Report: Number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions Increases
There are a now 600 U.S. colleges and universities designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), a 5% increase over last year’s 572 recognized…
Month: March 2024
Tell EPA: Add PFAS to List of Hazardous Chemicals
From what you wear and sit on to the ingredients found in products you use to clean your home; chemicals are all around us. For example, a range of …
NASA’s Europa Clipper Survives and Thrives in ‘Outer Space’ on Earth
In less than six months, NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper on a 1.6-billion-mile (2.6-billion-kilometer) voyage to Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa. From the wild…
April National Health Observances: Minority Health, Alcohol Awareness, and Public Health Week
Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the United States. In April, we’r…
Health Professional Student Scholarship Pays Tuition, Fees and More
HRSA’s National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. Awardees will receive tax-free tuition payment, fees,…
NHSC Loan Repayment Programs Now Open for Applications
The National Health Service Corp (NHSC) is now accepting applications for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program, NHSC Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan …
Primary Care Reaches Record Incoming Class in 2024 Match
There were a record number of primary care positions offered in the 2024 Match, with a 92.9% fill rate for the specialties this year, according to the…
AstraZeneca to Cap Inhaler Costs at $35
AstraZeneca this week became the second company in recent weeks to announce it will cap the out-of-pocket costs that patients pay for its inhalers at …
Study: Health Centers with Higher Use of Enabling Services Have Better Clinical Outcomes
A new HRSA-funded study shows that Community Health Centers with the highest use of patient support services (aka enabling services) such as transport…
New Rule to Determine Independent Contractor Status Now in Effect
The Department of Labor (DOL)’s Final Rule governing the standard for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (…