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Podcast from Washington: Omnibus Spending Bill of 2022 and Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program Reauthorized

The NACCHO Podcast Series

Most exciting to NACCHO, the bill reauthorized the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program, which once operationalized will offer loan repayment to public health professionals who agree to serve three years at a local, state, or Tribal health department.

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Legal and Policy Assistance to Address Racial Health Equity

The Network for Public Health Law

Call for Applications for Legal and Policy Assistance to Promote Racial Health Equity Deadline: September 9, 2024 Join us for an informational webinar Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 12 – 1:00 p.m. The Network for Public Health Law supports health and health equity through law and policy.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

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Congressional Roundup: Continuing Resolution Passed Extending Key Public Health Programs Including the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, Congress Passes Key Bills Impacting Native Veterans and Children

National Council on Urban Indian Health

The CR includes $100 billion for disaster relief in the wake of recent national disasters, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill to support agriculture, and extends all expiring health programs until March 31, 2025. Community Health Centers were funded at $4 billion per year from 2019 to 2023. Read the bill text here.

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January Policy Updates: Legislative Wins, IHS Reorganization, and Upcoming Opportunities!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

In this Edition: $ FY 2027 Budget Formulation: Tribal Leaders Recommend Increased Urban Indian Health Funding in Fiscal Year 2027 IHS Area Reports. IHS Reorganization Finalized: New Division of Urban Indian Affairs and Office of Tribal and Urban Affairs Announced. Monitoring the Bench: Kerr v. What is it?:

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OMB Rescission & Future Threats : NCUIH urges Congress to exempt the Indian health system from future freezes and has submitted letters to OMB, HHS, and Congressional leaders advocating for protections. IHS Budget Advocacy : The IHS National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup recommends $73B for IHS and nearly $1B for UIOs in FY27.