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• April RHC Lunch & Learn On Wednesday, April 24th, learn how to apply to become a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, primary health care services to people in health professional shortages areas. To register for this event, click here.

• Health for All: A Language Inclusion Webinar Series Join Rural Health Association for an eight-week webinar series to discuss varying populations within our rural communities that experience a larger gap in health disparities. This webinar series will be held weekly beginning on February 29th at 11am CST and go through April 25th. For more information, click here.

• Food and Nutrition Security Summit This virtual summit will bring Tennessee stakeholders together to share the work they are doing, provide feedback on the development of a statewide collaborative, and learn how food and nutrition security councils and networks operate in other states. Please see attached flyer here for April dates.

• Cancer Survivorship Summit Meharry Medical College and the Intercultural Cancer Council will be hosting the annual Cancer Survivorship Summit Spring Forward: Early Detection and Screening Event on April 13th. This event emphasizes survivors, the importance of screening, early detection, and education on cancer. For more information, click here.

• Knoxville 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Symposium This April 13th-14th Black Maternal Health Symposium features local researchers, birth workers, holistic practitioners, business owners, advocates, activists and professionals who work within the realm of maternal health and wellness here in Knoxville to include the tri-cities. For more information, click here.

• Prepared, Prompt and Present: Your Ethical Responsibility to Those You Serve Northwest Council on Children and Youth is hosting an in-person event presented by Lori Hendon, Director of School Based Services, with Carey Counseling Center, Inc. The event will take place on April 26th at Boling University Center, UT Martin. For more information read the flyer here.

• HRSA Virtual Job Fair This April 28th job is a free online recruitment events that connect career-seeking health care professionals with representatives from health care facilities across the country. Registration can be found here.

• "Building an Age-Friendly Public Health System in West Tennessee" Hosted on May 13th by the Tennessee Department of Health's West Tennessee Regional Office, this in-person meeting aims to gather our partners to discuss our vision for establishing an Age-Friendly Public Health System. For registration, click here. Deadline to Register is April 15th.

• NRHA Annual Rural Health Conference Join NRHA and hundreds of rural health leaders from across the country down in the bayou to help raise the standard for rural health with over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions and much more. For registration, click here.

Resources

• Tennessee REDLINE Call or text 800-889-9789 for a free and confidential referral to substance abuse treatment services 24/7/365.

• New Toolkit from RHIhub: Preventing Unintentional Injury This new resource from the Rural Health Information Hub gives the how and why injuries are so prevalent, and then provides a collection of effective program models with resources for planning, funding, and sustainability in your community. For more information, click here.

• Help Combat Syphilis in Tennessee This resource goes over adequate screening, detection, and treatment of syphilis during pregnancy and how it is critical to reducing cases. It also dives into the Tennessee Department of Health's screening guidelines published in January 2024.

• Examining the Burden of Public Stigma Associated with Mental Illness in the Rural U.S. This study examines the variation in suicide rates by geography and explores factors contributing to differential rates in urban and rural areas in the U.S. from 2018 to 2021. View the webinar recording, here.

• Vaccine Hesitancy Toolkit COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence is the strategic framework of the CDC to strengthen vaccine confidence and prevent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in the United States. Access the toolkit here.

• TDMHSAS Services for Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Families Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services along with its dedicated and professional network of community service providers and sister agencies has a vast array of services for young people ranging in age from infant to young adult. To find additional services, click here.

• 988 Line for LGBTGIA+ Support You can reach a specialized LGBTQI+ affirming counseling by texting Q to 988 or pressing 3 when calling. They work to provide support and resources reflective of all communities and their own needs. For more information, click here.

• Digital Access: A Super Determinant of Health The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration cites several sources showing a growing “broadband health gap” that may be contributing to chronic illness and substance use crises. Read more here.

• Tennessee Disability Pathfinder With a directory containing over 3,000 agency resources, Pathfinder connects people with disabilities, their families, educators, and professionals to essential disability resources and services throughout the state. Read more 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.

• RCORP-Impact Deadline May 6
• Research on Barriers to Care and Risk of HIV-Associated Comorbidities among Vulnerable Population Groups Deadline May 8
• Tennessee Rural Residency Incentive Program Deadline May 15
• Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program Deadline May 16
• Rural Health Research Center Program Deadline May 23
• American Electric Power Foundation Grants Deadline Ongoing basis
• American Corps Connection Ongoing Basis
• Community Facilities Disaster Repair Grants Program Ongoing basis
• Delta Doctors J-1 Visa Waiver 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!

Tennessee Department of Health

Family and Children's Service

Ceras Health

Equality Health

GrowWell Telehealth Network

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