Public Health Screening Training and Equipment Application for Funding
Public Health Screening Training and Equipment Application for Funding supports Nebraska clinics with clinical training and colposcopy equipment to improve access to follow-up care after abnormal Pap tests.
Funder: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Due Dates: Ongoing (Applications) | At least three months before training (Training requests) | Within 60 days after payment and by budget-period end (Reimbursement)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 per training recipient; up to $15,000 for colposcopy equipment
Summary: Supports Nebraska clinics with clinical training and equipment to improve access to follow-up procedures after abnormal Pap tests.
Key Information: Reimbursement only; applications must be approved before any expenses intended for reimbursement are incurred.
Description
Nebraska DHHS administers this state-funded Public Health Screening opportunity through its Lifespan Health Services Unit, Adolescent and Reproductive Health Programs. Funding supports clinical staff training and equipment purchases that help Nebraska clinics provide seamless access to follow-up care after an abnormal Pap test. The clinical scope includes colposcopy, cervical biopsy, cryotherapy, loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), and related treatments and procedures.
Approved training consists of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) Comprehensive Colposcopy Courses, offered online and in person. Support can cover registration, associated travel, and purchase or replacement of colposcopy equipment. Funding decisions consider potential health outcomes, with consideration for strong partnerships and the future sustainability of the public health network.
