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News from the past 14 days. Please visit the News Archive for earlier stories.

Indian Health Service; Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans     Federal Register 
Nov 18, 2009 -- Funding is available from the Indian Health Service for a loan repayment program for health professions educational loans (undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.
Learn more about: Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program

Secretary Sebelius Releases $1.2 Million in Recovery Funds to Support Health Professions Faculty from Disadvantaged Backgrounds     Top Story 
Nov 17, 2009 -- HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards totaling nearly $1.2 million to help health professions faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds repay their student loans. The funds are part of $500 million appropriated to HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) to address workforce shortages and encourage greater diversity in the health professions.

Rural Health Program Enables Student to Follow Her Dreams
Nov 10, 2009 -- Indiana State University (ISU) article tells of Rural Health Program at Indiana State University, offered jointly by ISU and the Indiana University School of Medicine, that provides increased opportunities for students from rural communities.

US Department of Labor’s OSHA Provides Workplace H1N1 Influenza Precaution and Protection Information for Workers and Employers     Top Story 
Nov 10, 2009 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued commonsense fact sheets that employers and workers can use to promote safety during the current H1N1 influenza outbreak.