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HHS Launches the First National Early Care and Education Workforce Center

HHS Launches the First National Early Care and Education Workforce Center The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is announcing the launch of the new National Early Care and Education Workforce Center (the ECE Workforce Center). The ECE Workforce Center is the result of a $30 million investment to support research and technical assistance for states, communities, territories, and Tribal

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Direct Graduate Medical Education (DGME) Residency Positions Available

Direct Graduate Medical Education (DGME) Section 1886(h) of the Act, as added by section 9202 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 (Pub. L. 99-272) and implemented in regulations at existing §§413.75 through 413.83, establish a methodology for determining payments to hospitals for the costs of approved graduate medical education (GME) programs. Section 1886(h)(2) of the Act, as added by COBRA, sets forth a payment methodology for the determination of

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SAMHSA Announces Funding Opportunities for Grants Addressing Substance Misuse, SUD Treatment and Recovery among Pregnant, Postpartum Women

SAMHSA Announces Funding Opportunities for Grants Addressing Substance Misuse, SUD Treatment and Recovery among Pregnant, Postpartum Women The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing Notices of Funding Opportunity for two grant programs aimed at preventing substance misuse and treating substance use disorder (SUD) among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States. The grant opportunities total about $17 million and align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts

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The Newly Refreshed and Improved FindTreatment.gov is here!

The Newly Refreshed and Improved FindTreatment.gov is here! We are excited to welcome you to the newly improved FindTreatment.gov! Built to be the most comprehensive resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders, FindTreatment.gov offers you the ability to: Search for treatment from multiple sources such as certified substance use and mental health treatment facilities, opioid treatment programs, buprenorphine practitioners, and health care centers Access an interactive

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Rural Health Care Program

Summary of the Rural Health Care Program The Rural Health Care Program, provides funding to eligible health care providers for telecommunications and broadband services necessary for the provision of health care. Eligible health care providers include: (1) post-secondary educational institutions offering health care instruction, teaching hospitals, and medical schools; (2) community health centers or health centers providing health care to migrants; (3) local health departments or agencies; (4) community mental health

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Rural Health Day & The Health Agenda

Rural Health Day & The Health Agenda Alongside dozens of other organizations, WVRHA took to the WV State Capitol on Friday, January 27th to celebrate WV Rural Health Day. The legislative agenda is WVRHA’s foundation and our chance to speak up for our advocacy efforts in 2023. We aim to unite people, communities, and organization to continue strengthening rural health efforts in West Virginia.       This year WVRHA’s

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Mitigating Safety & Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders Involved in the Child Welfare System – Webinar

Join NCSACW’s upcoming webinar! Mitigating Safety and Risk for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorders Involved in the Child Welfare System Thursday | February 16, 2023 | 10-11am (PST) / 1-2pm (EST) Register Now: NCSACW invites you to a webinar to learn about a collaborative approach to mitigate safety and risk factors for children affected by parental substance use disorders (SUDs). Parental substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health

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AmeriCorps Seeks Proposals to Support Older Americans Workforce Development

AmeriCorps Seeks Proposals to Support Older Americans Workforce Development AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, released today a notice of federal funding availability for the AmeriCorps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program. This grant will support projects focused on supporting older adults as they seek to secure employment in professional or skilled labor, or careers. Funding is open to nonprofit, faith-based, tribal and community-based organizations; higher-education institutions; state,

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