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CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity

CMS Proposes Policies to Improve Patient Safety and Promote Health Equity CMS is proposing that rural emergency hospitals could be designated as graduate medical education training sites. As a result, more medical residents would be able to train in rural settings, which can help address workforce shortages in these communities. This proposal builds on other policies to support access to care in rural and other underserved communities. Proposed Rule Would Reward Hospitals that Deliver

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New from the 988 Lifeline Team: Toolkit Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month

New from the 988 Lifeline Team: Toolkit Updates, Mental Health Awareness Month In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the 988 Lifeline Team has uploaded many new shareables to our 988 Partner Toolkit. Please continue to use the resources in the 988 Partner Toolkit to help engage your communities. New 988 Lifeline Social Media Shareables For the month of May, the 988 Lifeline social media shareables focus on

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Quality Insights Offers $100,000 in Health Care Grants

  For Immediate Release                                                        Contact: Kasey Stevens April 11, 2023                                                800-642-8686, ext. 3256     Quality Insights Offers $100,000 in Health Care Grants Funding Marks Organization’s 50th Anniversary             CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Quality Insights, a nonprofit health care quality improvement company, is marking its 50th anniversary by providing $100,000 in grants to nonprofits and community organizations working to improve health and health care in West Virginia and eight

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Register for the 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium!

Register for the 6th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium! Mental health is critical to well-being at every age. Join a free virtual event on May 11, 2023 that will empower behavioral health professionals and aging services providers with the latest tools to improve the lives of older adults in their communities. This all-day symposium is sponsored by the National Council on Aging, the U.S. Administration for Community

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Community Liver Alliance’s first “Addressing Disparities in Liver Diseases Virtual Conference” April 18, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Addressing Disparities in Liver Diseases Conference April 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Community Liver Alliance is collaborating with national colleagues to host our first Addressing Disparities in Liver Diseases Conference. This virtual Conference will be held on April 18, 2023 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.   Health disparities in the United States became more apparent during the pandemic. The conference empowers us to address health disparities, including differences that

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HRSA Awards Start-Up Funds for Community-Based Health Care Providers to Develop Programs to Train Medical and Dental Residents in Community Settings

HHS Awards Start-Up Funds for Community-Based Health Care Providers to Develop Programs to Train Medical and Dental Residents in Community Settings HRSA is awarding nearly $23 million to 46 grantees to plan and develop new Teaching Health Center primary care residency training programs in community-based settings.   HRSA Administrator Johnson also visited a grantee today in Central New Jersey with Congressman Frank Pallone to discuss today’s awards.  Today, the U.S. Department

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DEA to host summit on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Charleston, WV

  DEA to host summit on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Charleston, WV The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the State of West Virginia are hosting a discussion on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Charleston, West Virginia on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The event will take place at the University of Charleston’s Riggleman Hall, 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV

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The Center for Rural Health Development to Host Appalachian Health Leadership Forum

  The Center for Rural Health Development to Host Appalachian Health Leadership Forum Rural health care leaders, community residents, and organizations, along with public health board and executive leaders are set to join at Stonewall Resort & Conference Center in Roanoke, WV on April 28th and 29th, 2023 for the annual Appalachian Health Leadership Forum hosted by the Center for Rural Health Development. They will be joined by community leaders

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