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• February RHC Lunch and Learn This February 19th session will focus on actionable steps that Rural Health Clinics and other healthcare providers can take to transition successfully into a value-based care model. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance care delivery efficiency, all while aligning with value-based care goals. Specific examples of programs offered through all three MCOs will be reviewed. To register for this event, click here.

• Parent-to-Parent Advocacy Training Are you looking for support with your child’s Individualized Education Plan, 504, mental health, child welfare or juvenile court involvement? Tennessee Voices will walk you through the process, showing how to offer support, and so much more. This free training takes place February 19th an 20th. To register for this event, click here.

• Second Obstetric Patient Safety Summit 2025 On February 19 - 23, 2025, participants will learn current and future professionals in healthcare, community health, healthcare financing, healthcare advocacy, healthcare law, human rights, civil rights, birthing rights, public health, public policy, quality improvement, implementation science, dissemination science, data science, and patient safety. To learn more, click here.

• Count the Kicks Webinar Doulas and Community Health Workers are invited to attend a free webinar on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM CST to learn more about the importance of educating on fetal movement monitoring in the third trimester and how to implement Count the Kicks in your setting. To learn more and register, click here. 

• Free Vaccine Clinic A free walk-in clinic offering COVID-19, Flu, and Tdap vaccines (a combination vaccine for Tetanus, Pertussis, and Diphtheria) will be available to the public. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM CST at First United Methodist Church, 165 E Broad St, Cookeville, TN 38501. To learn more, click here. 

• TCCY 2025 Advocacy Days The 2025 Children’s Advocacy Days theme, Navigating the Digital Frontier: Empowering Children & Youth for a Bright Future, will explore innovative ways to positively impact the lives of children and youth in our ever-evolving digital era. For more information, click here.

• CMS Health Equity Conference The 2025 CMS Health Equity Conference: Building a Healthier America, which will take place from April 23 to April 24, 2025. The free, hybrid conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, and available virtually. To learn more, click here.

• Every Child Tennessee This event is open to trainings for potential foster parents. To access the full training information, click here.

• Brain Links' 2025 Webinar Series This series is designed for service providers across all systems of support, including mental health, substance use, domestic violence, ACEs/trauma, child abuse, chronic pain, homelessness, criminal and juvenile justice, and brain injury. To register for the upcoming webinars, click here. 

Resources

• Rural Health Association Rural Health Dashboard This dashboard provides key data elements to better inform policymakers, administrators, funders, and others wishing to strengthen access to care in rural Tennessee. Users are invited to explore, click on, and hover over different visual elements. To access the full dashboard, click here.

• Social Determinants of Health in Tennessee In Tennessee, SDOH data collected in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System underscores the connection between these social conditions and health outcomes, with disparities often tied to economic and racial inequities. To access the full report, click here.

• Systems of Care Across Tennessee SOCAT works to ensure that Tennessee’s most vulnerable children, youth, and young adults, along with their families, receive the services and support they need to be successful in life. To learn more, click here. 

• 2025 Volunteer Engagement Webinar Series Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging will be hosting a webinar series on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2:00p-3:00p CST. The volunteer engagement topics are tentative and subject to change as issues and trends arise during the year. For more information on this series, click here.

• Prenatal and Postpartum Support Group Centerstone Healthy Start’s prenatal and postpartum support group provides a supportive environment for navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. For more information and to register please, contact Ashley Askins at ashley.askins@centerstone.org or 615-318-5997. 

• Using Case Studies to Highlight Best Practice and Improve Outcomes in Brain Injury This series is designed for Service Providers across all Systems of Support including Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Domestic Violence, ACEs/Trauma, Child Abuse, Chronic Pain, Homelessness, Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Brain Injury. For more information, click here.

• Perinatal Mental Health IOP We are proud to announce the launch of a new Perinatal Mental Health IOP that is dedicated to supporting new and expecting parents. This intensive outpatient program provides a safe, nurturing environment to help navigate the complexities of parenthood. For more information, click here.

• Mental Health Parity Rights The Tennessee Department of Health Suicide Prevention Program works to promote awareness of Tennessee's mental health parity law as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance mental health support and reduce suicide rates across the state. To access this resource, 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.

• Rural Health Network Development Planning Program Deadline February 19
• Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program Deadline March 1
• Project Diabetes Deadline March 7
• Appalachian Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative Deadline March 10
• Emory University CAPES Academy for Nursing Preceptors Ongoing basis
• American Electric Power Foundation Grants 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!

ETSU Center for Rural Health Research

Hall Render Advisory Services

Tennessee Primary Care Association

Lincoln Memorial University Debusk School of Osteopathic Medicine

Rhea Medical Center Physician Group

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