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Dear Mariah,
As our Workforce Symposium approaches, the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU) is preparing to convene our community in Nashville, TN. We're also highlighting diverse pathways to excellence in workforce retention and recruitment in new webinars on fostering cohesive teams, improving employee well-being via creativity, and more. Learn about these trainings, as well as our ongoing webinar series on integrating caregivers and home health workers into clinical care teams, newly announced pre-Conference sessions at our 2024 Conference, and a new partnership with Corporate Transcendence below.
P.S. Did you know that ACU is launching a new Student & Healthcare Professional in Training Committee? Learn more and consider applying by April 30.
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Sign Up Now for Pre-Conference Sessions, Engaging Workshops, & More at Our 2024 Conference
You're invited to join ACU at our 2024 Conference, Envisioning a More Equitable Future: Advancing Stakeholder-Centered Innovation! Register now for more than 20 CME-accredited sessions, four newly announced pre-conference workshops, and keynotes from public health and federal leaders at our singular annual gathering at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown on Aug. 4-7. Plan your trip with our working schedule-at-a-glance, explore highlights from confirmed workshops so far, and sign up now to join clinicians, healthcare professionals in training, administrators, and advocates at this event.
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Explore Pre-Conference Trainings and Confirmed Sessions at #ACUConf
From workforce well-being and training for resilience to advocating for the National Health Service Corps and Health Centers 101, a variety of exciting workshops are in store at our 2024 Conference. Read about these sessions as well as four in-depth pre-conference workshops on workforce development, lifestyle medicine, and more at our Conference. Stay tuned for more workshop and session announcements to come!
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Learn Innovative Strategies for Fostering Psychological Safety, Pay Equity, and More at Our Workforce Symposium
April 29-30 | Graduate Hotel in Nashville, TN
There are only 40 days left until we convene in Nashville, TN, at our STAR2 Center's 2024 Workforce Symposium, Inclusive Innovation: Putting People First! Will you be joining us? Register while seats remain for nine exciting sessions in workforce retention and recruitment on April 29-30. Join health center, PCA, and HCCN staff from across the U.S. at our event for updates from federal and advocacy leaders, as well as workshops on psychological safety, pay equity, and more. Learn more, book your room, and register for the Symposium as well as our separate Comprehensive Workforce Plan Workshop for CHC leaders and HR staff on May 1-2.
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Explore Best Practices to Support Staff Experiencing Discrimination from Patients at Our Symposium
Protecting clinicians' psychological safety is a vital element in staff retention, but many organizations and individuals alike receive little training in what to do when patients discriminate against staff. Register to learn how to navigate the complexities of these situations and implement best practices to promote inclusion and belonging in this engaging session with Sabrina Edgington, ACU's Senior Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
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Healthcare Workforce in Focus at Our Training and Technical Assistance Professional Development Webinar Series
Next Session: April 16: 2-3 p.m. ET
ACU's STAR2 Center Workforce Training and Technical Assistance Professional Development Series is underway! This dynamic monthly webinar series spotlights a diverse array of topics pertinent to the evolving healthcare workforce. Dive into the foundational elements of comprehensive workforce planning, strategies for fostering workforce wellness, intricacies of compensatory selection processes, and more in these presentations. One registration saves your spot for the entire series.
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In Case You Missed It: View the First Webinar in Our Series on Creativity and Employee Well-being
Final Session: March 27: 3-4 p.m. ET
How can creativity play a role in health center employee well-being? Catch up on the first session in our engaging series on creativity and well-being in the workplace from ACU's STAR2 Center and the National Association of Community Health Centers. Allison LaRussa from The Wright Center for Community Health shares the “why” behind using creativity to improve employee wellness and provides examples from the Wright Center’s programming. View this session and sign up for next week's webinar!
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Monday Webinar: Fostering Teams: Promoting Cohesion, Effective Communication, and Problem-Solving
March 25: 3-4 p.m. ET
There's still time to sign up to join ACU and our partners in the BPHC Workforce Well-being Technical Assistance initiative for an engaging webinar on Monday, March 25. You'll learn conceptual frameworks for effective teams, gain tips for fostering teams in the workplace and tools for communication and collaborative problem-solving, and find resources to address drivers of workforce well-being.
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Next Week! Learn How to Create Training Models to Support Retention in a New Webinar
March 26: 2-3 p.m. ET
Make plans to join ACU and the BPHC Workforce Well-being Technical Assistance initiative for an interactive case study webinar on March 26 as we explore strategies for incorporating training programs for health center support staff. Presenters will discuss how various apprenticeship training models improve staff satisfaction and retention.
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Explore Best Practices in Action Planning to Improve Workforce Well-being in New Webinar
April 3: 2-3 p.m. ET
ACU and our partners in the BPHC Workforce Well-being Technical Assistance initiative will present a webinar on April 3 sharing strategies for creating action plans to improve workforce well-being. Learn how to use data from the HRSA Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey to inform action plans, explore methods to facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, and effectively monitor progress to achieve desired outcomes. Sign up now to hear from experts and connect with dedicated peers on this crucial workforce topic.
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In Case You Missed It: ACU Partnering with Corporate Transcendence to Help Transform CHC Workforce Cultures
ACU recently began a strategic partnership with Corporate Transcendence to help our network of health centers transform their workforce cultures to become employers and providers of choice. Through the new collaboration, ACU and Corporate Transcendence will introduce CHCs to a comprehensive, scalable framework to engage and empower employees to achieve excellence in care and services. Learn about the partnership and how Corporate Transcendence can help your organization.
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New! Apply to Join ACU's Student & Healthcare Professional in Training Committee
Looking for an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare? Apply to join ACU’s new Student and Healthcare Professionals in Training Committee to help guide our efforts to support the next generation of clinicians, administrators, advocates, and leaders advancing health equity for underserved communities. We're seeking up to 20 members to join the Committee, which will begin convening in May. Learn about eligibility requirements and apply by April 30 for this chance to connect with a diverse network of students and clinicians and to have a voice in ACU's programs and initiatives.
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Celebrating National AHEC Week: March 25-29
Join ACU in honoring National Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Week on March 25-29. AHECs play a vital role in strengthening the healthcare workforce, and ACU is proud to collaborate with these institutions, including our members at the Pennsylvania and South Carolina AHECs. Find more resources to celebrate the work of AHECs in your community next week and all year-round with our partners at the National AHEC Organization.
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New Webinar in Our Series on Integrating Caregivers into Clinical Care Highlights Emotional Support Roles
March 26: 2-3:15 p.m. ET
The fifth session in ACU's "Beyond the Clinic: Integrating Caregivers & Home Health Workers into the Clinical Care Team" webinar series on March 26 will take a look at how caregivers serve as vital emotional supporters for those in their care. Learn how providers can partner with and support caregivers in this emotional support role and how to recognize when a caregiver needs support of their own. Register now and catch up on prior sessions.
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In Case You Missed It: ACLM's National Training Initiative Scholarship Now Open to More Providers
Apply by March 31
Additional providers are now invited to apply for the 2024 Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative Scholarship Program from our partners at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)! The program's expanded eligibility now includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. ACLM is providing $2 million in matching funds to increase access to lifestyle medicine in under-resourced communities by supporting the training and certification for one primary care provider (MD/DO/NP/PA) in lifestyle medicine at each U.S. health center. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply by March 31.
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National Health Service Corps Scholarship Applications are Now Open!
Apply by April 25
HRSA is accepting applications for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program from students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines. This program offers assistance to pay tuition, fees, and other educational costs in addition to a monthly stipend for living expenses in exchange for a minimum of two years of full-time service providing care to underserved communities. Apply by April 25 and don't miss an informational webinar for MDs, DOs, and medical students TODAY at 2 p.m. ET.
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In Case You Missed It: Apply to Join the 2025 Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Cohort
Are you committed to advancing health equity and eliminating health disparities in your organization and community? Consider applying for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program! Early- to mid-career professionals committed to becoming leaders in health equity are encouraged to apply for this unique program that runs from Jan.-Nov. 2025. Apply by April 11 and register for an informational webinar on March 21 at 10 a.m. ET to learn more.
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New from ACU's Career Center: Clinical Services Director and Infection Control Officer at Northwest Human Services and More
Our Career Center is an excellent resource for job seekers or organizations seeking to hire quality staff to serve medically under-resourced populations. ACU Members get premier access by logging in to our member portal and using the discount code. This week, ACU is excited to highlight a Clinical Services Director and Infection Control Officer position with Northwest Human Services, in Salem, OR, as well as:
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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 living in historically marginalized communities, please contact our Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly with any feedback.
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