HRSA eNews October 3, 2024
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October 3, 2024

HRSA Invests $75 Million in Rural Health Care

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HRSA recently announced approximately $75 million to support health care services in rural America, including nearly $9 million for rural North Carolina. The funding will launch new opioid treatment and recovery services in rural communities, strengthen maternal health care in the South, and help rural hospitals stay open.

HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson announced the awards at a roundtable event in Wilson, N.C.

Read the national release.


Seeking Health Official and Clinician Support for National Health Service Corps

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HRSA is currently looking for new members to join the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps.

Your expertise and unique experiences can help address health care delivery needs in underserved areas. If you are a clinician or health official with a background in primary care, oral health, or mental/behavioral health, we invite you to apply. Self-nominations are accepted.

Please consider submitting a nomination, including self-nominations, by Friday, December 6, and help make a positive impact.


Release of Annual Data from the National Survey of Children’s Health

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Mark your calendars to access the newest 2023 data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, available Monday, October 7.

The HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau funds and directs this survey, which is the largest and most comprehensive national- and state‐level survey on the health and well‐being of children, their families, and their communities. The survey provides data on a range of factors such as the prevalence and impact of special health care needs, health care quality and access, physical and mental health, and adverse childhood experiences.

The survey data can support your research, program and policy development, and evaluation efforts. Contact NSCH@hrsa.gov for more information.


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, advocates, health care workers, survivors, and community partners across the country work together to end domestic violence. HRSA safety-net settings of care can support domestic violence awareness by sharing content and resources.

Download HRSA's Implementation Framework that has activities and resources for HRSA-supported settings of care to prevent and respond to intimate partner violence in the communities they serve. 


HRSA in the News

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October

  • Bullying Prevention Month 
  • Corps Community Month 
  • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
  • National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15 - Oct. 15)  
  • Child Health Day (7)  

Funding Opportunities

 

Bureau of Health Workforce


National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program - apply by November 7

Bureau of Primary Health Care


Service Area Competition (HRSA-25-016) - apply by October 15

Service Area Competition (HRSA-25-017) - apply by October 29

HIV/AIDS Bureau


Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. – Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B - apply by October 22

Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. – Systems Coordination Provider - apply by October 22

Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. – Technical Assistance Provider - apply by October 22

AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Emergency Relief Funds (ERF) - apply by November 4


View All Funding Opportunities


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