Updates from the STAR² Center 
June 5, 2017

The  STAR² Center (Solutions, Training, and Assistance for Recruitment and Retention) of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) provides free resources, training, and technical assistance (TA) related to recruitment and retention in community health centers. 

STAR² Center News
STAR² Center Milestones

We are happy to announce that our NCA has been renewed to continue providing workforce resources, activities, and support through the STAR² Center after the close of this project year! With over 70 in-person and web trainings reaching over 2,160 participants in 30 states, we are proud of our first three years and are looking forward to continued partnership and growth with workforce teams across the country. We wouldn't be able to do any of these things without our PCA partners! Thank you for your ongoing engagement and support!

The STAR² Center newsletter has also hit a milestone - we've been headed to your inboxes for one year! The team here are thrilled to have been able to share the last year workforce news with you through our newsletter. We hope to continue providing helpful and relevant information for you team members for many years to come! Remember, we are always looking for ways to improve, be sure to contact us with any questions, comments, or praise!
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Partner News
National Health Center Week 2017

With summer almost upon us and August right around the corner, our partners across the country are preparing for #NHCW17! This annual celebration of health centers will follow the theme "Celebrating America's Health Centers: The Key to Healthier Communities" for 2017. Head over to the event web page for information on how you and your members can participate in the celebration and be sure to join the conversation on social media with  #NHCW17 and  #ValueCHCs!
ACU 2017 Annual Conference

The ACU Annual Conference is almost here! Join the STAR² Center and the rest of the ACU team in Washington, DC from July 30- August 2 as we bring clinical leaders of all types together to focus on improving care for the underserved.

Working together, across the clinical disciplines, we can truly improve both access and quality of care for our underserved communities. Rates increase on June 9! Register today!
STAR² Center Original Resources

Feeling inspired after your ACU Regional  Workforce Strategy Session? Looking for support as you plan or continue your workforce action plan? Head over the STAR² Center Original Resources page to access a variety of tools, trainings, and resources mentioned during our regional sessions to help inform your next action steps with your team!