IN THIS UPDATE
TPCA Member News ◦ 2020 Annual Conference ◦ National Health Center Week
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COVID-19 Updates
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UPCOMING
TPCA TRAINING
& EVENTS
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TPCA'S 2020 INNOVATIVE CARE
SUMMIT
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CLINICAL SERVICES TRACK
Led by Art Jones, MD,
Health Management Associates
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Managing the Full Continuum of Care
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FQHC Value-Based Care: The Menu of Options and the Tennessee Selection
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LEADERSHIP TRACK
Jackie Gaines, StuderGroup
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Building a Culture
of Inclusion
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UPCOMING TPCA WEBINAR SERIES
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Fair Chances:
Improving Maternal Health in TN Series
Led by Angela Marshall, MD, FACP, founder of Comprehensive Women’s Health, Inc.
JULY 22, 24 & 31
AUGUST 5
FREE for
TPCA Members
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For the most
up-to-date TPCA schedule visit the
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Thank you to our 2020 Conference Exhibitors!
BlueCare of Tennessee
Meharry Medical College, TN AHEC Program
Mutual of America
OSIS
Henry Schein
Southeast Regional
Clinicians Network
TN Dept. of Health,
State Office of Rural Health & Health Access
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Health centers may utilize the
TPCA Exclusion and Debarment Service
to screen
employees, contractors, vendors, directors, and volunteers.
This service helps health centers save valuable resources and achieve operational excellence.
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This publication is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,830,669, with 15 percent financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit
HRSA.gov
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Health centers across Tennessee continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic while finding innovative ways to provide high-quality care to their patients and connect with their communities. Check out the photos below to learn about how health centers are serving their communities!
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TPCA wants to feature your health center's work in the community. Please share photos of your testing events with TPCA by emailing
susan.swartz@tnpca.org
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Larry A. Stanifer, MPH, CEO of Rural Medical Services, Retires
Larry A. Stanifer, MPH celebrated his retirement Thursday, July 9th. Mr. Stanifer served as CEO of Rural Medical Services for 39 years. Under his leadership, RMS patient encounters grew by 467%.
We are appreciative of Mr. Stanifer's contributions to the growth and development of TPCA as a long standing Board member, and we wish him well in his retirement as he divides his time between Oregon and Tennessee.
Pictured:
Terri Sabella, TPCA CEO, presents award to Larry Stanifer in appreciation of his leadership, dedication, and service.
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Check out what's new at the 2020 Annual Conference!
We've added more sessions to appeal to a wider audience within your health center.
Contact
Susan Swartz
with any questions or to reserve your spot!
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Nominations Open for TPCA Awards of Excellence
Is there someone on your staff or in your community who needs to be recognized for contributing to your health center's success? Nominate him or her for a
TPCA Award of Excellence
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Each year, TPCA honors health center staff, board members, and community supporters for their exceptional gifts of time, effort, and dedication to the community health movement.
Awards in the following categories will be presented at the TPCA 2020 Virtual Annual Conference:
- Caryl E. Carpenter Excellence in Community Support Award
- Charles E. Darling Organization of Excellence Award
- Logan Beasley Leadership Excellence Award
- Outstanding Practitioner of the Year
All nominations are due by Friday, September 4.
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NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK: AUG 9-15
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National Health Center Week will be held from August 9-15 with the theme,
Community Health Centers: Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities Today and in the Future.
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COVID-19 Related Funding Opportunity
The WITH Foundation and the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry seek to address the challenges primary care providers experience in serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during pandemic or emergency situations.
The deadline for submissions is September 3, 2020.
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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 TPCA’s Daily COVID-19 Updates, human resources & operations, telehealth, and PPE.
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ADDITIONAL WEBINARS & RESOURCES
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American Liver Foundation (ALF)
Knoxville Liver Focus Webinar
Tuesday July 28, 2020
4:00—5:30 PM CST
Join the ALF for a webinar with two specialists in the field of liver disease. These specialist will disseminate information about liver disease prevention and the newest treatments. Featured speakers are Jacquelynne V. Prince, APRN-BC and Sophoclis P. Alexopoulos, MD
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American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course - $25
JULY 31, 2020
8:30 am – 1:30 pm CST
The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder Course is designed for:
- Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and healthcare team members working with patients with opioid use disorder.
- Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who wish to obtain a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine in office-based treatment of opioid use disorder.
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2020 Census
There is still time to
fill out the 2020 Census
. The results from the Census are used not only to determine Congressional reapportionment, but to guide millions of dollars in funding for health programs including the Health Centers Program, Medicaid and CHIP, and Medicare.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 TPCA PARTNERS!
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