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A Role for Providers in Promoting Voting and Census Participation Among the Underserved

by Rick Brown September 1, 2020April 15, 2023

Originally Presented on Thursday, August 27, 2020 The medically underserved are among the least likely to vote or respond to the Census. With both national election and the decennial census ...

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Announcing Our Closing Keynote Speaker: Dr. J. Nwando Olayiwola

by Rick Brown August 19, 2020May 20, 2021

The ACU is excited to announce the closing keynote speaker of our upcoming Virtual Conference: award-winning health equity advocate J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Chair and Professor, Department of ...

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Learn How to Build a Thriving Health Center Workforce at the ACU’s Virtual Conference

by Rick Brown August 19, 2020May 10, 2021

Health centers supporting underserved communities are facing greater challenges than ever in building and retaining their workforce during COVID-19. Learn the effective management strategies and emerging best practices necessary to ...

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Dr. Gary Puckrein, NMQF President and CEO, to Address “Transforming Healthcare in the Age of Pandemics: Can Health Equity Be Achieved?” in the Opening Keynote of the ACU Virtual Conference

by Rick Brown August 13, 2020May 10, 2021

The ACU is excited to announce the opening keynote speaker of our upcoming Virtual Conference: Dr. Gary A. Puckrein, President and CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF). A celebrated ...

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Using the Healthy Democracy Kit to Empower Patients, Colleagues, and Staff

by Rick Brown August 11, 2020April 10, 2023

Originally Presented On Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 This August, the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved is joining the nonprofit VotER, 50 partner organizations, and 11,000 health care providers in ...

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Learn Practical Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities at ACU’s Virtual Conference

by Rick Brown August 6, 2020May 10, 2021

It takes transdisciplinary care and data-informed clinical strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to access for underserved populations, especially during a pandemic. Explore practical solutions to increase health ...

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Reducing Stigma and Improving Referrals for Reproductive Health During COVID-19

by Rick Brown August 3, 2020April 14, 2023

Originally Presented on Thursday, July 30, 2020: 12-1 p.m. ET The uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and its impact on childcare, employment, and overall financial wellbeing have led to tremendous stress for ...

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ACU Statement on Health Heroes 2020 Act

by ACU July 20, 2020January 26, 2021

(Washington DC, April 24, 2020) — Today, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) proposed a new plan to increase the nation’s health care workforce and address the overwhelming need of millions of people living in communities with severe workforce shortages.

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Delivering Healthcare for Incarcerated Persons During a Pandemic

by Mariah Blake July 17, 2020May 12, 2021

Exploring Healthcare for Incarcerated Persons and COVID-19 COVID-19 has put a spotlight on vulnerable populations, including those in prisons and jails. The ability of a jail or prison system to ...

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Medicaid Covers US: Protecting Health Insurance that Helps Communities Thrive

by Mariah Blake June 19, 2020May 20, 2021

Access to health insurance coverage, including Medicaid, is critical to the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases. Despite its importance, Medicaid is often misunderstood, stigmatized and difficult to access in ...

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