Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

The healthcare workforce is constantly evolving, and so, too, is ACU's work to support it. Join our National Center for Workforce Development & Training's Town Hall on Aug. 18 to find out what’s ahead for our workforce services and to share how we can best support your organization's own retention and recruitment initiatives moving forward. This interactive discussion will offer you: 📊 A recap of our recent STAR² Center's transition and how our evolving National Center can support you 📑 A sneak peek at some of our soon-to-be unveiled workforce resources 🗣️ A chance to share what workforce supports matters most to you Register now: https://ow.ly/Wccu50ZzwSZ

What does ACU mean to you? This is the question we asked attendees as we marked our 30th anniversary at ACU's 2026 Conference, and these are their responses. As we prepare for the next three decades in our shared mission and celebrate the day-to-day victories of our network after National Health Center Week, we're taking these words to heart and to practice. Thank you for your insights, your innovation, and your impact in your communities. #30YearsofACU #ACUConf

🚨 Now hiring: AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) is seeking a dedicated, compassionate full-time Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages in an FQHC setting. This position features: 📋 $263K–$300K salary 🎓 HRSA & state loan forgiveness eligibility 🏥 Comprehensive benefits and CME reimbursement Apply for this position to make an impact in underserved communities. Explore this and other opportunities through the ACU Career Center: https://ow.ly/I3qe50Zyabi #NowHiring #PhysicianJobs

📣 Don’t miss ACU’s upcoming Workforce Town Hall! On Tuesday, Aug. 18, join our National Center for Workforce Development & Training for an update on the transition from our STAR² Center initiative to ongoing National Center services, as well as a peek at new workforce resources available to support your organization. Bring your questions! We also want to hear from you about the workforce priorities and challenges that matter most to your organization. Register now: https://ow.ly/AZq850Zy9tN

Managing pain safely requires the latest evidence-based guidance. ACU's collaboration with NEJM Group allows clinicians access to a free, self-paced CME course that fulfills your 8-hour DEA training requirement while earning continuing education credits. Learn strategies to: • Tailor pain management plans to individual patients • Identify when opioid therapy is appropriate • Recognize signs of opioid misuse • Apply best practices to improve patient safety Join the many other clinicians who have already completed this free, on-demand training: https://lnkd.in/g3PPWexj

Meet the leaders making a difference in healthcare. In the latest edition of ACU's Five Questions With… Member Spotlight, Anna Riggan, M.S., Acting Primary Care Office Director and Shortage Designation Manager with the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Health Equity, discusses her career journey, the power of collaboration, and the work underway to strengthen healthcare access across Virginia. Read her story and gain insights from a fellow leader dedicated to improving care for underserved communities: https://ow.ly/COUg50Zwi9S

Thanks to all who joined ACU at our 2026 Conference! #ACUConf united clinicians, administrators, public health leaders, students, and advocates from across the U.S. to explore strategies for Riding the Wave of Transformation with CHC innovation. Read our recap of #ACUConf's highlights, from award ceremonies and ACU's 30th anniversary reflection to session insights and advocacy on Capitol Hill: bit.ly/3Uekrhm #NHCW26

Join our partners at Prevent Blindness this Thursday, Aug. 6, at 2-3:30 p.m. ET for Collaborative Solutions for Expanding Eye Care Access in Special Populations, a virtual roundtable exploring strategies to improve eye care access for foster youth, refugee populations, and Tribal communities. Register today to garner insights and collaborative approaches you can apply in your own work: https://ow.ly/YbqA50ZwfUo

Disasters can happen with little warning. Is your health center prepared? Join our new Health Center Rescue Network Office Hours this Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. ET to explore reliable disaster alert tools that can help you monitor emerging threats, anticipate operational impacts, and strengthen emergency preparedness. Save your spot for this session led by ACU Disaster Preparedness & Response Program Manager Joe Clark, who brings years of frontline disaster response experience with the American Red Cross and FEMA: https://ow.ly/QBkN50Zuj3J

The healthcare workforce makes healthcare work. And in 2025 alone, over 300,000 clinical and non-clinical professionals at community health centers made care possible for nearly 33 million patients. Happy National Center Week and Staff Appreciation Day (Aug. 2) to the professionals advancing access to quality care for medically underserved communities across the country. Today and everyday, thank you for all that you do! #NHCW26 #healthcareworkforce #workforce #primarycare #CHCs