• The End of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency - Impacts for RHCs Join an upcoming webinar on April 5 at 2 PM CST where NARHC’s Director of Government Affairs will provide an overview of the various flexibilities, including telehealth, and their status once the PHE concludes. Register here.

• Spring Goes Pink Cancer Survivorship and COVID-19 Summit Meharry Medical College is hosting this summit on April 8th. For more information, click here. To register, click here. 

• Annual RX and Illicit Drug Summit Federal policymakers from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the National Institute on Drug Abuse are among those sharing their expertise at this annual conference on substance use disorder on April 10-13. Find out more here.

• Strategies for Leveraging County Health Rankings Data to Improve Community Health Join this April 19th webinar that provides data and guidance to build awareness on the factors that influence health and support leaders in improving health equity in their communities. Register here.

• Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field and Syringe Services Programs in Rural Communities The series will highlight various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder in people at risk for and living with HIV. Register for the April 21st webinar here.

• Community of Practice The Community of Practice is a new initiative from The Tennessee Department of Health focused on supporting County Health Council work. This kick-off event is an all-day free conference for those who support health councils. Find out dates and more here.

• NRHA’s Annual Rural Health Conference NRHA would like to extend an invitation to the 46th Annual Rural Health Conference May 16-19 in San Diego, California. The Annual Rural Health Conference is an opportunity to help raise the standard for rural health. Find the agenda and register here.

• Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. Register for the May 23rd and July 25th webinar here.

• Writing Your Own Story at Tennessee Disability MegaConference On May 25-26, join Tennessee Disability Partners in person for Tennessee’s disability conference that brings professionals, family members, and self advocates from all across the state to a single place for discussion and learning. Find out more here.



Resources

• Narcan Over-the-Counter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Please see the press release regarding the announcement here.

• Asking for a Friend Video Series The American Academy of Pediatrics has released the first video, about self-harm, in its "Asking for a Friend" mental health series aimed at teens. The AAP will be releasing the videos each week as part of a mental health project with YouTube. Find the series click here. 

• UTHSC College of Nursing Midwifery Program The new DNP program in nurse midwifery at the UTHSC College of Nursing is the only path to nurse midwifery offered at a public college or university in Tennessee. Find out more here.

• CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Trends Report The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report provides the most recent surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States related to adolescent health and well-being. Read the report here.

• Appalachian Diseases of Despair Study A new report from the Appalachian Regional Commission and ETSU's Center for Rural Health Research finds that diseases of despair mortality had begun to decline between 2017 and 2018, but dramatically surged in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the study here.

• CMS and COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023. Find the fact sheet here.

• State of the Child in Tennessee TCCY's report shows how additional state and federal intervention can build resilience and support the health and well-being of families with children. Find the report here.

• Updates and Improvements to FindTreatment.gov FindTreatment.gov is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. New updates have been made for easier accessibility. All searches of FindTreatment.gov remain anonymous.

• Improve Ventilation at Home Improving ventilation at home can help protect you and others from getting and spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. CDC's interactive tool can help you see how to improve the ventilation in your home 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 to our members.

• Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program- Deadline April 7th
• Advancing Equity in Adolescent Health through Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs and Services- Deadline April 18th
• Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention – Pathway to Nurse program- Deadline April 27th
• National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program - Deadline April 27th
• Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) Program- Deadline April 28th
• USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grants - Deadline April 28th
• BlueCross Community Trust- Deadline May 1st
• SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training Grants - Deadline May 1st
• SAMHSA Cooperative Agreements to Implement Zero Suicide - Deadline May 8th
• SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program - Deadline May 9th
• Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health - Deadline May 12th