Webinar: What is the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program?

Date: August 31, 2021

Time: 2:00 PM CT

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Join the Georgia Health Policy Center, Georgia State University, for a virtual learning session on the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program.
In this one-hour webinar, you will learn:

  • What the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program is;
  • Why you should be a part of it;
  • How to enroll; and
  • The technical assistance resources available.

The Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution Program (RHCVD) distributes COVID-19 vaccines directly to Rural Health Clinics to increase the availability of COVID-19 vaccines in rural communities.

Funding Opportunity: $500 Million in Emergency Rural Health Care Grant Funding Available

The Biden-Harris Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making up to $500 million available in grants to help rural health care facilities, tribes, and communities expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, health care services, and nutrition assistance.

President Biden’s comprehensive plan to recover the economy and deliver relief to the American people is changing the course of the pandemic and providing immediate relief to millions of households; growing the economy; and addressing the stark, intergenerational inequities that have worsened in the wake of COVID-19.

Read the full news release here.

Webinar Recording: The Critical Role of Monoclonal Antibodies as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) held a webinar focused on how monoclonal antibody therapeutics can help prevent serious illness from COVID-19. It featured Michael R. Anderson, MD, a Senior Advisor to HHS’ Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). 

Watch the webinar recording.

More about the Webinar

In the continued fight against COVID-19, HRSA has seen how important monoclonal antibody therapeutics are in helping prevent serious illness. As viral variants arise and spread, it is increasingly critical that health care providers have the latest treatment information at their fingertips. Dr. Anderson shared updates on available COVID-19 therapeutics including efficacy, new administration routes and novel treatments in the pipeline, reimbursement resources, and provider and patient tools and fact sheets. Dr. Anderson and HRSA representatives answered providers’ questions about these important COVID-19 therapies. Questions? Contact Dr. Anderson and his team

Resources

Learn more about monoclonal antibody therapeutics on ASPR’s website:

Webinar: Rural Healthy People: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

Date: August 25, 2021

Time: 11:30 AM CT

The Southwest Rural Health Research Center has launched a once-per-decade study to identify and address the health priority concerns of rural Americans. This Rural Healthy People initiative relies on survey data from rural health stakeholders to understand the Healthy People priorities that matter the most for rural health each decade. This webinar will begin by looking back at key findings from Rural Healthy People 2010 and Rural Healthy People 2020, which studied the top 10 rural health priorities for the past two decades. Speakers will then look ahead to Rural Healthy People 2030 to discuss major changes to Healthy People and what they mean for rural America. The session will conclude by presenting early findings from the Rural Healthy People 2030 survey and discussing what comes next.

The webinar is free, no registration is required, but participation is limited to the first 500 to log-on that day. If you are unable to attend, you will be able to access the recording, archived on the Gateway website.

Zoom link: https://und.zoom.us/j/98969912070?pwd=MU5tempXNUtaNXhqUUFGTm5nTUtxUT09

Webinar: Intersection of Substance Use, HIV, and HCV

Date: August 25, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM CT

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Please join and bring your clinical questions for this interactive office hour session hosted by the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) and the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Bureau of Primary Health Care (HRSA BPHC).

The interplay between substance use, HIV, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) present unique challenges and opportunities for patients and their care team, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having timely access to specialist support can help behavioral health and medical providers alike feel more confident in decision making and development of person-centered, evidence-based care plans. The HRSA-funded NCCC provides free, confidential, one-on-one teleconsultation to health care providers on evaluation and management of substance use disorders, and the prevention and management of HIV and hepatitis C. For more information on accessing the NCCC services, please visit our website at nccc.ucsf.edu.

During this office hour session, clinician consultants from the NCCC will:
1. Share information about the NCCC and how it has provided timely clinical decision support to providers across the U.S.
2. Discuss insights and best practices for providing care to people living with HIV/HCV and substance use disorders
3. Answer questions from participants: Questions may be submitted via registration link above or during the live session

Office Hour with the National Clinician Consultation Center: Increasing Capacity to Integrate HIV, HCV, and SUD Treatment in Primary Care

Date: August 25, 2021

Time: 1:00 PM CT

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Please join and bring your clinical questions for this interactive office hour session hosted by the National Clinician Consultation Center (NCCC) and the Health Resources & Services Administration’s Bureau of Primary Health Care (HRSA BPHC).

The interplay between substance use, HIV, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) present unique challenges and opportunities for patients and their care team, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Having timely access to specialist support can help behavioral health and medical providers alike feel more confident in decision making and development of person-centered, evidence-based care plans. The HRSA-funded NCCC provides free, confidential, one-on-one teleconsultation to health care providers on evaluation and management of substance use disorders, and the prevention and management of HIV and hepatitis C. For more information on accessing the NCCC services, please visit NCCC’s website at nccc.ucsf.edu.

During this office hour session, clinician consultants from the NCCC will:
1. Share information about the NCCC and how it has provided timely clinical decision support to providers across the U.S.
2. Discuss insights and best practices for providing care to people living with HIV/HCV and substance use disorders
3. Answer questions from participants: Questions may be submitted via registration link below or during the live session

HHS Mask Distribution Program—Child-Size Masks Still Available

In partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Defense has distributed more than 26 million free masks to health centers and food banks across the country. These high-quality, washable cloth masks, manufactured consistent with mask guidance from the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are intended to be distributed free of charge for use during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as during future events such as flu season.

Child-Size Masks Are Still Available

Approximately 4,500 cases of child-size masks are still available for health centers. Each box contains 250 individually-wrapped pairs of masks (500 total masks per box).

Health centers may request additional cases of child-size masks on a first come, first served basis through the BPHC Contact Form by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 19.

  • Select category “COVID-19 Mask Distribution” and sub-category “General Inquiry.”
  • You may request up to 50 cases. Please indicate the number of cases you would like to receive and include your H80 or LAL award number in your request.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) will ship the masks to your administrative address on record in HRSA’s Electronic Handbooks (EHBs), unless you notify us otherwise by August 19. Your Project Director listed in the EHBs will receive an email from DLA with a FedEx tracking number 1-2 days prior to shipment.

Questions?

If you have questions about the HHS Mask Distribution Program or would like to provide feedback on the masks you received, please use the BPHC Contact Form. Additional information about the program is available on our COVID-19 FAQ webpage.