August is National Immunization Awareness Month! This annual observance highlights the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. As families prepare to send children back to school, it’s a timely opportunity to check in about the health-related items that should be on their to-do list – especially vaccinations!
Recent CDC reports document challenges related to COVID-19 and routine vaccination for children. Health centers are positioned to make significant progress to get children vaccinated. For example, reminding patients that co-administration of the COVID-19 vaccine with other routine vaccines is safe.
CDC resources can assist you in communicating about vaccinations this month and beyond.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Routine Childhood Vaccination
Source: HRSA
July, 2022: HHS, through HRSA, announced over $155 million in awards for 72 teaching health centers that operate primary care medical and dental residency programs that include high need specialties such as psychiatry, as part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda to address the nation’s mental health crisis.
These awards, supported by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 funds, come at a significant moment when the nation’s health care workforce is facing challenges, as recently highlighted in the Surgeon General’s Advisory Addressing Health Worker Burnout.
Here is a breakdown of the awards:
Read the full release HERE.
Source: HHS
July, 2022: HRSA awarded over $43 million to 49 Health Center Controlled Networks. These funds will support over 1,200 health centers nationwide to improve care quality, reduce health disparities, and engage in value-based care delivery through the use of health technologies. For a list of HCCN, visit this link.
Source: HRSA
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