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• Domestic Violence Through the Eyes of a Child This event will shed light on the impacts of domestic violence on children through different stages of development and how it affects their overall health. Join speakers on October 24th in Johnson City as they present their research. To learn more about this event, click here.

• Perry County Drive Thru Community Baby Shower The event is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of newborns and infants up to age two to learn about healthy pregnancy and development for babies and infants. Our RHA Health Enrollment team will be available on October 28th to assist with TennCare redetermination, enrollment, and finding low-cost and affordable healthcare options. Click here for more information.

• Community Navigators Listening Session The Health Equity Bureau at the Metro Public Health Department is organizing listening sessions focused on currently employed Community Navigators that have been in their role for a minimum of six months. Register here before October 31st.

• MCH Virtual Partner Meetings Tennessee's Title V/Maternal and Child Health Block Grant team invites you to join the Fall 2023 edition of the MCH Virtual Partner Meeting series. The first meeting takes place November 1st. Register here.

• Pearls of Knowledge Panel Discussion: The Intersection Between Breast and Lung Cancer This November 3rd event will be held at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville with a virtual option. For registration and more information, click here.

• 1st Annual Healthy Fall Festival and Turkey Giveaway On November 4th, the Equality Health Foundation and partners are hosting their inaugural Annual Healthy Fall Festival and Turkey Giveaway. This event will feature: Immunizations, Vaccines & Flu Shots, Health Sessions, Mammograms & Breast Health Screenings, Diabetes Testing, and Community Resources & Information. More information here.

• 2nd Annual TN Health Careers Summit and Expo This program seeks to transform the healthcare delivery system, with emphasis on training rural and underrepresented minority and educationally disadvantaged students for practice in rural and/or underserved areas. Sign up for the November 8th and 9th event in both Middle and West Tennessee here.

• State of the Vape: Tennessee SmokeFree TN Coalition is officially launching their new “lunch & learn” webinar series. This webinar will address our youth vaping epidemic in TN, cover current data, work being done, and a panel to focus on the greatest opportunities and barriers that lie ahead in this fight. Register here before November 9th.

• ALICE Conference United Way of West TN and the TN Commission on Children & Youth are excited to host a community conference to foster discussion and determine solutions on how we can best serve those who are ALICE- Asset Limited, Income Constrained, employed. Register for this November 9th event here.

• Brain Injury Training Series This series is designed for Service Providers across all Systems of Support including Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, ACEs/Trauma, Child Abuse, Chronic Pain, Homelessness, Criminal & Juvenile Justice. Sign up for the first training session on November 9th here.

• RHA's 29th Annual Conference: "Shining a Light on Rural Health: Advocating for a Brighter Future" Enjoy networking, learning from industry experts, attending engaging sessions, and being part of shaping the future of rural healthcare in Tennessee. To register, and for more information about the agenda, hotel accommodations, and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

Resources

• Healthcare Provider Survey This survey is being conducted by Autism Resources MidSouth, and Autism Tennessee, in cooperation with Autism Society East Tennessee, and The Tennessee Council on Autism Spectrum Disorder. The agencies are attempting to determine the reasons why families are having difficulties accessing care or services through their insurance. More information can be found here.

• CHI Memorial Mobile Mammograms Find a list of all the October dates and East Tennessee locations for the CHI Memorial Mobile Mammogram Clinic. Click here for more information.

• 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.

• 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.

• Help the Tennessee Department of Health Give the Department feedback to learn more about suicide prevention efforts across the state and identify any gaps in services for Tennesseans at risk for suicide. Fill out the 2023 Suicide Prevention Needs Assessment or schedule a 2023 Partnership Interview to share your feedback.

• 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.

• 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.

• Medicare Reenrollment With Medicare reenrollment around the corner, this resource lays out the most important details on reenrollment and how to choose a plan that best fits your needs. Click here for more information.

• 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.

• CDC Rape Prevention and Education Deadline November 30 
• CDC Evaluation of Policy-Level Interventions to Prevent Overdose Deadline December 1
• HRSA National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program Deadline December 7
• State Primary Care Offices Deadline December 14
• 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!

Nashville Diaper Connection

Beersheba Springs Medical Clinic

Men's Health Network of Tennessee

ETSU Rural and Community Programs

TrustPoint Hospital

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