OCTOBER 2025 | VOLUME 10

HCANHUB

YOUR MONTHLY NEWS FROM HCAN

2026 Emerging Leader Award | Nominations Open!

Do You Have a Remarkable Young Staff Member at Your PCA, HCCN, or Community Health Center Whom You Think Deserves Special Recognition?

Nomination Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025

The nomination period is now open for the 2026 Emerging Leader Awards, presented by the Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health in collaboration with NACHC. Awardees will be recognized during NACHC's Policy & Issues Forum, at a special awards presentation, taking place on February 9 at Noon. The Emerging Leader Award highlights the accomplishments of exceptional staff 35 years of age or younger who work in CHCs, PCAs, and HCCNs.

• To learn more or access the nomination form, click: https://geigergibson.publichealth.gwu.edu/emerging-leaders

Registration is Now Open for the Region VII Virtual UDS Training 

This year's annual UDS training will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Participants should plan to attend all sessions for a full and comprehensive understanding of the complete UDS report. 

When:

Nov 12, 2025 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Nov 19, 2025 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Registration closes November 3rd, 2025. Registering automatically enrolls you in both sessions.

Cost: $85/attendee

Objectives:

• Understand the who, what, when, where, and how of UDS reporting.
• Discuss common reporting errors and tips for success.
• Review key resources and supports available.

For more information and to register click here:

https://www.hcanebraska.org/events/2025-uds-training/

Lactation Counselor Certification Reimbursement Program

HCAN is offering a $1,200 reimbursement for health center staff to cover the cost of enrollment in an approved Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) training program. Support your staff in becoming certified to help parents successfully navigate infant feeding from birth through early development.

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Providers
• Nurses & MAs
• Health educators
• Community health workers
• Care coordinators and home visiting staff
• Anyone passionate about supporting lactation and infant health

For more information and to view the flyer click here.

Interested in applying? Click here.

Childbirth Education Certification Reimbursement Program

HCAN is offering a $1,200 reimbursement for health center staff to cover the cost of enrollment in an approved Childbirth Education (CBE) Certification Course.

This opportunity is ideal for:

• Health educators
• Nurses
• Care coordinators working with prenatal populations
• Any staff member with a passion for maternal health and education

For more information and to view the flyer click here.

Interested in applying? Click here.

Upcoming Webinar: “Management of Suicide and Self-Harm Risk: A Primer for PCPs”

Join HCAN and the UMass Chan Center for Integrated Primary Care for a fall training series. Audience: Medical providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) Each Session approved for 1 CE through APA.

Next Session: November 5th at 12:30pm CST

To register click here.

Upcoming Webinar: “Team-Based Treatment of Mood Disorders: Counseling Interventions in the Primary Care Setting”

Join HCAN and the UMass Chan Center for Integrated Primary Care for a fall training series for behavioral health providers. This series is aimed at psychiatrists, psych NP/PAs, therapists, and other BH team members. Each Session approved for 1 CE through APA.

Next Session: October 29th, 2025 12:30-1:30 CST

To register click here.

New Training | How to Work with Medical Interpreters

This 15-minute training covers the do’s and don’ts of working with medical interpreters so that you have the skills to make sure that all patients receive the highest quality care – no matter which language they speak.

Add it to your employee onboarding to help your team provide the best possible care to patients!

Access the Medical Interpreters video here.

Maven Project | Statewide Pilot - September Data and Provider Review Training

This September, Nebraska FHQC providers sent 12 total e-consults. The most common specialty requested for e-consults is Endocrinology. 

All clinical prescribers at Nebraska health centers have access to Maven for e-consults. If you're a prescriber and have questions, reach out to your medical leadership or HCAN.

If you are a provider that needs a review on how to use Maven for e-consults, we have a statewide review training scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd at 12pm Central.

To register for the training click here.

UNMC Survey- The Role of Social Media in Shaping Perceptions of Fluoridated Products

UNMC is conducting a research survey studying social media usage and attitudes towards fluoride. The purpose of this survey is to evaluate if there is a correlation between the two or not. The study requires each participant to complete a survey including their opinion towards fluoride. Most subjects will be able to complete the survey within 5-10 minutes, however, please take as long as you need to complete it. All responses are voluntary and anonymous.

To access the survey, click here.

October is National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month

American Liver Foundation (ALF) celebrates both National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month in October by offering a multitude of initiatives and programs that help the estimated 100 million Americans living with some form of liver disease.

To access resources, click here.

Suicide Prevention in Primary Care: The Zero Suicide Model 

Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas is hosting an in-depth, interactive training workshop on suicide prevention in primary care. Led by Katie Gallant, MSW, and Sarah Kemp Tabbut, LCSW, from ND HOPES and ND THRIVES, this 3.5 hour workshop will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to implement evidence-based suicide prevention practices. The training is grounded in the Zero Suicide Framework, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention across care settings.

Through presentations, discussion and hands-on-exercises, participants will learn how to: 

• Summarize suicide rates and risk factors; 

• Identify validated suicide risk screening tools for youth and adults; 

• Conduct a Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) with lethal means reduction counseling; and 

• Connect individuals at risk with structured follow-up and Caring Contacts. 

Special Feature: Health Center Presentations 

We are excited to feature presentations from two North Dakota health centers currently implementing the Zero Suicide framework:

• Northland Health Centers 

• Coal Country Community Health Center

These organizations will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in integrating suicide care practices into their clinical and data collection workflows. Their insights will provide valuable, real-world examples of how Zero Suicide can be operationalized in rural and community health center settings

When:

Thursday, November 13 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CT | 8:00 am - 11:30 am MT 

Register for the workshop here.

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