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The Power of Rural
 One of the highlights of NRHD is celebration the beauty of Virginia. Please help us by submitting your photograph for the Virginia State Office of Rural Health Photography Contest! Show us the beauty, resilience, and unique charm of rural Virginia through your lens. (Limit 3 per person) Enter by November 12, COB
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A Note from VA-SORH
Farewell and Best Wishes to Kandi Chamberlain
We share with mixed emotions that Kandi Chamberlain, our VA-SORH Rural Health Manager, has accepted a new position with another state entity. Kandi has been a bright light within our team—a passionate advocate for rural health and a dedicated champion for helping others.
Her collaborative spirit, enthusiasm, and drive will be greatly missed, and we wish Kandi all the best in this next chapter of her career.
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Policy Pulse
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Rural Health Policy Documents
NRHA advocates for policy positions developed by the association’s membership on behalf of rural health stakeholders. Find NRHA's annual policy agenda, policy briefs, background papers, and more here.
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Accessing Funding for Capital Projects in Rural Healthcare
The National Rural Health Resource Center, in partnership with Stroudwater Capital Partners, has released a new policy paper, Accessing Funding for Capital Projects in Rural Healthcare.
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Career Connection
3RNET Find Mission-Minded Health Professionals
3RNET is the Nation’s Most Trusted Resource for Health Professionals Seeking
Careers in Rural and Underserved Communities. It is the job board when it comes to rural and underserved opportunities for over 300 different health care professions & specialties.
PracticeLink + 3RNET Rural & Underserved Virtual Career Fair Virtual -
November 13, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Virginia Primary Care Office
The Virginia Primary Care Office (PCO) housed in the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity supports the primary care workforce in the state through shortage designations, recruitment and retention activities, and administration of scholarship and loan repayment programs.
Visit the Virginia HPSA dashboard for Virginia Mental Health, Virginia Dental Care and Virginia Primary Care.
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Rural Resources
A Trusted Source
As an information clearinghouse on rural health issues, RHIhub provides access to a wide range of resources on relevant topics.
Are you looking for data, maps, and other ways to provide information on key rural health issues for your state? Check out the RHIhub Rural Data Visualizations at our Chart Gallery by State.
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A Connector
The Rural Health Research Gateway is an easy-to-navigate website that connects users with the latest research and findings from federally funded Rural Health Research Centers.
To use the site, browse by topic, organization, researcher to find timely reports, policy briefs, and journal articles focused on rural health issues.
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HRSA Data Warehouse
The HRSA Data website offers maps, data, reports, and dashboards that inform the public about HRSA’s health care programs. The data integrates external data sources to provide comprehensive insights into HRSA’s public health services.
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2023-2024 Blueprint for Health Improvement & Health-Enabled Prosperity - Healthy Appalachia Institute - 2023-2024 SWVA Blueprint for Health Improvement and Health-Enabled Prosperity.
Emergency Information Kit – Key Resources for Health Centers - Commonly asked questions that arise during a declared dynamic event.
Rural Health Strategic Plan- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC's inaugural blueprint outlining key priorities, objectives, and outcomes for working internally and with external and federal partners to improve the health of people living in rural America.
Rural Obstetrical Care Workforce: A State-Level Analysis - Includes maps and tables providing county-level data and rural-urban comparisons of provider to population ratios for obstetricians, advanced practice midwives, and midwives.
State & Congressional District Profiles Dashboard. A tool to help state agencies, rural healthcare leaders, and policymakers navigating legislative inquiries, designing grant applications, and building a shared understanding of healthcare infrastructure and outcomes across states and districts.
State & Congressional District Profiles Dashboard. The dashboard serves as a tool to help state agencies, rural healthcare leaders, and policymakers navigating legislative inquiries, designing grant applications, and building a shared understanding of healthcare infrastructure and outcomes across states and districts.
The Healthy Virginia Blueprint - Virginia Health Catalyst -A comprehensive report synthesizing current data and on-the-ground insights to highlight the urgent need for policy action on oral health access and health equity across the Commonwealth.
Virginia Rural Opportunity Dashboard- Virginia Rural Center - During emergencies, Primary Care Associations (PCAs) gather critical health center information and report the status of service delivery sites to HRSA. If your health center is impacted by a disaster, we ask that you report the site-level status to your PCA as soon as you are able.
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VDH Resources
Food Safety Tips for Healthy Holidays | FDA- Following these safe food-handling practices will help prevent food poisoning, also called foodborne illness.
Great American Smokeout | American Cancer Society - Download these resources* for use in workplaces, health systems, and other places in your community.
Lead Safety - Newsroom- Learn about lead poisoning prevention from the Lead Safe Virginia digital campaigns!
The Little Things Campaign Toolkit - This campaign brings small but powerful health habits to life. Each character represents everyday behaviors that help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Maternal Health- Recently updated, the website provides essential information and resources for mothers, families, providers, and organizations in the Commonwealth.
It Only Takes One- Addressing the fentanyl crisis through awareness campaigns, youth education, and community engagement.
211 Virginia- Community Resources -free, confidential service 24/7, 365 days connecting people with information.
988 Call or text (988), or chat (988VA.org), 24/7/365 for immediate mental health, substance use, or emotional support for you or someone else.
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Training & Events
VDH - CME Module - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention: Blood Lead Testing and Case Management
The Virginia Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has developed a FREE, asynchronous CME module on childhood lead poisoning prevention in partnership with the Medical Society of Virginia. This educational activity aims to improve provider knowledge and self-efficacy across all aspects of childhood lead poisoning prevention. Learners will earn one credit hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
3RNET Recruiting for Retention Academy
Every other Tuesday, starting October 7 through December 16, 2025
The 2025 Academy will focus on the recruiting process--the foundation for the 3RNET Recruiting for Retention Hierarchy.
Your 3RNET member organization, the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity, is sponsoring your registration fee. Your Academy participation is available at no cost to you. Register Now to Attend! Enter coupon code: VIRGINIASORH!
VDH, Virginia Primary Care Office Stakeholders Office Hours
Recording from the Quarterly PCO Stakeholder Office Hours: October 21, 2025
The purpose of these webinars is for the Virginia Primary Care Office (PCO) to connect with our stakeholders and provide PCO/HRSA updates and training opportunities.
Topics:
- Refresher on Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Designations
- Technical assistance for FQHCs accessing and optimizing their site data in the federal portal
- Breakdown of the Virginia results of the National Shortage Designation Update (NSDU)
NOSORH Rural Health University
Powered by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), this growing library of training courses and institutes is designed for flexibility and built for impact. Connected and Protected: The Power of Rural Cybersecurity Virtual-
November 20, 2:00 pm.
The Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center
It is a federally funded regional telehealth training and technical assistance center. Unbiased, nonpartisan and expert telehealth technical assistance.
VAFCC 2025 Annual Conference - Registration Closes November 3
Our theme this year is “Sustaining Care in Turbulent Times: Bolstering the Healthcare Safety Net” and will focus on equipping free and charitable clinics with the tools, insights, and partners needed to build long-term financial and operational sustainability.
Fall 2025 Rural Health Clinical Congress Conference- November 15
Do you serve patients from rural communities? Join this Free CME/CE Virtual Conference in conjunction with NRHD and the Rural Medical Education (RME) Collaborative, if you have questions, please contact RME Collaborative at 800-913-9370 or cme@cmeruralhealth.com.
2025 Rural Health Voice Conference - November 19 - 20
The Rural Health Voice Conference is an occasion to recognize that health in rural areas is not the sole responsibility of doctors and nurses. Education, economic development, transportation, the built environment, and even social opportunities play a role in the health of individuals and communities. All aspects of the community are providers or barriers to health.
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Virginia News
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Hayfields State Park
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the official opening of Hayfields State Park, the Commonwealth’s 44th state park. This newest addition to Virginia’s award-winning state park system offers visitors opportunities to explore the outdoors, connect with nature, and enjoy recreation in the scenic rolling hills of Highland County.
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Virginia Rural Health Association receives $4 million grant to address maternal health gaps in Southwest Virginia
The Virginia Rural Health Association is one of three organizations nationwide to receive a $4 million federal grant to expand maternal health care in rural communities.
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Healthy Living
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National DDP Lifestyle Change Program
If your doctor confirms you have prediabetes, join the CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program. You'll learn how to make lasting lifestyle changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
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Staying Active During Virginia’s Cooler Months - Bundle up and walk your Main Street!
Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What's your move? Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy. But it can be hard to find the time in your busy routine.
The Move Your Way® tools, videos, and fact sheets on this page have tips that make it easier to get a little more active. And small changes can add up to big health benefits!
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