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Virginia State Office of Rural Health Newsletter |
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VA-SORH 2024 Calendar Photo for November
Ruth Owens, Wise County, VA
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National Rural Health Day (NRHD) showcases the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and other rural stakeholders to address the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face today and into the future. |
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NOSORH Toolkit for National Rural Health Day
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The Key Messages & Data Points Resource is made available each year to educate various stakeholders on the realities of rural through stories and data. Though the statistics and facts presented in this resource do not tell the whole story, they are essential to understand when developing policies and programs that affect the health of rural communities. |
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2025 SORH Calendar Photo Contest on NOVEMBER 21, 2024, in celebration of National Rural Health Day!!
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Virginia Eastern Shore Drone Delivery
Together, DroneUp, ODU, Riverside Health System, Accomack Northampton Planning Commission and VIPC are reaching new heights in rural health care access.
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Riverside Memorial Celebrates 15 years in the Riverside Family
On September 1, 2024, Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital celebrated 15 years as part of Riverside Health. In 2009, after 81 years as an independent hospital, Shore Memorial joined Riverside to continue expanding local access to high-quality health care.
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Update by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liasion
Authorization Update
NOSORH had a big September working the halls of Congress! On September 25, the Rural Community Opioid Response Program (RCORP) Authorization Act was introduced. The strong bipartisan bill (H.R. 9842) was introduced by Reps. Miller (R-WV), Sewell (D-AL), Carter (R-GA), Kuster (D-NH). Here is the bill text. NOSORH plans to get a companion bill introduced in the Senate by November. The goal is to get the RCORP authorization bill through Congress by the end of 2024.
Flex
Work continues with members in the House and Senate to introduce a bipartisan-bicameral bill reauthorizing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex). Sponsors in the House and Senate have been working to finalize the legislative text and are planning to introduce the bill in November.
Appropriations Update
Congress wrapped up its September work period by passing a three-month continuing resolution (CR) that will continue to fund HHS and other federal agencies at FY 2024 levels through December 20, 2024. The stopgap spending measure prevents a government shutdown on October 1. The CR was the last major piece of legislative business on Congress’ agenda before adjourning for its pre-election recess. The CR also tees up a year-end omnibus legislative package, including Medicare telehealth flexibilities.
To read more about the FY 25 funding levels for rural health programs that have advanced out of the House and Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Committees, click the Read More button below.
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Commonwealth of Virginia News
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Executive Order Establishing a First Responder Wellness Office, Increasing Coordination and Support for First Responder Wellness
On October 2, 2024, the Governor issued Executive Order 38, which directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to establish an Office of First Responder Wellness at the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to support the emotional, physical, and overall personal wellness of first responders in the Commonwealth.
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Rural Health Information Hub
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- Access the online library
- Topics & Stats
- Rural Data Visualizations
- Case Studies & Conversations
- Tools for Success.
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Rural Health Research Gateway
At Rural Health Research Gateway, we provide easy and timely access to research and findings of the FORHP-funded Rural Health Research Centers, 1997-present. Our goal is to help move new research findings of the Rural Health Research Centers to various end users as quickly and efficiently as possible. This site can be used to find:
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 November 13-15, 2024
Doubletree by Hilton
1021 Koger Center Drive
Richmond, VA 23235
Join us for a dynamic 3-day event bringing together farmers, market managers, policymakers, and community partners. Engage in targeted workshops, training opportunities, and networking events tailored for New Market Managers, Experienced Market Managers, and
Vendors
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 November 17-19, 2024
Doubletree by Hilton
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
The premier educational and networking meeting for Virginia’s free and charitable clinics, their safety net partners, and healthcare advocates, attendees will learn, share, and connect with their peers from across the Commonwealth via diverse speakers and robust content tracks.
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 November 19 - 20, 2024
SWVA Higher Education Center
Abingdon, VA
Rural Americans face a unique combination of factors that create disparities in health care not found in urban areas. Economic factors, cultural and social differences, educational differences, lack of recognition by legislators and the isolation of living in remote rural areas all conspire to impede rural Americans in their struggle to lead a normal, healthy life. This event focuses on the opportunity for rural health stakeholders to hold in-depth conversations about how the issues in our communities can be addressed.
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3RNET 2024 Academy
We are honored to offer this live webinar series with 3RNET 2024 Academy for FREE.
Enter coupon code: VIRGINIASORH!
3RNET is the Nation’s Most Trusted Resource for Health Professionals Seeking Careers in Rural and Underserved Communities. 3RNET’s Recruiting for Retention Academy is the only online training specific to rural and underserved communities.
2024 Academy Dates
All webinars will take place at 2:30 PM Eastern and are expected to last 75-90 minutes.
Session 1 - Recruitment Processes to Set the Stage for Retention
Session 2 - Effective Employee Onboarding to Optimize Engagement and Retention
Session 3 - Retention Strategies and Tools to Strengthen your Workforce
Session 4 - Communication and Team-Building Skills for Today’s Multi- Generational Workforce
Session 5 - Building a Supportive Organizational Culture that Reduces Burnout and Fosters Resiliency
Session 6 - Mission and DEIB Initiatives to Support Engagement and Retention
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Rural Health Clinical Congress Webinar Series
The RME Collaborative invites you to attend the Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2024 on Saturday, November 23! This free, multi-topic, interactive CME/CE conference is designed for clinicians serving patients from rural and underserved areas!
The live broadcast starts at 9:00 am ET and offers a unique opportunity to earn
FREE CME/CE credits, including pharmacology credits for nurses.
Why Attend?
- Learn evidence-based recommendations from expert faculty.
- Gain practical insights to meet the unique needs of patients rural & underserved areas.
- Participate in live polls and ask questions in real time.
Confirmed Sessions
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Nasal Polyps
- Alzheimer's Disease
Register and View accreditation information at rhcc2024.com
For questions, please contact RME Collaborative at cme@ruralhealthcme.com or
800-913-9370.
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National Rural Health Day Main Event
The Power of Rural in Action: RCORP Success Stories & Strategies
Join us on National Rural Health Day at 2 PM ET for an engaging live webinar! This year's event spotlights the transformative impact of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), featuring powerful success stories and innovative strategies from grantees and key partners.
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2024-2025 Immunization Regional Lead Monthly Meeting
Focused on Health & Vaccine Equity
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Featured Speakers:
Terianne Wong, Ph.D., M.S.
- Senior Medical Science Liaison, Sanofi Vaccines
- Influenza & RSV virologist advancing immunization education in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Chinonso “Chinnie” Ukachukwu, MPH
- Senior Director, Quality Improvement & Equity
- National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity
- Expert in community health and health equity initiatives serving underserved populations nationwide.
Join the vital conversation on advancing health and vaccine equity!
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Hurricane Helene Response for Counselors
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Individuals providing counseling services to agricultural communities affected by Hurricane Helene (FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA), are eligible to take Farm Response for FREE (a $150 value).
AgriSafe's Farmhouse Response program is a 3.5 - hour continuing education course that includes the full range of competencies necessary to provide appropriate mental healthcare for agricultural producers and their families.
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The Commonwealth of Virginia offers several incentive programs to attract health professionals to Virginia’s underserved areas. These programs not only assist with paying down outstanding medical education debt but also afford individuals an opportunity to become part of a community and provide care to deserving populations.
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National Institutes of Health (ORWH)
Advancing Health Equity
In collaboration with the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), Office of Disease Prevention, and Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, ORWH has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support research that advances health equity through the development, testing, and evaluation of interventions that prevent and address housing instability. Applications should develop, test, and/or evaluate the impact of a housing intervention on both health and a housing outcome(s).
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Over $25 Million in Growth and Opportunity Virginia Grants
As of October 1, 2024 more than $2.5 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 21 projects focused on creating workforce pipelines for targeted industries and supporting cultivation of critical industry resources to attract and grow Virginia-based businesses.
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Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine Essentials Bundle
by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
This course provides a foundational, evidence-based introduction to lifestyle medicine, with focused nutrition education for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
Description:
This course provides a foundational, evidence-based introduction to lifestyle medicine, with focused nutrition education for the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
- Lifestyle medicine
- Interventions to treat chronic conditions
- Opportunities to train and certify in lifestyle medicine
- Unique components of lifestyle medicine
- Emerging priorities
Target Audience:
- Physicians
- Physician assistants
- Nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
- Pharmacists
- Registered dietitians
- Certified diabetes educators
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Certified health coaches, students and trainees
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