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• RHA 30th Annual Conference This conference is specifically tailored to professionals in rural health, including those in rural health clinics and hospital settings, it also extends its reach to stakeholders from local public health, school health, community mental health, substance use disorder centers, maternal health, and organizations dedicated to positively influencing social drivers of health. For more information and to join us November 20-22nd, click here.

• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act In this July 11th webinar series, viewers will gain an understanding of Medicare beneficiaries in rural America may experience significant changes to plan premiums, formularies, and access to treatments as a result of the Part D benefit redesign. For more information, click here.

• Federal Grants101 Workshop This webinar hosted by the Centers for the Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Monday, July 15th will provide an overview of the federal grant application and provide insights and best practices for applying for federal grants. To learn more and register, click here.

• Understanding ADHD Webinar MindSpring Mental Health Alliance is hosting a webinar that dives into ADHD. This virtual event will take place July 16th at 12:00 PM CST. For more information and to register, click here.

• HRSA National Telehealth Conference Join health care professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders at the National Telehealth Conference on July 16th for insights on balancing telehealth solutions and vital in-person services. For more information, click here. 

• Managing Your Capital Spend Costs In this July 19th webinar learn how your hospital can drive value across multiple spend categories with Vizient’s Capital Commit program. For more information, click here.

• TCAPES Virtual Training The BeHiP educational session provides pediatric healthcare providers with tools and strategies to screen for, assess, and manage patients with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse concerns. For more information, click here.

• Addressing Cancer Control and Care in Rural Communities This conference is presented by the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and will take place August 8th and 9th. For more information, click here.

• Resilient Tennessee Collaborative Meeting This August 28th meeting will discuss the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positives Experiences) Framework and an introduction to ways organizations can bring more equitable access to Positive Childhood Experiences into their communities from utilizing free resources to staff training to organizational certification. More information to come!

• RHC and Critical Access Hospital Conference National Rural Health Conference has opened registration for it's September 24th-27th Critical Access Conference in Kansas City. For more information, click here.

• 2024 HRSA Healthy Grant Workshops These workshops provide valuable resources regarding grants and how to manage them through every step. For more information, click here.

Resources

• Mental Health First Aid The Rural Health Association of Tennessee can provide in-person or virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid training. If your organization or business is interested in hosting a training, please reach out to our RCORP coordinator Jess Limbird at JessLimbird@tnruralhealth.org. To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, click here.

• Rural Health Fellows Leadership Program Applications for the 2025 Fellows are now open! Each year, NRHA selects 10 to 15 highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural Americans through their educational or professional experience. For more information, click here.

• Sycamore Institute Youth Mental Health Report In this final report on youth mental health in Tennessee, the newest paper offers eight policy opportunities Tennessee could take to continue to support positive mental health among youth. For more information, click here.

• End the Syndemic Tennessee Language Guide This guide offers a tool for understanding more compassionate language and its use in building a culture of compassion rather than one of stigma, shame, and stereotypes. For more information, click here.

• Summer 2024 Journal of Rural Health The latest issue of NRHA’s Journal of Rural Health is now available online featuring new articles on topics including rural veterans’ healthcare access; rural research methods; mental health treatment access; perinatal and maternal health; and other issues. For more information, click here.

• Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool You can use the Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool to find county-level information on maternal and infant health. For more information, click here.

• The Division of Health Disparities Elimination Report This report can be used to learn more about health disparities generally or to delve deeper into the populations within Tennessee most impacted by specific health factors or health outcomes. For more information, click here.

• Examining the Use of Braided Funding for SUD Services A new SAMHSA report looks at state and federal laws and policies that encourage braided funding to provide SUD services, best practices for braiding funds, and pathways to sustainability for SUD programs. To access the report, click here.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Line for those with Neurodivergence This resource is used to help individuals living with conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and others navigate mental health. For more information, click here.

• Rural Health Information Hub The RHIhub is a great first stop when looking for information, opportunities, and resources on rural health. Access the RHIhub here.

Funding Opportunities

The below grants have been hand picked to offer new funding opportunities.

• 340B Drug Pricing Program Deadline July 15
• Medical Student Education Program Deadline July 26
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Deadline June 27
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Site Activation Deadline June 27
• Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program Deadline August 2
• Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge Deadline August 8 
• CMS Transforming Maternal Health Model Deadline September 20
• American Electric Power Foundation Grants Deadline Ongoing basis
• American Corps Connection Ongoing Basis
• Community Facilities Disaster Repair Grants Program Ongoing basis
• Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Technical Assistance Ongoing basis

Welcome to Our New and Returning Members!

The below organizations have recently joined or renewed their memberships. Members can search our member directory to connect with other members when logging into the RHA of TN's website. While you're searching, update your profile!

West Tennessee Medical Group

Blue and Co.

Rainbow Pediatric, PC

Paris-Henry County Healthcare Foundation

Groups Recover Together

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

for making this communication and our annual conference possible.

Rural Health Association of Tennessee

Mailing Address:

PO Box 656,

Decaturville, TN 38329