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In light of recent events, TPCA encourages all of our members to not only proactively plan, train and exercise for all types of emergency situations but to utilize available recovery resources for staff, patients, and community members who may be working to process their feelings in response to these acts of violence.
TPCA members may log in and access the Emergency Preparedness Program Toolkit.
View additional primary care emergency preparedness resources in the May TPCA Clinical Update.
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C.A.R.E. Training: Collaborate, Assess, Respond, Emerge
Join us Thursday, June 23rd in-person at the TPCA office to observe and participate in reality-based scenarios to learn how to keep yourself, and fellow co-workers, safe during a confrontation.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, June 15th.
Register here >>>
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Mass Notification System Software for TPCA Members - 4 Spots Available!
TPCA still has four (4) spots available for our community health center members to receive a complementary year of AlertMedia's Mass Notification System software. The Mass Notification System allows organizations to instantly send and receive crucial information to any device to protect your people during a crisis.
Interested in learning more? Contact Cassandra LeBlanc at cassandra.leblanc@tnpca.org.
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TPCA Is Hiring!
TPCA is hiring a finance director to manage all aspects of the finances of the Association, translate financial data into actionable information, provide staff support and guidance in the areas of finance and budget, provide financial information required for achieving strategic objectives, report on existing funds, and procure new funds.
Learn more and apply here >>>
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National Health Center Week 2022
National Health Center Week, an annual celebration to recognize and honor the work of community health centers, will be held August 7-13! This year’s theme is “Community Health Centers: the Chemistry for Strong Communities.”
If your health center is holding a NHCW event, please let TPCA know by emailing emily.waitt@tnpca.org.
Learn more about National Health Center Week >>>
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Cherokee Health Systems takes its 38-foot mobile clinic on the road across East Tennessee to reach those who don't have access to the brick and mortar facilities.
Watch the WATE segment here >>>
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St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and Mercy Community Healthcare will hold a free health fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11.
Learn more here >>>
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SURVEY REQUEST & ADDITIONAL EDUCATION RESOURCES | | |
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Do You Perform Cervical Cancer Screenings?
The American Cancer Society is supporting researchers at Boston University in performing a survey on the impact of COVID-19 on cervical cancer screening practices. The information will be used to understand the impacts of COVID-19 so resources can be better directed to get back on track with screening.
The survey is anonymous, takes about 20 minutes to complete, and you will receive a $50 gift certificate for your time.
If you are interested in participating, please click on the link below to complete the survey: https://moffitt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eX8O0LURues8Xqu
If you have any questions about the survey, please email our American Cancer Society research contact Dr. Rebecca Perkins, at rbperkin@bu.edu
Survey responses are due by June 30, 2022.
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CMS Medicaid and CHIP Unwinding Education Series
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is hosting a monthly education series on the unwinding of the continuous coverage and enrollment provision. The next call of the series will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Register and learn more here >>>
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NACHC Public Health Emergency Unwinding Readiness for Health Centers
NACHC is holding a webinar on Wednesday, June 29 from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM ET about preparation for the end of the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE). This webinar will feature national policy experts and community health center outreach and enrollment leaders and staff who will highlight their strategies and efforts to prepare their patients and communities for the end of the PHE. Speakers will share the unique tools, resources, messaging, partnerships, and other strategies they are deploying to prepare Medicaid enrollees for the end of the PHE.
Learn more and register here >>>
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Looking for COVID-19 Resources?
TPCA created a COVID-19 Resources page that contains information and tools for health centers and the general public on a variety of COVID-19 related topics including COVID-19 vaccines, updates, human resources & operations, telehealth, and PPE.
TPCA Members may also access the COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the latest in TN COVID-19 Vaccine distribution as well as timely and relevant resources.
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