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Member Benefits and Orientation Meeting

Join us on August 4th at 11am CDT to learn more about the benefits of being a member of RHA of TN, meet our staff, learn about ongoing programs, committees and more. If you are a new member, this is a great opportunity to learn more about your membership! Not a member yet? Come to this webinar to learn more.

Mark your calendars and register for this virtual meeting here. Find all upcoming events on our calendar here.

RHA's 29th Annual Conference is November 15-17

We invite you to join us for our 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 hotel accommodations and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

• TennCare Renewal Events RHA trained assisters will be at Saint Louise Clinic in Murfreesboro each from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 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.

• Putting the Patient Front and Center in Care Innovation presented by the American Hospital Association, June 29th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT. This webinar will explore ways clinical leaders can drive patient-centric care in a way that truly meets the needs of local communities, and how that can benefit hospitals, patients and care teams alike. Register for this free webinar here.

• The Health Equity Series - A Conversation On... This eight part series is presented by TDH's Office of Health Disparities Elimination and the Office of Primary Prevention. Topics by month include July: 7th - Environmental Exposures, 21st - Food Systems and Food Insecurity. August: 4th - Land Use and Equity, 18th - Living Wages. September: 1st - Mental, Social, & Emotional Health, 15th - Racial Disparities, 29th - Homelessness & Affordable Housing. October: 13th - The Arts. Register for one or all events here.

• A Review of the New Lactation Consultant Benefit for TennCare Members This webinar is is July 11th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT, and is hosted by TennCare in conjunction with Amerigroup, BlueCare, and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. To register, click here.

• Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Webinar is July 13th at 2:00 pm CDT. After taking our QPR training you will learn to: Recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, understand when to get help and save a life. Seats are limited. Register here.

• Addressing Patient Surges and Rising Costs in Rural Healthcare During this webinar, July 19th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT, you will learn how telemedicine can mitigate fiscal and operational challenges in rural healthcare settings, strategies to reduce patient transfer rates, and address specialty physician gaps using telemedicine. Register here.

• Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities: A Free SafeSide Prevention Live, Online Interactive Workshop, July 25th from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm CDT. Attendees will leave this workshop with actionable skills and a clear framework to feel more confident as they work to prevent suicide for those they serve. Register here.

• Advancing Mental Health Disparities Research Focused on Bi+ People Through an Intersectional Lens on August 2nd from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CDT covers findings on this emerging area of research on identifying modifiable targets and mechanisms of action at the individual, family, and systems levels to improve mental health services that address mental health disparities in bi+ populations. Register here.

• VCOM First Annual National Rural Medicine Conference is August 24th - 26th in Nashville brings together leaders in rural medicine and provides physicians, students, and other healthcare professionals with the opportunity to network, learn, and inspire each other to better serve rural and medically underserved populations. Find more details here.

• Tennessee Charitable Care Network's (TCCN) Annual Conference, "Transformational Leadership in Tennessee’s Health Care Safety Net" is September 5th - 7th in Nashville. Learn about how free and charitable clinics must emerge as leaders in quality, sustain innovative models of care, and remain champions of health equity during this two day conference. Register here.

Resources

• HEAL (Health Equity Action Library) From the American Hospital Association, HEAL applies a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) lens to organizational policies and supporting an equitable and inclusive climate and culture. Visit the resource here.

• Economic Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect in Tennessee Report  A new study by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the UT Knoxville finds a one-in-eight chance that a child born in Tennessee will be a substantiated victim of abuse or neglect by the time they reach adulthood. Read the report here.

• A Diversity, Equity, and Cultural Competency Assessment Tool for Leaders This tool helps health care organizations assess their progress to create high-quality, equitable, and safe care environments aimed at eliminating health care disparities to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors and communities. Download the tool here.

• Finding Financial Support for Prescription Medications Learn about the role of the PAN Foundation in connecting underinsured patients with the medical care they need. Learn how healthcare providers and pharmacists can assist eligible patients in applying for grants through PAN's easy-to-use application process. View the on-demand webinar here.

• DRCHSD Quality Improvement Webinar Series: After watching this webinar, attendees will understand the fundamentals of a Just Culture, how to construct a roadmap for establishing an organizational Just Culture, and how events are responded to within a Just Culture. Watch the on-demand webinar here.

• Exploring Patient Journey Mapping and the Learning Health System: Scoping Review Some synergies may exist between journey maps and the concept of a learning health system (LHS) to use health care data to inform clinical practice and improve service delivery processes and patient outcomes. Access the review 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. Discover more here.

• Assessing Access to Digital Services in Health Care–Underserved Communities in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Study Data from 3108 counties in the contiguous United States was used in this study to evaluate the spatial association between the access to broadband and social and health care vulnerability in the US. Read the study 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.

• 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
• ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge Deadline July 7
• 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
• Healthy Start Initiative – Enhanced Deadline Deadline July 17
• Service Area Competition Funding for Health Centers Program Deadline July 24
• Rural Emergency Medical Communications Demonstration Project Deadline July 28
• Community Level Interventions to Improve Minority Health and Reduce Health Deadline August 7
• Department of Education Full-Service Community Schools Program Deadline August 8
• 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!

Woodland Wellness

McNabb Center

Lakeside Health Clinic, PC

Bradley-Polk Walk-In and Medical Center

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