HRSA: Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services The Health Resources and Services Administration will hold a public meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) on September 6-8, 2023. The agenda will include discussions on the availability of disability services in rural areas. Information about NACRHHS and the agenda for this meeting will be available on the NACRHHS website.

Back to School and Mental Health: Supporting Our Children for a Successful Year Ahead By: Sunny Patel, M.D., M.P.H., Center for Mental Health Services As the heat of the summer reaches its peak, and (hopefully soon) gives way to the cooler autumn breezes, it’s time for children and youth to return to school. This transition — filled with excitement, anticipation, and some natural apprehension — is an annual ritual for

CMS is pleased to announce the release of a new toolkit: Increasing Access, Quality, and Equity in Postpartum Care in Medicaid and CHIP The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce the release of a new Increasing Access, Quality, and Equity in Postpartum Care in Medicaid and CHIP: A Toolkit for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies. This toolkit provides practical information to help state Medicaid and

  Immunization: Protect Your Patients Fewer than 25% of adults get their recommended vaccines, and minority populations have even lower immunization rates (see CDC and NIH). During National Immunization Awareness Month, help increase vaccination rates for all Americans by addressing social and health inequities. Medicare covers the following vaccines: COVID-19 Flu Hepatitis B Pneumococcal The Inflation Reduction Act improves coverage and lowers out-of-pocket costs for recommended vaccines. Your patients pay nothing if you accept assignment. Find out

The Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $88 Million in Grants that Safeguard Youth Mental Health and Expand Access to Treatment for Substance Use Disorders The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has recently awarded more than $88 million in its continuing effort to safeguard the nation’s behavioral health. The grant programs serve a wide array of needs –

St. George Medical Clinic Celebrates Patient Appreciation Day on Aug. 10 GEORGE, W.VA. — In honor of National Health Center Week, the St. George Medical Clinic will celebrate Patient Appreciation Day at its two health center locations. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in Parsons (8591 Holly Meadows Road) and Canaan Valley (6368 Appalachian Highway). Food trucks will be at each facility, and

Immunizations Matter – National Immunization Awareness Month The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Immunization Awareness Month during August. Immunizations—also called vaccinations, vaccines, or shots—protect people of all ages against a wide range of diseases and conditions. Throughout August, and the rest of the year, we’re highlighting the importance of immunizations by working to advance equitable access to vaccines and encouraging all