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Annual Conference November 15 - 17, 2023

Naloxone Training Event

Join RHA and Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist (ROPS) Marissa Valentine for a webinar on Naloxone Training on June 27th from 11am to 12pm CDT.

Topics include: the causes and impacts of the overdose epidemic, the impact of substance misuse on the brain, harm reduction principles, recognizing and responding to an overdose, and how to administer Naloxone. 

Register here for this upcoming event!

Congratulations RHA Members

Congratulations to the following RHA members who are recipients of grant awards from TDH in the state's commitment to healthcare resiliency and transformation.

For more information about the grant program and it's goal to transform healthcare in Tennessee, click here.

Call for Board Nominations

RHA is issuing a call for nominations from our members that would like to serve on the Board of Directors. The board provides governance, direction, and oversight of the Association and its many programs, projects, and activities. There are 3 seat openings (1 - West, 1- Middle, and 1 - East) for the 2024 - 2026 term. To be eligible, an individual must be a member in good standing and live in Tennessee. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, August 1, 2023. For more information and to apply, click here.

• TennCare Renewal Events RHA trained assisters will be at Saint Louise Clinic in Murfreesboro each Friday in June from 9am – 1pm CDT; 1020 N Highland Ave A, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. We will be available to help individuals determine if they are still eligible for TennCare and provide other helpful information. Can’t attend the event? Call 866-675-7092, or click here to schedule an appointment with a trained assister.

• Addressing the Risk for Persistent Effects of Trauma in the Mental Health of Women Across the Lifecourse This webinar is June 14th and highlights recent scientific advances in translational, social, behavioral, and intervention research to better understand the sex and gender influences underlying the neurobiology of PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in women. Find out more here. 

• Apply to the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program - Drop in Question and Answer Session HRSA will hold Q&A sessions to answer questions about applying for the STAR Loan Repayment Program June 15th, June 29th, and July 13th. For more information, click here.

• Stroudwater’s 3rd Annual CAH Regional Virtual Conference The conference will provide vital information for organizational best practices and cover subjects such as health equity, financial readiness, revenue cycle training, physician compensation, and other topics significant in rural and community healthcare on June 15th -16th. Find out more here. 

• The Ecosystem of Health Equity Measures: A Workshop The National Academies’ Roundtable on Population Health Improvement will host a public workshop to examine the state, use of, research on, and effects of health equity metrics at every level of the health ecosystem on June 21st in person or virtually. To learn more and register, click here. 

• 2nd Annual Rural Health Clinic Summit Harnessing Opportunities in Rural Health will be held June 21st and 22nd from 11 - 1pm CDT, featuring industry experts, including representatives from the NRHA. Learn from the best in the industry and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in healthcare. Find out more about this free virtual event here. 

• Ambulance Deserts: Geographic Disparities in the Provision of Ambulance Services Webinar A timely ambulance service is an essential part of emergency medical care, but ambulance access varies widely. Discover key findings from a new chartbook that analyzes 41 states in 2021-2022 and identifies places and people over 25 minutes from ambulance stations during this webinar on June 26th. Register here.

• Strategic Supplier Relationships Collaborative Knowledge Transfer Webinar Vizient reveals the findings of the Strategic Supplier Relationships Collaborative. Accelerate performance and improve strategic supplier relationships together by increasing transparency, visibility, engagement, and commitment within your organization. Register for this July 27th webinar here. 

• Rooted Together Nashville Food Access Project This webinar will look at the relationship between food insecurity and health and wellbeing, and how a community-wide effort can benefit both urban and rural communities. Those working with county health councils, and those interested in learning more about grant-ready, replicable community projects may find this webinar of particular interest. Find out more about this June 28th webinar and register to attend here.

• The International Rural Nursing Conference is July 26th - July 28th at the Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City, TN. The conference is focused on bringing together rural and remote nurses, other healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers to address the unique and varied health aspects of rural and remote communities focusing on culture, global health, policy, and interdisciplinary professional issues. For details and registration, click here.

Resources

• June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and is an opportunity to increase awareness of the Alzheimer's Association, highlight the impact of Alzheimer's disease in communities nationwide and call upon people to join the Association's efforts to combat the diseases. To learn more, click here.    

• The TN AHEC Scholars Program is accepting applications! The program seeks to prepare tomorrow’s health professionals to become leaders in transformative practice settings and to serve areas with the greatest needs. The deadline for the 2023-2025 cohort is August 1. For more information click here.

• County-Level Geographic Disparities in Disabilities Among US Adults, 2018 provides county-level estimates of 6 types of disability including hearing, vision, cognition, mobility, self-care, and independent living by using data to provide U.S. county-level maps showing percentage of disability and cluster patterns. View the estimates here.

• Vaccines and Pregnancy: 8 Things You Need to Know Did you know a baby can get some disease protection from their mom during pregnancy? Learn more about specific vaccinations and the timing of administration here.

• Research Highlight: Population Study Finds Depression Is Different Before, During, and After Pregnancy This study by the National Institute of Mental Health examines the current classification of perinatal depression by looking at population-level rates of depression over an extended period. Read more here.

• New Behavior Supports Webpage Launched by the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities The new webpage offers a wealth of behavior support resources specifically supporting the mental health and wellbeing of Tennesseans with developmental disabilities and their supporters. Discover more here.

• National Institute of Health's Spanish Health Information Portal Find Spanish-language health information from across NIH in one place. This recently redesigned site offers a wealth of free, science-based health information in Spanish. Access the site from your PC or mobile device to get the health information you need here.

• Results of Rural Healthy People Study Now Available As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthy People initiative, the findings from the companion study, Rural Healthy People, are available. The findings shed light on which health priorities rural stakeholders deem the most important for rural America over the next decade. Read more here.

• TeenMH.org is a free online resource from NAMI Tennessee designed to help teens navigate and protect their mental health. The website offers information and resources to combat stigma and encourage teen mental health awareness and empowerment.

• Organizations Team Up to Improve Cancer Care in Rural Appalachia The Appalachian Community Cancer Alliance has launched a lung cancer screening initiative to improve cancer care in rural Appalachia, which has a high cancer mortality rate. Discover 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 to our members.

• Broadband Technical Assistance Program– Deadline June 20
• Apply to Become a New Site for the NHSC– Deadline June 22
• CDC Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers– Deadline June 23
• Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)– Deadlines - June 28 (electronic), July 3 (paper)
• Faculty Loan Repayment Program– Deadline June 29
• Outcomes Building Capacity to Reduce the Burden of Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products in Communities that Experience Health Disparities–Deadline July 6
• Field-Initiated Approach to Addressing Racial Bias and Inequity in Child Welfare Deadline July 1
• Primary Care Training and Enhancement-Language and Disability Access (PCTE-LDA) Deadline July 3
• Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (RMOMS) Deadline July 7
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Deadline July 13
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) Site Activation Deadline July 13
• Service Area Competition Funding for Health Centers Program Deadline July 24
• Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project Deadline July 28
• Delta Region Innovative Readiness Training Medical Missions Deadline September 30

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!

Claiborne Medical Center

ETSU Department of Family Medicine

Unity Health and Wellness

Infocarehealth/Soteria

Appalachian Mountain Project Access

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