January 11, 2024
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, telehealth can increase access to cancer care when used along with in person services.
From practical applications to billing, learn the best practices for using telehealth with cancer patients.
Guides:
January 11, 2024
Technical Assistance Webinar, January 17 – Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Evidence Based Telehealth Network Program (EB-TNP)
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to integrate behavioral health services into primary care settings using telehealth technology (HRSA-24-010).
The purpose of this program is to integrate behavioral health services into primary care settings using telehealth technology through telehealth networks and evaluate the effectiveness of such integration.
The goal for the BHI is to support evidence-based projects that utilize telehealth technologies through telehealth networks in rural and underserved areas. Applicants are encouraged to propose novel ways to achieve equity in access to affordable, high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate telebehavioral care for rural and underserved patients across the U.S.
HRSA will award approximately $8.75 million to up to 25 grantees over a period of five years.
Join the technical assistance webinar on January 17 at 3:30 p.m. EST to learn about this funding opportunity.
January 10, 2024
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is now accepting applications for the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP). This program awards Missouri Primary Care Physicians, Dentists and Psychiatrists funds to apply toward their educational debt. Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service obligation.
Applications accepted January 1 – March 1, 2024
For more information, please contact the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC):
Apply Here
January 10, 2023
Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care is now accepting applications for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). This program awards Missouri Primary Care Physicians, Dentists and Psychiatrists funds to apply toward their educational debt. Up to $50,000 for a 2-year service obligation.
For more information, please contact the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC):
Applications accepted from January 1 – March 1, 2024
Apply Here
January 9, 2024
2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference Now Calling for Abstract, Workshop & Symposia Submissions
Conference submissions are now LIVE!
Would you like to share your work with fellow maternal and child health professionals? Would you like to teach a new skill to other MCH leaders?
Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the 2024 CityMatCH Leadership & MCH Epidemiology Conference and Reach New Heights by Strengthening MCH Across Generations.
If you would like to present your work to peers in the field, HRSA is accepting submissions for abstracts, workshops, symposia, and facilitated discussions via the online submission system between now and March 4, 2024.
Submissions that are welcome and encouraged:
Who should submit a presentation:
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Click here for descriptions of each type of submission, timeline for submissions, and sample topics.
If you have any questions please contact citymatchconference@unmc.edu
January 9, 2024
Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for Organizations Serving Hispanic/Latino Communities
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will host a Grants 101 Virtual Workshop for organizations serving Hispanic/Latino communities.
Topics at a Glance:
Who should attend:
All workshop sessions will be broadcast in Spanish with live interpretation to English.
For more information, contact Nancy Rios at NRios@hrsa.gov
When:
January 16 – 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Register Here
January 9, 2024
3RNet January Training for Rural Health Care Recruiters – January 9 at 1:00 p.m. CT
3RNet, formerly known as the National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network, is the national nonprofit with expertise in finding and placing clinicians in underserved areas.
Each month, 3RNet holds a live training session explaining how to post jobs and find job seekers on its site.
When:
January 9, 2024, 1:00 p.m. CT
Register Here
January 9, 2024
Technical Assistance Webinar Today, January 9 – Primary Care Training and Enhancement: Physician Assistant Rural Training in Behavioral Health (PCTE-PARB) HRSA-24-019
The Primary Care Training and Enhancement: Physician Assistant Rural Training in Behavioral Health – HRSA-24-019 aims to address the need to train primary care physician assistants to prevent, identify, diagnose, treat and refer services for behavioral health conditions.
Eligible Applicants:
Applicants must meet the following program objectives:
Application deadline is March 15, 2024
View grant opportunity
When: Today, January 9 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
Join the Webinar
January 8, 2024
2024 Rural Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences
Wintergreen, partnership with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) invites you to the second annual Hospital Performance Improvement Virtual Conferences.
The two regional, three-hour sessions are designed specifically for rural hospitals and clinics.
Each session will highlight the following topics via hospital and clinic case studies:
When:
:January 5, 2024
HRSA Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals – Apply by January 31
Applications are being accepted to receive two years of technical assistance through this Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) supported program for rural hospitals struggling to maintain health care services. The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP) offers comprehensive technical assistance to rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and assist rural communities with maintaining essential health services.
Selected hospitals are supported through a systematic and evidence-based process for identifying, prioritizing and implementing short-term, mid-range and long-term strategies for positioning their organizations for financial sustainability.
During their tenure in the program, hospitals receive comprehensive technical assistance in:
Application Process:
Technical assistance for this project is provided by the Center for Public Health Practice and Research at the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University and will begin March 2024.
Apply Now
