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Rural Health Connect

Improving the health of rural communities

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Enterprise clinic manager recognized with Impact Award for service at home and abroad

The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health (PCRH) proudly honors Caroline Wallin with the prestigious Impact Award for her extraordinary contributions as the clinic manager and medical assistant at Enterprise Valley Medical Clinic. Wallin’s unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of the Enterprise community makes her a remarkable advocate and leader. 

Utah highlighted in new Best Practices Approach report addressing integrating oral health care into primary care

Utah has 2 highlighted projects in a new report by the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) and the National Oral Health Resource Center: Integrating Oral Health Care into Primary Care. Health experts have been trying to combine dental and general medical care for over 20 years with mixed results. The main goal of this report is to show clear proof that combining medical and dental care truly makes a difference.

The Integrative Primary Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment ECHO

Carrying the Work Forward: A SUD Training and Quick Reference for

Rural Clinic Teams

July 17, 2026, 12:00 pm MST

The University of Utah hosts Project ECHO, providing information on community healthcare to medical providers on a variety of topics.

Grant opportunities offered through the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) is launching several new grant opportunities this July. These programs help rural hospitals manage money problems, hire and keep staff, and improve access to healthcare. Please look over these upcoming opportunities to learn more.

Workforce+ rural healthcare workforce certification

Workforce+ is a national rural healthcare workforce certification program designed to help rural healthcare organizations strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce stability. 

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