Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU)

12/18/2025

New! Learn how to advance obesity care for patients in underserved communities in a free, CME/CE-accredited course from NEJM Group. These brief, on-demand activities with leading experts will provide you with tools and insights to screen, treat, and tailor interventions for obesity in patients often facing barriers to care.

➡️ Start microlearning: bit.ly/48ROCyI

12/16/2025

Registration is open for ACU's 2026 Conference! Join us on July 26-29 in D.C. as we explore innovative strategies in care, technology, advocacy, and more to aid health centers in Riding the Wave of Transformation to continue centering accessible, affordable care for underserved communities.

✅ Register now and save: bit.ly/4iWkYwG

12/16/2025

Leading national organizations have united to tackle workforce shortages and advance policies supporting healthcare professionals in underserved communities.

12/11/2025

Health centers are a lifeline to behavioral health services for underserved communities. Join us on Jan. 14 to explore how CHCs can implement innovative, transdisciplinary approaches to behavioral health populations in primary care with national expert Dr. Virna Little of Concert Health and Zero Overdose.

✅ Sign up now: bit.ly/4rV121C

12/10/2025

Your voice matters! Learn how you can uplift your voice to advocate for the healthcare workforce in ACU's Year-End Policy Briefing on Dec. 18. Reviewing a year of advocacy and initiatives still to come in the New Year, this update with ACU CEO Amanda Pears Kelly will introduce you to our top policy priorities, describe the lay of the land for the National Health Service Corps and key public health extender programs, and prepare you to take action.

➡️ Join the discussion: bit.ly/3LLqhmq

12/05/2025

Community health workers (CHWs) bridge gaps between clinicians and the communities they serve. Yet they still face challenges in funding, certification, and training.

Join our webinar on Dec. 16 to explore key insights from national focus groups on what support CHWs need most—and continue the discussion with CHW, health center, and PCA peers from across the U.S. on how we can elevate CHWs as they guide patients through a changing healthcare landscape.

➡️Sign up now: bit.ly/49VStgu

12/04/2025

📣 Now Hiring: Chief Medical Officer (Des Moines, IA)

Primary Health Care, Inc. is looking for a mission-driven clinical leader to guide integrated care teams, oversee clinical quality, and help strengthen community health for underserved populations. This role offers:
✅ Competitive salary
👩‍⚕️Outstanding benefits & CE support
🏥 Leadership role shaping care across multiple PHC sites

Learn more and apply at ACU's Career Center: bit.ly/4pFqNAP

12/03/2025

Staff satisfaction surveys yield invaluable data about health centers' workforce needs, and how organizations respond to their results is equally important. Join our STAR² Center's engaging webinar tomorrow, Dec. 4, to learn how to go beyond designing surveys and collecting data to develop true action plans to boost retention.

👉 Sign up now: bit.ly/4hPqeC0

12/02/2025

The dedicated professionals behind clinical care, operations, administration, and outreach work tirelessly to make care possible—it's time we give back to them. ACU is honored to support those caring for others with education, advocacy, and community. Help us make a difference by making a tax-deductible gift today on Giving Tuesday: bit.ly/GiveACU

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12/01/2025

🚨 Have you submitted your abstract yet? There’s still time to send your proposal for a chance to join the agenda of ACU’s 2026 Conference! We’re seeking session abstracts inspired by our theme, Riding the Wave of Transformation: All Hands on Deck. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your expertise, network with leaders in community health, and advance innovative models to improve access to quality care in underserved communities.

➡️ Submit your proposal: bit.ly/2026acucfp

11/27/2025

Today and every day, ACU is grateful for the healthcare workforce and all who provide care and support for those living in medically underserved communities—the National Health Service Corps, community health centers, our members, healthcare advocates, clinicians, staff, and so many others. Thank you for making a difference!