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Webinar on HUD’s Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

Date: September 9, 2022

Webinar on Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET

In June 2022, HUD announced the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness (Special NOFO), which makes $322 million in competitive funding available to communities to address unsheltered and rural homelessness. This funding opportunity includes a $54.5 million set aside for communities in rural areas.

Funding is available for permanent housing, street outreach efforts and other supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). CoCs will need to demonstrate a comprehensive community approach to reduce homelessness among people experiencing homelessness with severe service needs, especially those with histories of unsheltered homelessness.

Applications must be submitted by October 20, 2022, at 8:00 PM EDT. For more information about this Special NOFO please visit HUD’s Special NOFO site.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development will be hosting a webinar with HUD to discuss this funding opportunity as well as other ways to work with CoCs to address homelessness in your communities. The webinar will be on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time. 

No registration required. Please click on this link at that time. 

The webinar will be capped at 1,000 attendees. Attendees are encouraged to sign in at least 5 minutes before the webinar start time.

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Free Peer Support Training for First Responders in Missouri

Date: September 9, 2022

The Warrior’s Rest Foundation is conducting FREE peer support training for First Responders in Missouri through a grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. There is a FREE one day Mental Health Conference: Survive First for First Responders on September 21, 2022. Register to see dynamic speakers featuring a firefighter and law enforcement discussing the Oklahoma City Bombing, Pulse Nightclub Shooting, and Surviving Depression and Thriving in Joplin, Missouri.

Register here

Other courses are also scheduled for 2022 and 2023.

Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) 3-day “Basic Peer” Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course (referred to as GRIN)

  • September 27-29, 2022
  • October 24-26, 2022
  • November 14-16, 2022
  • December 12-14, 2022

Additional 2-day Peer Support Training (PST)

  • October 4-5, 2022
  • November 17, 2022

These classes will be offered every 2 – 3 weeks in 2022 and 2023 across various regions in the state, to include Jefferson City, Columbia, Springfield, Joplin, Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, Kansas City, and more.

Additional training locations and registration links are continually being added. Check Back Often for Updates!

Check out these FREE training opportunities at: warriorsrestfoundation.mykajabi.com/missouri-training-page-1

Maternal Health Webinar Series:Utilizing Telehealth to Address Maternal Health Challenges

Date: September 8, 2022

Maternal Health Webinar Series: Utilizing Telehealth to Address Maternal Health Challenges

The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA), Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) in Regions 5, 6, and 7 invite you to a webinar on Utilizing Telehealth to Address Maternal Health Challenges. This webinar is part of HRSA IEA Regions 5, 6, and 7’s Maternal Health Webinar Series. The series’ goal is to highlight innovations and promising practices as well as resources to promote and further maternal health and well-being across the lifespan.

Date:  Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Topics at a Glance

  • Learn more about HRSA Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) funding and resources to support maternal and child health initiatives
  • Recognize the need and impact of tele- behavioral health resources for the perinatal population
  • Identify local and national resources to support community telehealth goals

Featured Speakers

Dawn Levinson, M.S.W, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau

Dawn Levinson, M.S.W., is Behavioral Health Lead at the Division of Healthy Start  and Perinatal Services, MCHB, HRSA. As MCHB’s Behavioral Health Lead, Ms. Levinson provides leadership, coordination, subject matter expertise and recommendations on behavioral health policy, program, and technical assistance across MCHB divisions and programs. She coordinates across HRSA and HHS and provides guidance and oversight to the behavioral health-focused technical assistance for two cooperative agreement programs: the Screening & Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Disorders program, and the Supporting Healthy Start Performance Project. She is the project officer for the 2020 CARES Act award, Maternal Telehealth Access Project (MTAP), and the Supporting Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Screening and Intervention program. Over the past two decades and across various HHS agencies, her experience has spanned behavioral and public health policy planning, development and analysis, grant program management, and administrative operations and management. Ms. Levinson entered federal service through the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and later, through the Presidential Management Fellows program. Prior to the government, she worked as a journalist, free-lance writer, and did direct practice social work

Patricia Carrillo, M.A, Research Project Coordinator, University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research

Patricia Carrillo is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Washburn University and has completed MA coursework in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Denver. Her professional and academic work are focused on reproductive and maternal health disruptions and systems improvements. She has served as the Program Manager for the HRSA Screening and Treatment for Maternal Depression and Related Behavioral Disorders (MDRBD) program in Kansas since 2019, supporting the management of grant deliverables and supporting community implementation, training, and outreach to providers and other perinatal stakeholders. 

Register for the webinar here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar on September 20, 2022.

For more information about the webinar, contact Rachel Piotrowski at RPiotrowski@hrsa.gov.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you would like to request an auxiliary aid such as Sign Language Interpretive Services, please contact the HRSA Office for Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion at RA- Request@hrsa.gov at least five business days prior to the date of the event.

HRSA IEA Region 7 distributes information regarding HRSA programs, funding, and updates that HRSA feels will be of interest to our partners and stakeholders. To receive these updates, send an email with “Subscribe” in the subject line or “Unsubscribe” to:  HRSAOIEARegion7@hrsa.gov.

 

Sensory Inclusive Pop-Up Vaccination Events For People With Developmental Disabilities

Date: September 8, 2022

Sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events for people with developmental disabilities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missourians with sensory needs are invited to receive vaccinations, including the COVID-19 vaccination, at sensory inclusive pop-up events in partnership with 10 local public health agencies and pharmacies throughout Missouri beginning next week.

The following sensory inclusive pop-up vaccination events are scheduled include:

  • Hayti event hosted by Pemiscot County Health Department
    • September 12 (morning) – Pemiscot County Health Department at 810 East Reed Street, Hayti
  • Cape Girardeau event hosted by Cape Girardeau County Health Department
    • September 12 (2:00 PM-4:00 PM) – Cape Girardeau County Health Department at 121 Linden Street, Cape Girardeau
  • Berkeley event hosted by St. Louis County Health Department
    • September 13 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM) – John C. Murphy Health Center at 6121 North Hanley Road, Berkeley
  • Cuba event hosted by Towne Pharmacy
    • September 14 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) – Towne Pharmacy at 200 North Franklin Street, Cuba
  • Rolla event hosted by Sink’s Select Pharmacy
    • September 14 (2:00 PM-5:00 PM) – Sink’s Select Pharmacy  at 1100 S. Bishop Avenue, Rolla
  • Springfield event hosted by Springfield-Greene County Health Department
    • September 15 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) – Westside Public Health Center at 660 South Scenic Avenue, Springfield
  • Stockton event hosted by Evan’s Drug and Zumwalt Pharmacy
    • September 15 (3:00 PM-5:00 PM) – Evan’s Drug at 19 Public Square, Stockton
  • Sedalia event hosted by Summer’s Pharmacy
    • September 16 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM) – Summer’s Pharmacy at 3400 West Broadway Boulevard, Sedalia
  • Warrensburg event hosted by Summer’s Pharmacy
    • September 16 (2:00 PM-5:00 PM) – Summer’s Pharmacy at 61 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg
  • Independence event hosted by Independence Health Department
    • September 17 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) – Independence City Hall at 111 East Maple Avenue, Independence

“We are excited to partner with KultureCity to bring this sensory inclusive vaccination opportunity to Missouri,” says Vicky Davidson, executive director for the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, “Each vaccination event will have a mobile sensory space available and Sensory Inclusive Medical Training of vaccinators and medical professionals.”

Currently in the United States today, one in six individuals has a sensory processing need. Due to the increasing numbers of individuals diagnosed with sensory needs, it is important that vaccination environments exist where individuals feel regulated and are able to tolerate a vaccination to the best of their ability. KultureCity is an organization dedicated to creating sensory accessibility and inclusion to events and experiences.

KultureCity’s sensory activation vehicle (S.A.V.E) brings a mobile sensory experience to any event that lacks a physical space for a dedicated sensory room. From outdoor events like concerts and baseball games to indoor events like exhibitions and conferences, the S.A.V.E ensures that all guests can be included in all events.

The S.A.V.E. makes events accessible for all with the following features:

  • Designed to bring sensory relief to locations that do not have interior physical space for a sensory room.
  • Provides a quick sensory refuge for those with sensory needs.
  • Enables them to get a quick break and then go back to enjoying the event.
  • Enables families to attend these events together with their loved ones with sensory needs.

Funding for the sensory inclusive vaccinations events is provided by the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, UMKC Institute for Human Development, and Missouri Protection and Advocacy.

As part of the partnership, KultureCity’s Sensory Inclusive Medical training to Missouri’s state vaccinators free of charge to expand sensory accessibility and support for medical professionals.

The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council is a federally funded 23-member consumer-driven council appointed by the Governor. Its mandate under P.L. 106-402, the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, is to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in all aspects of community life. To learn more or to get involved, visit www.moddcouncil.org.

HRSA Telehealth Learning Series: Telehealth and Broadband Funding and Resources

Date: September 8, 2022

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Telehealth Learning Series session on Telehealth and Broadband Funding and Resources is now available.

This webinar was part of HRSA’s Telehealth Learning Webinar Series. The series’ goal is to highlight successful projects/best practices as well as resources to promote and further the use of telehealth technologies for health care delivery, education, and health information services.

WATCH RECORDING

For additional information on the programs discussed, please visit:
https://broadbandusa.ntia.gov/

https://www.fcc.gov/acp

https://www.fcc.gov/programa-de-descuentos-para-internet-acp (Spanish)

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunications-programs

The next session of the HRSA Telehealth Learning Series will be on Healthcare Workforce Stress and Resiliency: The Role of Technology on September 13, at 12:00 pm ET. The webinar will feature expert panelists discussing best/promising practices and examples of how technology can be leveraged to address provider stress and promote healthcare workforce resiliency. Register here.

The Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) is hosting Funding for Your Telehealth Initiatives: Current and Upcoming Grant Programs on September 13, at 2:00 pm ET. This webinar will explore funding programs that can be used to support your organization’s telehealth efforts, improve broadband connectivity and adoption in your community, and help bridge the digital divide.  Register here.

For more information about the series, contact Kim Shiu at KShiu@hrsa.gov.

 For more resources and tools about telehealth, please visit:

https://www.hrsa.gov/rural-health/telehealth/index.html

https://telehealth.hhs.gov/

https://telehealthresourcecenter.org/

Healthcare Workforce Stress and Resiliency: The Role of Technology

Date: September 6, 2022

Healthcare Workforce Stress and Resiliency: The Role of Technology 

Date: September 13, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM ET, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM CT, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MT, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM PT

This FREE webinar is part of HRSA’s Telehealth Learning Webinar Series. The Series’ goal is to highlight successful projects/best practices as well as resources to promote and further the use of telehealth technologies for health care delivery, education, and health information services.

The webinar is designed for healthcare workers, students, trainees, provider organizations, and healthcare settings.

This webinar will feature expert panelists discussing best/promising practices and examples of how technology can be leveraged to address provider stress and promote healthcare workforce resiliency. Presenters include Dr. Candice Chen, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health; Dr. Chris Fore, Indian Health Service Telebehavioral Health Center of Excellence; and Dr. Dee Ford, Medical University of South Carolina Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine. This webinar will be interactive with a discussion session following the panelist presentations, and resources will be provided.

Register

For questions, contact KPatton@hrsa.gov. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Telehealth Learning Webinar Series is hosted by the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs and the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth.

*This webinar is made possible through funding provided by HRSA, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (U1U42527).

$10 million in ARPA funding for Missouri residential care and assisted living facilities

Date: September 1, 2022

$10 million in ARPA funding for Missouri residential care and assisted living facilities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri residential care and assisted living facilities licensed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) are now eligible for reimbursement for COVID-19-related expenses through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). $10 million of this federal funding has been allocated for reimbursement.

Providers may seek reimbursement for expenses incurred and/or business interruption costs directly related to preparing, preventing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will compensate expenses incurred between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022. Expenses eligible for reimbursement include:

  • Payroll costs.
  • Training and orientation.
  • Operational supplies.

“Missouri’s residential care and assisted living facilities had some of the most challenging situations to navigate throughout the pandemic, from infection control management to workforce and equipment shortages,” said Paula Nickelson, DHSS acting director. “This reimbursement opportunity will allow facilities to recover from the unprecedented challenges the past two and a half years have presented so they can focus on providing care to some of Missouri’s most vulnerable.”

DHSS created two portal guidance documents to assist operators with registering online and navigating the portal. Operators will need to register on the MO ARPA portal before they can apply. An application checklist and FAQs can be found on moarpa.mo.gov.

New COVID-19 Boosters Targeting Currently Circulating Strains Becoming Available in Missouri

Date: September 2, 2022

New COVID-19 Boosters Targeting Currently Circulating Strains Becoming Available in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Bivalent COVID-19 boosters are becoming available among some providers in Missouri beginning as early as today with additional providers adding these boosters to their inventory next week. A list of providers who pre-ordered these booster doses is available at MOStopsCovid.com.

On September 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older.

The Moderna and Pfizer bivalent boosters both target two strains of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 – the original strain of the virus and two of the Omicron subvariants (BA.4 and BA.5), which are currently the most widespread variants globally. Only individuals who have completed their primary vaccination series (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson) are eligible to receive the bivalent booster. Those who have recently received Novavax are not yet eligible for any booster at this time.

“We encourage those who are eligible to receive this new booster dose as it will greatly help protect individuals from the variant most commonly detected today and for the past several months,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. George Turabelidze with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). “As we head into the fall and winter months, this added protection becomes even more important since viruses generally tend to circulate at a more rapid pace during this time.”

In the coming weeks, CDC also expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups, per yesterday’s discussion and evaluation of the data by ACIP. When data is available and FDA authorizes these other types of COVID-19 boosters and CDC provides use recommendations, the CDC and DHSS will work to quickly make them available in Missouri with the help of COVID-19 vaccinators throughout the state.

If you have not been vaccinated or have not completed your primary series, visit MOStopsCovid.com to find a location offering vaccines. The original formulations of Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and Novavax will continue to be used. Booster doses use reduced amounts of the original vaccines.

Individuals are eligible for the bivalent booster two months since their last primary or booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson. The previous monovalent booster will no longer be available to persons 12 and older; the FDA is removing authorization for those boosters to reduce provider confusion for staff administering vaccines.

The Pfizer bivalent booster is currently authorized for ages 12 and older while Moderna’s is currently authorized for 18 years of age and older. Individuals may choose to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna bivalent booster, regardless of which primary series vaccine or original booster dose they had previously.

For the latest information on bivalent boosters, visit MOStopsCovid.com.