1. HRSA UPDATE NPAIHB Meeting January 2014 Laurie Wylie, HRSA Regional Administrator

2. National Health Service Corps The 2014 NHSC Loan Repayment Program application cycle for providers is now open.NHSC Loan Repayment Program The application cycle will close on March 20th at 7:30 pm ET. Technical assistance webcasts and conference calls have been scheduled to address questions. : https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/nhsclo anrepayment/index.html. https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/nhsclo anrepayment/index.html

3. NHSC Continued Dates to remember: Webcast: Wed, January 29 at 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET Conference Call: Wed, February 5 at 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET Conference Call: Wed, February 12 at 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET.

4. NHSC Cont. Now Open: Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Opportunity The competitive application cycle will close on Thursday, February 27, 2014, 7:30pm ET. http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/repayment/nursing/

5. Dually Funded Clinics Save the Date: BPHC All Programs Webcast – This webcast, for Health Centers, Look Alikes, PCAs, NCAs, HCCNs, will provide an update on BPHC Activities in Fiscal Year 2014 and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. The webcast will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2014, 2:00pm-3:30pm, ET. View more information on the webcast hereView more information on the webcast here the week of the session.

6. Dually Funded Clinics $58 million in grants to 1,157 health centers across the nation currently working to enroll uninsured Americans in new health insurance coverage options made available by the Affordable Care Act. With these funds, health centers can expand their enrollment assistance efforts as more Americans enroll in affordable health insurance coverage.

7. Health Professions Education Family of 4 household income* –Discounted Premiums HHS awards $55.5 million to bolster America’s health care workforce A majority of the funding, $45.4 million, will support nursing workforce development : More than 270 grants will address health workforce needs in nursing, public health, behavioral health, health workforce development, and dentistry. The grants are managed by HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Improving nursing diversity ($5.2 million) -- expands educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities who are underrepresented among registered nurses.

8. Increasing the number of nurse faculty ($22.1 million) -- provides low-interest loans to nurses to train to become faculty and loan cancellation for service as faculty Funding also supports training of doctoral-level psychologists to address the behavioral health needs of vulnerable and underserved populations ($2.4 million); accredited residency programs in preventive medicine and public health ($3 million); and four health workforce research centers ($1.4 million) to improve understanding of both local and national health workforce needs. Although Tribes will not be direct applicants, we hope to see many more tribal applicants for these education programs. Health Professions Education Cont

9. Additional Areas for Service Area Competition (CHC Grants) Apply by February 19 Applicable to Oregon and Idaho Twelve new awards anticipated http://www.grants.gov/view- opportunity.html?oppId=250090 http://www.grants.gov/view- opportunity.html?oppId=250090 OR Contact HRSA Call Center at 877-Go4-HRSA (877-464- 4772) or email CallCenter@HRSA.GOVCallCenter@HRSA.GOV Additional Grants

10. Telehealth Resource Center Grant Program Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Due Feb. 25 Additional Grant Notices: http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html

11. Q&A

12. Contact Information Laurie Wylie, MA, RN HRSA Regional Administrator lwylie@hrsa.gov 206-615-2491