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NRHA CEO Scholarship Program

NRHA CEO Scholarship Program The WV Rural Health Association in conjunction with the WV State Office of Rural Health, the WV Hospital Association – Healthcare Education Foundation of West Virginia and the Center for Rural Health Development are excited to provide a scholarship opportunity to support participation in the National Rural Health CEO Certification Program.  Please complete the scholarship application and turn in to [email protected] by close of business on

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National Rural Health Association: Eighth cohort for NRHA’s Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program graduates

Eighth cohort for NRHA’s Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program graduates [Kansas City, Mo.] – National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) Rural Hospital CEO Certification Program has completed its eighth cohort, which started in November 2023.Leadership makes the difference. Today’s rural hospitals and clinics face tremendous challenges and uncertainty and are closing at an unprecedented rate. One in every three rural hospitals has been identified as “at risk.” According to NRHA CEO

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West Virginia Obstructive Sleep Apnea Academic Mentoring Partnership

For Immediate Release September 9, 2024   West Virginia Sleep Apnea Academic Mentoring Program WVOSAAMP West Virginia– The West Virginia Rural Health Association announced the next West Virginia Obstructive Sleep Apnea Academic Mentoring Partnership (WVOSAAMP) training session on October 1st, 2024, from 8:00am to Noon.  Dr. Patrick J Strollo, Jr, Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and previous President of the American Academy of Sleep

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32nd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference

For Release: August 27, 2024 32nd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference West Virginia Rural Health Association            Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV— August 27, 2024 — Our conference theme this year is “Innovative Change Starts in the Mountains”, and we are excited to invite you join us in learning best practices for rural health from our colleagues within the state and around the nation.

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Bright Futures Now, Inc., community partners announces the 2024 Community Service Leadership Award winners!

The Wellness Wave: Expanding Health Across Our Communities Bright Futures Now, Inc., community partners announces Charleston, West Virginia – August 13, 2024 – Bright Futures Now, Inc. in collaboration with Westside Community Health Fair. is delighted to announce its recipients of the 2024 Community Service Leadership Awards. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to our community, contributing significantly to the health and well-being

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CMS Announces First Awards in the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model

CMS Announces First Awards in the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Maryland, Vermont, and Connecticut have been selected as the first states to participate in the States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) Model. Hawaii will also participate, pending satisfaction of certain requirements. CMS will issue Cooperative Agreements to each of these

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million to Help Primary Care Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Care Providers Improve Care for Older Adults

Biden-Harris Administration Invests Over $200 Million to Help Primary Care Doctors, Nurses, and Other Health Care Providers Improve Care for Older Adults   Funding focuses on training primary care providers to meet patients’ geriatric needs, including caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, supporting family members and other caregivers The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced more

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Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities: A FREE SafeSide Prevention Live, Online Interactive Workshop

Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities:  A FREE SafeSide Prevention Live, Online Interactive Workshop Rural service providers face unique challenges regarding the availability and access to mental health services and resources — including for youth and Indigenous or Tribal communities.   To address these challenges, with funding from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide a workshop

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