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• TN-RHC Network Annual Meeting TN-RHC Network Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The meeting will cover RHC specific topics such as TennCare Updates, Emergency Preparedness, Compliance (Survey Tips and Strategies), Social Determinants of Health (data collection, coding and reporting), Quality Improvement projects, and more! Register for this event here.

• Adult Mental Health First Aid Join RHA this summer for our Adult Mental Health First Aid Training! This webinar training enables individuals to identify and appropriately respond to warning signs for mental health challenges or crises and substance use concerns. This two-day training takes place on June 11th and 12th and will only be allowing 30 registrants. To register for this event, click here.

• Herstory: Women and Alzheimer' Disease This event be held on Saturday, April 27^th, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST. The purpose of the event is to promote awareness about Alzheimer's disease in our community, provide resources to caregivers and have a panel discussion about the true impact of this disease on black women. To learn more and register, click here.

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

• Resilient Tennessee Collaborative Summit The Second Annual Resilient TN Collaborative Summit will be on May 8th in Nashville. To Register to attend this in-person event in Nashville, click here.

• East Tennessee Anti-Hunger Regional Conference This May 21^st event will bring together stakeholders and partners doing the work of Anti-Hunger in East TN to discuss federal programs like WIC, SNAP, and Child Nutrition. To learn more and register, click here.

• TAADAS WRAP Training WRAP aims to teach participants how to implement the key concepts of recovery in their daily lives, identify and understand their wellness resources, create advance directives to guide family members or supporters when their involvement is required, and develop individualized post-crisis plans. To register for this May 28th training, click here.

Resources

• WRAP WRAP’s mission is to prevent intimate partner violence, stop the transmission of violence to children, youth, and young adults, and build healthy relationships across the lifespan – from children to seniors – one relationship at a time. Access resources here.

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

• National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text 88788 for help navigating situations regarding domestic abuse/violence.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Tennessee Rural Residency Incentive Program Deadline May 15
• Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program Deadline May 16
• Rural Health Research Center Program Deadline May 23
• Healthy Smiles Student Loan Repayment Program Deadline June 15
• 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!

Cumberland Family Care

The Compliance Team

Washington County Department of Education CSH

Sumner County Schools CSH

Tennessee State University

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