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• How to Implement Proven Opioid Stewardship Strategies while Integrating Quality Measures for Improved Population Health This December 12th webinar session will dive into a proven opioid stewardship program, and how communities were able to focus on appropriate opioid prescribing and medications for opioid use disorder treatment, bridge care gaps in disadvantaged, rural, and underserved populations. Register here.

• TN Virtual UHC FQHC/RHC 4th Quarter Townhall Join the Tennessee Provider Advocate Account Management Team on December 12th to guide you with the most up to date tools & resources. Including: 2024 DSNP Medicare Information, Episodes of Care Information, and much more. Register here.

• RHC Billing Test - An RHC Billing Test of Principles of How to Bill Medicare RHC Claims In this December 13th webinar, learn more about RHC billing test, how to charge for services and to collect the correct co-pay and deductible amounts, explain negative reimbursement, commonly used acronyms, and more. Register here.

• Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities This webinar on December 13th will explore best practices for overdose prevention so that community members feel more empowered to conduct safety planning with those individuals at risk. Register here.

• CDC’s Rural Town Hall: A Discussion of the Rural Public Health Strategic Plan Join the CDC Office of Rural Health for a discussion about the draft CDC Rural Public Health Strategic Plan on Wednesday, December 13 from 3:00-4:00PM EST. Register here.

• Evidence-Based Treatment of PTSD in Individuals with OUD, and Innovative Approaches for Increasing Access to Care in Rural Communities This presentation on December 13th will discuss effective treatment approaches for posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with co-occurring opioid use disorder. It will also explore ways to increase access to evidence-based trauma treatment for members of rural communities. Register here.

• Rural Prenatal-to-Three Peer Learning Network: Centering Family Voice in Local Policy Join this December 18th virtual convening to learn more about how and why county governments can engage families in planning and implementation efforts. Register here.

• Approaching Gender-Affirming Care: Lessons from a Rural Hospital In this December 19th seminar, this webinar will focus on gender-affirming care strategies implemented at Jefferson Healthcare. This rural care network has been a leader in exploring unique approaches for providing successful, equitable care to trans and gender-nonconforming patients. Register here.

Resources

• National Rural Health Association: Rural Voices Find Rural Health Association of Tennessee member, Ashli Chew, in this NRHA article, 'A reason to care: How students choose rural health'. Read more here.

• Suicide Prevention Media Toolkit The Tennessee Department of Health Suicide Prevention Program now offers a Suicide Prevention Social Media Toolkit that includes sample social media graphics and messages to help spread the message that suicide is preventable, and everyone can play an important role in prevention efforts. Find the toolkit here.

• Find Flu Shots Near You This map of Tennessee shows where to get your annual flu shot in any of the 95 counties. Access the map here.

• Maternal and Child Health Journal This is a collection of scientific publications covering an array of maternal health topics. Read more here.

• Access to Over-the-Counter Narcan This informative piece lays out the increased availability of Narcan and how it can be accessed to the general public. Read more here.

• CDC’s State of Vaccine Confidence Insights Report This State of Vaccine Confidence Insights Report goes over the major themes influencing general vaccine confidence and uptake among rural populations in the United States, with a particular focus on COVID-19 vaccination.

• Free Training: Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care These nine free modules are available to dive into topics like pregnancy care for patients with substance use disorder, increasing rates of hepatitis C, and Alcohol Use Disorder. Find training modules here.

• Maternal and Infant Health CDC guides to overall health of both mother and child. For more information, click here.

• Prescription Drug Take-Back Toolkit: A Community Guide to Diversion Control & Pharmacy Engagement Developed in partnership with the UTHSC College of Pharmacy, RHA developed a Prescription drug Take-Back Toolkit and training videos for pharmacies, prevention coalitions, and others interested in the Opioid Use Disorder prevention strategies. Access the toolkit 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.

• State Primary Care Offices Deadline December 14
• Tennessee State Loan Repayment Program Deadline January 31
• Community Facilities Disaster Repair Grants Program Ongoing basis
• Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program Technical Assistance Ongoing basis
• Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Training and Mentoring Ongoing basis
• Appalachian Community Fund Technical Assistance Grants 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!

American Heart Association

Appalachian Mountain Project Access

Martin Medical Center, P.C.

Tennessee Pharmacists Association

ETSU Tennessee Institute of Public Health

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