Dear Colleague,
This week, the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is excited to open registration for our 2022 Conference taking place on July 31-Aug.3 in D.C. and online as we continue to strive for health equity. As we prepare to convene to explore "Resilience & Transformation in Care," we're also continuing our Call for Abstracts (deadline: next Friday!) and offering a host of new resources and trainings to support the health center workforce.
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Early Bird Registration Is Open: Join Us In-Person or Online at Our 2022 Conference, "Resilience & Transformation in Care"
Join us at ACU's 2022 Conference on July 31-Aug. 3! Taking place in Washington, D.C. and virtually, this symposium will unite hundreds of clinicians, public health leaders, advocates, and administrators from across the U.S. to explore strategies to support the healthcare workforce and bridge gaps for a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI) post-pandemic healthcare system. Learn more and register for our CME-accredited conference, and stay tuned for a full agenda and more information on our exciting general sessions, keynotes, poster presentations, networking opportunities, and more. Early Bird registration ends June 17, and ACU Members and students receive a significant discount.
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Deadline Approaching: Submit Your Conference Abstract by Friday, March 18
There's still time to become part of ACU's Conference agenda: we're accepting Conference workshop and poster proposals! ACU is seeking abstracts reflecting our Conference's theme highlighting the need to support the CHC workforce and bridge gaps for greater inclusion of JEDI principles in the post-pandemic healthcare system.
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Join Our Workforce Symposium (May 2-3) & Retention & Recruitment Workshop (May 4-5) in Nashville, TN
Registration is open for our STAR² Center's Workforce Symposium, Going Beyond Buzzwords: Striving for a Thriving Workforce. Join us from May 2-3 in Nashville, TN, to learn how to promote resilience and transformations in care to effectively support health center teams. Our interactive Retention & Recruitment Planning Workshop will follow in Nashville on May 4-5, and this training will teach you how to create or revamp your FQHC's retention and recruitment plan. Register for one or both events and learn how to better support your staff and continue providing mission-driven, patient-centered care for all.
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Read Our STAR2 Center's New Health Center Pay Equity Checklist
Equitable and effective compensation is vital to a robust health center workforce, and pay equity requires equal pay for equal work of equal value. To assist health centers in achieving these aims, ACU's STAR2 Center has developed a new Health Center Pay Equity Checklist to help organizations look holistically at their compensation practices to ensure that they are recognizing the quality of their employees' work rather than other factors that have historically kept marginalized groups from advancing. This tool will help FQHC teams as they assess their pay equity processes and will assist in “level setting” salaries over time.
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New Webinar: Creating an Organizational Culture of Resilience to Manage Stress and Burnout in Health Center Teams
Tuesday, March 29: 3-4 p.m. ET
Stress and burnout among health center staff can upset team dynamics and create job dissatisfaction, but organizations that value resiliency can cultivate strategies to build more engaged and satisfied teams by providing staff with the tools they need to succeed. Join ACU's STAR² Center for a webinar exploring how FQHC leaders can foster a culture of resilience and learn concrete tips on how to combat stress and reduce staff burnout to build a stronger and more effective health center workforce.
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Our PCA & HCCN Workforce Professional Development Series Continues
Wednesday, April 13: 2-3 p.m. ET
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View Our Recent Webinar on Identifying and Eliminating Structural Racism Within Organizations to Achieve Health Equity
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Don't Miss Other Archived Webinars on the ACE-15 Survey Tool and Building Strong Medical & Dental Assistant Workforces
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Save the Date for ACU's NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala on Aug. 1 in D.C.
Mark your calendars for a singular celebration of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) at ACU's NHSC 50th Anniversary Gala! On the evening of Aug. 1 in Washington, D.C., this black-tie optional event complementing ACU's Conference will honor the NHSC’s 50-year history of connecting clinicians with underserved communities with festivities, films, and speeches from Corps luminaries. Eric Redman—former Congressional staffer and author of The Dance of Legislation—will give a keynote speech, and attendees will also view a film sharing reminiscences from Corps alumni. Registration opens soon.
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NHSC Members & Alumni: Help Inform the Next Generation of NHSC Clinicians as Advisors or Mentors in Our Pipeline Program
Are you a NHSC member or alumnus interested in becoming a mentor or advisor? You can volunteer to support ACU's NHSC Pipeline Readiness Technical Assistance Program to help prepare clinicians providing care to underserved communities. Contact us with questions and learn how you can get involved by serving on a committee, mentoring current participants, speaking at events, or sharing your experiences from the field.
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Help Us Celebrate #NHSC50: Share Your Story or Share the Word
The Bureau of Health Workforce's NHSC 50th Anniversary celebration kicks off soon, and you can join the yearlong celebration. Learn how you can share your experiences of the Corps or join the conversation on social media by utilizing the Corps' 50th Anniversary toolkit and the hashtag #NHSC50 to promote awareness and invite new generations of potential NHSC providers to learn more about the Corps' opportunities. You can also sign up for a mailing list to receive the latest updates on the ongoing celebration.
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Help Advance Our JEDI Program: Apply to Be a Committee Member, Speaker, or Intern
ACU invites individuals to help inform our new Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiative by applying to join our JEDI Committee or Speakers' Bureau. Learn more about these opportunities to help to eliminate health inequities, and don't forget that ACU is also seeking interns passionate about JEDI to help develop educational content and support trainings for the health care workforce. These interns will help develop short videos, create course content, and coordinate learning collaboratives as part of our new JEDI program. Apply now or share this opportunity.
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Welcoming Our Latest Member: The South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium
ACU is proud to welcome the newest member of our community: the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium in Charleston, SC. We partner with federally qualified health centers, primary care associations, state health departments, free clinics, and other organizations across the U.S. Are you or your organization committed to achieving health equity for the underserved? Learn about ACU membership, contact us, or join us today.
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Applications Are Open for Nurse Corps Scholarships
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program applications are now open to students entering or enrolled in accredited U.S. schools of nursing. In exchange for serving at a Critical Shortage Facility upon graduation, the program offers funds to pay tuition, fees, and other educational costs. Those who need the most financial help will receive funding preference. Apply by May 5 or share this opportunity.
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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 who are underserved, please contact our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any feedback. Thank you for all that you do.
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