August 26, 2021 What's New Awards for the Rural Behavioral Health Workforce - Northern Border Region program. The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy recently announced $1.365M supporting three awards to improve behavioral health care services in rural counties served by the Northern Border Regional Commission. This three-year project will support education and training for health professionals in treatment and interventions for behavioral health disorders, including substance use disorder. FDA Warns Against Use of Ivermectin. Following reports of increased calls to Poison Control related to Ivermectin [pdf], the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory against its use for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. The drug is intended to treat or prevent parasites in animals and only approved for human use in small doses for parasitic worms, or as a topical treatment for head lice and skin conditions like rosacea. Severe illness and hospitalizations from overdose have also been reported; symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hypotension (low blood pressure), allergic reactions (itching and hives), dizziness, ataxia (problems with balance), seizures, coma and even death. HRSA-supported Poison Control Centers can be reached online or by phone at 1-800-222-1222. COVID-19 Resources Federal Office of Rural Health Policy FAQs for COVID-19. A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from our grantees and stakeholders. Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program. Under the program, Medicare-certified RHCs will receive direct COVID-19 vaccines in addition to their normal jurisdictions' weekly allocation. Contact RHCVaxDistribution@hrsa.gov for more information. Online Resource for Licensure of Health Professionals. As telehealth usage increased during the pandemic, FORHP funded new work with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards to reduce the burden of multi-state licensure. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing in each state for psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists assistants, and social workers. We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced a national effort to help community partners promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence. The campaign includes educational materials targeted to specific audiences, including rural communities, and seeks volunteers for the COVID-19 Community Corps. Don't miss the Spanish-language website, JuntosSíPodemos.HHS.gov. Customizable COVID-19 Vaccine Communication Toolkit for Rural Communities. Easy access to customizable communication templates that include print ads, poster, brochure, social media posts, and an online resource guide. HHS Facts About COVID Care for the Uninsured. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) helps uninsured individuals find no-cost COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccines. The HRSA Uninsured Program provides claims reimbursement to health care providers generally at Medicare rates for testing, treating, and administering vaccines to uninsured individuals, including undocumented immigrants. There are at-a-glance fact sheets for providers and for patients in English and Spanish. HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will provide claims reimbursement at the national Medicare rate for eligible health care providers administering vaccines to underinsured individuals. This may be particularly helpful in rural communities given higher rates of uninsured and underinsured. HHS Coronavirus Data Hub. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) website includes estimated and reported hospital capacity by state, with numbers updated daily. Resources for Provider Relief Fund Reporting – Submit by September 30. Provider Relief Fund (PRF) recipients who received funds prior to June 30, 2020, have through September 30, 2021, to complete reports in the PRF Reporting Portal. Resources on the Reporting and Auditing Webpage will help PRF recipients comply with reporting. In July, HRSA hosted three Technical Assistance webcasts related to reporting - watch the replays: July 8 - Reporting Introduction, July 14 – General Q&A, and July 20 – Lost Revenues. New: Provider Relief Fund Lost Revenues Guide. Volunteer to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has expanded its definition of persons authorized to give the vaccine. These include, among others, current and retired traditional and non-traditional health care professionals, and students in health care programs. CDC COVID-19 Updates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides daily updates and guidance, including a section specific to rural health care, COVID-19 Vaccination Trainings for new and experienced providers, and Tips for Talking with Patients about COVID-19 Vaccination. New: Use of Rapid Antigen Testing in Remote Communities. COVID-19 Data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The site provides access to demographic and economic data, including state and local data on at-risk populations, poverty, health insurance coverage, and employment. GHPC's Collection of Rural Health Strategies for COVID-19. The FORHP-supported Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) provides reports, guidance, and innovative strategies gleaned from their technical assistance and peer learning sessions with FORHP grantees. Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Counties. The RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis provides up-to-date data on rural and urban confirmed cases throughout the United States. An animated map shows the progression of cases beginning from March 26, 2020 to the present. Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019. The Rural Health Information Hub has a compendium of rural-specific activities and guidelines, including Rural Healthcare Surge Readiness, a tool with resources for responding to a local surge in cases. NIH Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) created a collection of online resources with information for communities hit hardest by the pandemic, such as African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indian/Alaska Natives. SAMHSA Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created this list of resources, tools, and trainings for behavioral health and recovery providers. ATTC Network COVID-19 Resources for Addictions Treatment. The online catalog of COVID-related resources includes regularly-updated guidance and trainings for professionals in the field. The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network was established in 1993 by SAMSHA. HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network. A joint program of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is available at no cost to hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients and struggling with access to enough critical care physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and other specialized clinical experts. Teams of critical care clinicians are available to deliver virtual care through lightweight telemedicine platforms, such as an app on a mobile device. Hear from participating clinicians and email to learn more and sign up. Mobilizing Health Care Workforce via Telehealth. ProviderBridge.org was created by the Federation of State Medical Boards through the CARES Act and the FORHP-supported Licensure Portability Program. The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing by state as well as a provider portal to connect volunteer health care professionals to state agencies and health care entities. FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created this temporary program to help eligible individuals and households afford internet service during the pandemic. Eligible households can enroll through an approved broadband service provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org. The program will end when the fund runs out of money, or six months after the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services declares an end to the COVID-19 health emergency, whichever is sooner. Funding and Opportunities HRSA Promoting Resilience and Mental Health for Health Professional Workforce – Deadline extended to September 20. The Health Resources and Services Administration will make approximately 10 awards with total investment of $29 million for health care organizations to establish programs or protocols promoting wellness among employees. The investment takes into particular consideration the needs of rural and medically underserved communities facing burnout during the pandemic. Additional funding of more than $68 million will go to 30 awards for health professions schools and academic health centers implementing the Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program, addressing burnout, suicide, mental health conditions and substance use disorders among health care students and trainees. A third workforce resilience program will invest $6 million for one entity establishing the Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Technical Assistance Center. The original application deadline for each of these programs was August 30; that deadline has been extended to September 20. NIH Researching Type 2 Diabetes Care for Adults in Disparity Populations – October 5. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will support research to develop and/or test interventions in disparity populations that include racial and ethnic minorities (Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders), sexual and gender minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, and underserved rural populations. Letters of Intent, recommended but not required, are due September 5. Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples: Thriving Women Program – October 16. The nonprofit provides grants between $30,000 - 50,000 for women-led projects preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Tribal communities. HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant – Imminent Threat Funding – October 18. The U.S Department of Health & Human Services will provide grants for tribes and tribal organizations to be used for emergencies that pose imminent threats to health and safety during the pandemic. Rural Health Research Research in this section is provided by the HRSA/FORHP-supported Rural Health Research Gateway. Sign up to receive alerts when new publications become available. State and Regional Differences in Access to Hospital-Based Obstetric Services for Rural Residents, 2018. Being pregnant in rural America presents unique challenges, as access to obstetric care continues to decline. Access to health care, as well as the social, economic, and environmental support for healthy pregnancy and childbirth, vary across rural areas and by state and U.S. region. This policy brief from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center measures state and regional differences in the availability of hospital-based obstetric services among rural hospitals in the U.S. in 2018. Policy Updates Send questions to ruralpolicy@hrsa.gov. No policy updates this week. Learning Events and Technical Assistance HWTAC: Advancing Equity in Health Professions Schools – Thursday, August 26 at 2:00 pm ET. The next session of HRSA's Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center (HWTAC) will focus on the metrics schools use for evaluating the performance of their graduates, faculty, and leadership. NIHB: Tribal Emergency Preparedness for COVID-19 – Thursday, August 26 at 1:00 pm ET. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will cover several topics for response to the current crisis and preparation for future emergencies. HRSA: Clinical Decision-Making in Tele-Behavioral Health – Tuesday, August 31 at 12:00 pm ET. Region 10 of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is holding a six-hour virtual forum on this topic specifically for rural and underserved areas. What is the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Program? – Tuesday, August 31 at 3:00 pm ET. In a one-hour webinar, the FORHP-supported Georgia Health Policy Center will explain this program that delivers vaccines directly to Rural Health Clinics. HHS/NIHB Tribal Consultation on Mandatory Funding Approaches for IHS – Wednesday, September 1 at 2:00 pm ET. The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a three-hour consultation with tribal leaders to discuss mandatory funding approaches for the Indian Health Service. RCORP-TA: Building Recovery Ecosystems in Rural America – Thursday, September 2 at 2:00 pm ET. For one hour, the Chief Medical Officer of the nonprofit Fletcher Group, Dr. Ernie Fletcher, will discuss the importance of "Recovery Ecosystems" to the health and well-being of rural areas. This learning event is hosted by the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Technical Assistance (RCORP-TA), a HRSA/FORHP-supported program. DOJ/Dept. of Interior Tribal Consultation – Thursday, September 2 at 2:00 pm ET. The U.S. Department of Justice joins the Department of Interior in seeking input from Tribes on the Not Invisible Act of 2019, in an effort to identify and combat violent crime on Indian lands and against Indians. MATRC: Answering Questions About Telehealth and Telemental Health – Friday, September 3 at 12:00 pm ET. The Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) holds a live, two-hour event to answer questions about the basics. The MATRC is one of 14 FORHP-Supported Telehealth Resource Centers. This is a recurring session taking place every other Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm ET. Learn How to Write a Competitive Research Proposal – Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00 pm. HRSA's Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) seeks to support diverse researchers with an interest in advancing the field and improving outcomes for underserved populations. As part of its Engaging Research Innovations & Challenges (EnRICH), MCHB will familiarize attendees with the bureau's research programs and identify components of a successful application. ACL: Social Isolation/Loneliness Among People with Disabilities – Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 pm ET. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) will hold an hour-long discussion with researchers on barriers to social participation for rural and urban people with disabilities. Resources of the Week Bright Spots: Case Studies in Innovative Rural Healthcare [pdf]. This resource from the Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute highlights eight rural facilities and their success stories of success in overcoming challenges. The report highlights the commonalities of success across these eight facilities: strong leadership teams, innovative cultures, using data, and continual growth. The Ad Council's Rural Resource Toolkit for Vaccinations [pdf]. For more than 75 years, the Ad Council has helped the public understand important issues with iconic slogans and images such as Smokey the Bear. To help get the message out about COVID-19 vaccines, the nonprofit partnered with organizations that know rural audiences well. The toolkit includes simple message elements for talking about vaccines and public service announcements that can be customized with your organization's logo and used in print, online, on the radio or television. Approaching Deadlines ACF Independent Living Services for AI/AN Communities – August 27 Comments Requested: Proposed Changes to Medicare Home Health Program – August 27 HRSA Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Program – August 30 HRSA Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Technical Assistance – August 30 DOC Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program – September 1 NIH Research for Evidence-Based Mental Health in Underserved Populations – Letters of Intent September 5 IHS Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Assessment & Planning – September 6 IHS Community Health Aide Program: Tribal Planning & Implementation – September 6 HUD Eviction Protection Grant Program for Legal Aid Providers – September 8 HRSA Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project – September 10 Northern Border Regional Commission Forest Economy Partnership – Letters of Intent September 10 Comments Requested: Updates to Medicare Physician Payment Policies for CY 2022 – September 13 Comments Requested: Updates to Medicare Outpatient Hospital Payments and RFI for New Rural Emergency Hospital – September 17 Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts: Grants Engaging Family and Communities – September 20 HRSA Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Technical Assistance Center – Extended to September 20 (from August 30) HRSA Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program – Extended to September 20 (from August 30) HRSA Promoting Resilience and Mental Health for Health Professional Workforce – Extended to September 20 (from August 30) HRSA Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program – September 21 OMH: Challenge to Reduce HIV Stigma and Disparities – September 23 Comments Requested: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reporting Requirements – September 24 Massachusetts General Hospital Fellowship in Rural Health – September 30 Submit Reports for Provider Relief Fund – September 30 NIH Researching the Role of Work in Health Disparities – October 5 USDA Emergency Rural Health Care Grants – October 12 Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples: Thriving Women Program – October 16 HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant – Imminent Threat Funding – October 18 Department of Commerce/EDA American Rescue Plan Program for Community Development – October 19 Department of Commerce Pilot Program: Connecting Minority Communities – December 1 COVID-19 Extension for Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) Affiliation Agreement – January 1 Ongoing Opportunities CFPB Rental Assistance Finder HHS/DoD National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network Extended Public Comment Period for FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program FCC Emergency Broadband for Individuals and Households FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program – March 2022 AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants – September 2022 AHRQ Research to Improve Patient Transitions through HIT – December 2022 American Indian Public Health Resource Center Technical Assistance ASA Rural Access to Anesthesia Care Scholarship CDC Direct Assistance to State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Health Agencies CDC Training Pediatric Medical Providers to Recognize ACEs Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Department of Commerce American Rescue Plan Funding for Indigenous Communities – September 2022 Department of Commerce: Economic Development Assistance Programs Department of Labor Dislocated Worker Grants Department of Labor Stand Down Grants for Veterans Services – through December 2021 DRA Technical Assistance for Delta Region Community Health Systems Development EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund FEMA/SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) GPHC & RWJF: Rapid Cycle Research and Evaluation Grants for Cross-Sector Alignment HRSA Payment Program for Buprenorphine-Trained Clinicians – Until Funds Depleted HRSA Technical Assistance for Look-Alike Initial Designation for the Health Center Program Housing Assistance Council: Housing Loans for Low-Income Rural Communities HUD Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program IHS Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training IHS/DOD Medical Supplies and Equipment for Tribes (Project TRANSAM) NARHC Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional Course NIH Project Talk Initiative Host Site Applications NIH Research for AI/AN End-of-Life Care – January 8, 2022 NIH Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health – May 2022 NIH Research – Alcohol and Other Substance Use – Various Dates Through August 2022 NIH Research on Minority Health/Health Disparities – September 8, 2022 NIH Research on Palliative Care in Home/Community Settings – September 8, 2022 NIH Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health – Various Dates Until September 2023 NIH Researching the Role of Work in Health Disparities – Various Dates Until September 2024 NIH Special Interest Research – Pandemic Impact on Vulnerable Children and Youth – May 2024 Nominations for Federal Advisory Commission on HIV, Viral Hepatitis, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Migrant Health Opportunity Zones for Economic Development Primary Care Development Corporation Community Investment Loans Rural Graduate Medical Education Planning and Development RWJF Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health RWJF Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals SBA Guaranteed Loans for Small Business Southeast Rural Community Assistance Loans Tribal Grant Writing Training USDA Community Facilities Program USDA Community Food Projects Technical Assistance USDA Drinking Water and Waste Disposal for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages USDA Economic Impact Initiative Grants USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants USDA Guaranteed Loans for Rural Rental Housing – through 2021 USDA Healthy Food Financing Initiative Technical Assistance USDA Intermediary Relending Program USDA Rural Business Development Grants USDA Rural Business Investment Program USDA Rural Energy Savings Program USDA SEARCH – Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (for Water/Waste Projects) USDA Summer Food Program USDA Technical Assistance for Healthy Food Financing Initiative USDA Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans USDA Funding for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Projects USDOT Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (R.O.U.T.E.S) | 
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