Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)

08/22/2025

Have you registered yet for next week's Leadership Lab? Sign up now to join workforce thought leader April Lewis on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. ET for peer learning and real-time coaching. Refuel your tank, hear what's working in the field, and grow alongside other healthcare leaders of all levels in this first session from ACU's National Center for Workforce Development & Training.

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08/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined ACU at our 2025 Conference! united clinicians, administrators, public health leaders, students, and advocates from across the U.S. to explore The Power of Advocacy & The Promise of Primary Care. Read our recap of 's many highlights, award winners, advocacy on Capitol Hill and more: bit.ly/4mvroUG

08/21/2025

It’s almost time to apply for up to $120,000 in student loan repayment!

Through our program, you can serve communities in need with less stress about your school debt.

Learn more and make sure you have all the documentation you need when the application opens: https://bit.ly/3S2MpJg

08/21/2025

Physicians—our virtual job board, the Health Workforce Connector, is heating up with job opportunities this summer! 🔥

Personalize your search by filtering by distance, site type, and more to find the best fit for you: https://ow.ly/M7sZ50WG8xK

08/20/2025

How do we make it an easier choice for behavioral health providers to serve at community health centers? We sat down with Emily Bennett of the Association for Utah Community Health to discuss an innovative model to meet the increased demand for these clinicians by partnering with local universities to support early-career providers in working at CHCs in the latest episode of STAR² Center Talks Workforce Success.

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08/20/2025

Health centers have navigated a cascade of federal policy decisions this year. What have we seen so far, and what's still to come? Find insights from our CEO Amanda Pears Kelly and Vizient's Vincent Aguilera in an engaging panel with our partners at the CHCollective Purchasing Summit & Reverse Expo at Nov. 11-12 in Ft. Worth, TX.

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How are new federal policies impacting community health centers? Find out at the CHCollective Purchasing Summit & Reverse Expo! Join our expert panel with Amanda Pears Kelly of Advocates for Community Health and Vincent Aguilera of Vizient GPO for insight on what’s changed, and what’s coming next. https://chcpurchasingsummit.com

08/14/2025

"I’ve never heard of a doctor with a cancerous tumor who didn’t go to see an oncologist, but there are still doctors who take their lives without ever having had an assessment." The crisis of clinician su***de is real, and so is the stigma that prevents so many from seeking help. Thanks to Medscape for raising awareness of this crucial issue and the need to remove barriers to care for those caring for others.

More doctors are sharing their struggles with mental health and suicidality, challenging a culture of silence and stigma that persists in medicine.

08/13/2025

You're invited: join ACU's National Center for Workforce Development & Training and renowned workforce advisor April Lewis on Aug. 27 for our first Leadership Lab! Whether you're managing a team, leading an initiative, or supporting frontline staff, these free, monthly workforce office hours will help you learn to lead with real-time coaching, peer learning, and more.

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08/06/2025

That’s a wrap! Thank you to incredible clinicians, administrators, and advocates who made a resounding success. Over the past four days, you’ve informed and inspired us–and we hope you’ve left with full hearts and a renewed commitment to continue our shared work to advance access to quality care for all.

08/06/2025

We're grateful to the many advocates who uplifted their voices on Capitol Hill today for the National Health Service Corps and other vital health extender programs! Advocates visited the offices of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Senator Thom Thillis (R-NC), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and others to raise awareness of the crucial need to ensure long-term, sustainable funding for the NHSC. Thank you for making your voices heard on Hill Day!

08/06/2025

“If health centers want to have truly integrated care, they need to have behavioral health leaders at the leadership table,” Dr. Virna Little of Concert Health and Zero Overdose discusses the role of behavioral health directors at . CHCs sometimes struggle with defining the role of these leaders, but clarity matters, and so does inclusion in higher decision-making. Far too many clinicians and leaders in this space “don’t feel heard or seen,” Dr. Alicia Henderson of Ryan Health noted as ACU's 2025 Behavioral Health Leadership Forum continues.