The ABCs of J-1 Waivers for Foreign Medical Graduates By Eamon P.S Roach
Most Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) complete medical school abroad and then match with a residency program in the United States. Upon matching, the vast majority are sponsored to come to the United States by their respective program in J-1 Status.
Taking a Generational Approach to Employee Benefits ByJacob Colmenero, MarshMcLennan Agency
While most of us may consider ourselves young at heart, we’re likely products of our generation and bring our generational values to most everything we do from parenting and financial planning to socializing and volunteering. These generational values transcend to the workplace as well.
Path to Reovery: the Innovative Substance Use Disorder Treatment Model From Southcentral Foundation By the Southcentral Foundation
Substance abuse is a multifaceted challenge and numerous strategies to combat it, have yielded mixed results. Southcentral Foundation (SCF) has introduced a novel method that stands out from conventional treatments.
Serving Rural Communities: a Rural Health Clinic's Value-Based Care Journey with Aledade By Lauren Heath, Content Marketing Specialist at Aledade
Pershing Health System (PHS) is a critical access hospital located in Brookfield, Mo. “We are the only hospital within a 30-mile radius,” Kelly Schwager DNP, NP-C, Director of Rural Health Clinics at Pershing Health System, said.
Clinical Learning for CHWs - Preparing CHWs for Integration into Primary Care By Kelly Volkman, MPH
Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (NWRPCA) is committed to supporting community Health Workers (CHWs) and advocating for the vital role they play as part of the healthcare and public health delivery systems. In 2020, NWRPCA established the Community Health Worker Institute to serve as a training, technical assistance, and resource hub for Community Health Centers (CHCs) to help them train and integrate CHWs into patient care teams.
2024 Partners in Care Virtual Training Series
The Partners in Care Conference Series (PICC) is a six-session virtual training event that bridges the gap between behavioral health and primary care. The training covers topics such as diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and chronic pain.
The series offers continuing education credit (CEU) hours for various professionals, including Behavioral Health Clinicians, Dental Professionals, Medical Providers, Nurses, Substance-Use Disorder professionals, and more.
Housed in NWRPCA’s Learning Vault (our archive of FREE video recordings and resources from past trainings), Learning Modules are handpicked packages of training sessions tailored to your interests or job role, that allow you to cover important health center topics at your own pace.
The Education Health Center Initiative (EHCI) provides consulting services, educational materials, and information about developing relationships between health centers and residency programs. Learn More
View the latest funding opportunities, as well as other educational resources and information, on our website.
Northwest Pulse is the newsletter of the Northwest Regional Primary Care Association. Each issue features a variety of information about community health, member news and spotlights, and important funding and workforce listings.
Northwest Regional Primary Care Association 2024
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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U58CS06846, "S/RPCAs," total award $950K, with 65% of program funded by nongovernmental sources. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
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