Health centers require both immediate and longterm funding to provide critical care and services to under-resourced communities. Our partners at Advocates for Community Health recently launched the CHC Invest campaign to call on Congressional leaders to increase immediate funding for health centers to $13 billion in fiscal year 2023 and to invest in CHC infrastructure, workforce, and innovation to reach $30 billion by 2030. Learn more and get involved.
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Join ACU in Honoring National Health Center Week (August 7-13)
National Health Center Week (August 7-13) is nearly here! Please join ACU in celebrating the lifechanging work of health centers and their providers, staff, and advocates. This year's celebration honors the frontline providers, staff, and patients who have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic while also looking ahead to the future of community health. Find more resources, join the conversation using the #NHCW22 and #ValueCHCs hashtags on social media, and thank you for all you do!
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The Latest from ACU's Career Center
Our Career Center is an excellent resource for job seekers or healthcare organizations looking to hire quality staff to serve under-resourced populations. ACU Members get premier access by logging in to our member portal and using the discount code. View new postings:
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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 living in historically marginalized communities, please contact our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any feedback. Thank you for all that you do.
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