Thanks to all who joined ACU at our 2026 Conference! #ACUConf united our colleagues 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 awards to 30th anniversary reflections: bit.ly/3Uekrhm #NHCW26

Join our partners at Prevent Blindness on Aug. 6 at 2-3:30 p.m. ET for Collaborative Solutions for Expanding Eye Care Access in Special Populations. Hear insights and collaborative approaches you can apply in your own work. Register today: https://ow.ly/mR0a50ZwfUm

Join our new Health Center Rescue Network Office Hours next week on 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. 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/fF1K50ZuiXX

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

As #ACUConf has come to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for helping make this year's conference a success. Thank you for investing in ACU's mission and in the clinicians and organizations making a difference every day.

Mic checks complete, backdrops ready, seats arranged—we're ready for the start of tomorrow's first Main Conference Day at #ACUConf 2026! Which session are you most excited about?

ACU's Program Manager Sarah Gutema listens as attendees discuss challenges of navigating certification requirements for community health workers (CHWs) across states. CHWs play vital roles at CHCs, and strategies to advance their work are in the spotlight at our Pre-Conference Workshop at #ACUConf.

Welcome to #ACUConf’s Pre-Conference Day! We’re excited to unite in D.C. for Pre-Conference Workshops as we kick off four full days of celebrating the commitment, passion, and innovation of our network in advancing care for medically underserved communities. Stay tuned for more updates!

What's next in ACU's workforce services? Find out in a new Town Hall with our National Center for Workforce Development & Training providing an update on our STAR² Center transition, new workforce resources, and a chance to share what matters most to you. Register now: https://ow.ly/uT5j50Zso0x

#ACUConf starts in 4 days! 🎉 The countdown is on, and we're incredibly grateful for the partners helping bring this year's conference to life. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, we're looking forward to an unforgettable week celebrating 30 years of ACU with colleagues from across the country.

🎉 Be there as we celebrate 30 years of ACU at #ACUConf! This special 30th Anniversary Panel featuring ACU founding members and our Board President will reflect on ACU's beginnings, milestones, and the future of serving underserved communities. Join us: https://ow.ly/HWCJ50ZqW7q

Supporting patients with chronic conditions starts with supporting the clinicians and care teams who care for them every day. At ACU, we're committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce that makes this care possible. Learn more about our resources: https://clinicians.org/nationalcenter/

📣 Funding opportunity for health professions schools: Join HRSA's Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Q&A Session tomorrow, July 21, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET, to learn more about their scholarship and get your application questions answered: https://ow.ly/Pkce50Zq7eo

🩺 How can we improve maternal health in primary care? Hear from experts at Community Health Center, Moses/Weitzman Health System, and the Weitzman Institute as they share proven models for expanding perinatal care in underserved communities. Explore the #ACUConf agenda: https://ow.ly/gNcv50ZoVpa

As we prepare to welcome attendees to #ACUConf later this month, we extend our sincere gratitude to those whose support helps make this event possible. Thank you to our Conference sponsors! • Centene • Aledade • Inline Group • CHCollective • Corporate Transcendence • Comocare • ATSU • AbsoluteCare

🚨Clinicians, there's still to share your perspective on Medicaid work requirements! 🚨CMS's Interim Final Rule will likely result in widespread coverage losses for our patients. Share your feedback to inform our & Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health's response. https://ow.ly/RGr450Zlho4

🌊 It's not too late to join us at #ACUConf! Whether you're a clinician, health center leader, administrator, educator, researcher, student, or advocate, there's something for everyone at the 2026 ACU Conference. ⏰ Registration closes on July 22. Sign up now: https://ow.ly/9f1S50ZnwCn

🎉 Thank you to everyone who participated in the #ACUConf Social Media Challenge. We loved seeing your excitement and the many ways you helped spread the word about this year's conference! Congrats to our winners! There's still time to register and join us at #ACUConf: https://ow.ly/hmmB50Zn6Cf

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved's 2026 Annual Conference Registration hosted by Whova

2026-07-26, Washington, DC

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Federal policy decisions are shaping the future of the health workforce. Join ACU's Amanda Pears Kelly at our 2026 Conference for a deep dive into "Health Workforce Policy and Advocacy in a Shifting Landscape" to explore what's at stake and what’s ahead: https://ow.ly/QhEO50ZmuNT

Attending #ACUConf? Join us on Sunday, July 26, for two FREE pre-conference sessions to strengthen care in underserved communities: 📋 Health Centers' Role in Addressing the Digital Divide | 1-2 p.m. 📋 ACT (Activate, Connect, Transform) | 2:30–3:30 p.m. Register for free: https://ow.ly/EcKg50Zm6NH

Do you work in emergency preparedness, compliance, or disaster response at a community health center, PCA, or HCCN? Help ACU strengthen disaster preparedness for health centers by completing our 10–15 minute survey. Your input will help inform future resources and advocacy: https://ow.ly/iHUX50Zm75f

What do evolving federal appropriations & Medicaid regulatory developments mean for the health workforce? Our latest policy update explores this and ACU's ongoing work with Congress & partners to advance policies that strengthen our workforce and improve access to care: https://ow.ly/lL8p50ZlLIt

Update: Advocating through the Summer Swelter

Read ACU's July 2026 Policy & Advocacy Update on NHSC funding, FY2027 appropriations, Medicaid policy, and federal health workforce advocacy.

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Now available on demand! ▶️ ACU's webinar in partnership with Aledade explores how CHCs can leverage value-based care and accountable care organizations (ACOs) to strengthen financial sustainability, support workforce resilience, and improve patient outcomes. Watch now: https://ow.ly/taYF50Zli62

Now available on demand! ▶️ ACU's webinar in partnership with Aledade explores how CHCs can leverage value-based care and accountable care organizations (ACOs) to strengthen financial sustainability, support workforce resilience, and improve patient outcomes. Watch now: https://ow.ly/A1ih50Zli5Y

🚨Clinicians, make your voice heard on Medicaid work requirements! 🚨CMS's recent Interim Final Rule will likely result in widespread coverage losses for our patients. Share your anonymous feedback to inform our & Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health's public comment. https://ow.ly/RGr450Zlho4

Looking to lead in HIV care? ACU’s Career Center spotlight features a new Lead HIV Medicine Clinician opportunity with La Clínica del Pueblo in D.C. Highlights for this role include a $10,000 sign-on bonus and more. Discover more benefits and find your next role: https://ow.ly/w1rj50ZfZpR

We're taking another look at one of our inspiring member stories featuring Shelley Spires, CEO of Albany Area Primary Health Care. Her perspective on workforce challenges, advocacy, and what it means to serve communities with the greatest need is one worth revisiting: https://ow.ly/g6Yl50ZiJvV

Don't miss ACU's Post-Conference Behavioral Health Leadership Forum on Wednesday, July 29. Explore innovative approaches to behavioral health, collaborate with peers, and leave with actionable solutions you can put into practice! Register here: https://ow.ly/xyp350Zjqv6

As ACU’s STAR² Center initiative comes to a close, our National Center for Workforce & Development and Training is proud to offer continued and expanded services and resources to enhance our network’s excellence in workforce retention and recruitment. Learn more and browse our FAQ: bit.ly/4eWxLhb

Your chance to be part of ACU 2026 in D.C. next month is here, and it could be FREE! 🎉 Tomorrow is the last chance to enter our Social Media Challenge, and you could be one of five winners. Enter by June 30! Read more on rules to join here: https://ow.ly/XiGQ50ZfXCc