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2024 Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program
The Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Applications are open now through Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Eligible clinicians who provide pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent behavioral health care including substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment services are eligible to receive up to $100,000 in loan repayment.
For more information, please visit our National Health Service Corps page.2024 Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
The STAR LRP Applications are open now through Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Applicants can earn up to $250,000 to repay school loans in exchange for working full-time for six years at an approved site.
For more information, please visit our National Health Service Corps page.
NHSC Site Applications Now Open!
Apply to become a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site and join the effort to provide outpatient, primary health care services to people in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
The application is open now through Tuesday, June 25 at 10:59 p.m. CDT.
Please visit National Health Service Corps to learn how to apply.
National Rural Health Day
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded, “can do” spirit that prevails in rural America; gives us a chance to bring to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face; and showcase the efforts made by rural healthcare providers and stakeholders to address those challenges.
Please visit PowerofRural.org to see how you can celebrate Alabama's rural communities and take the Power of Rural pledge.
Page last updated: May 31, 2024
