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Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program

Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (RHCVD) Program RHCVD Program Summary The Rural Health Clinic Vaccine Distribution Program (RHCVD) distributes COVID-19 vaccines directly to Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to increase the availability of COVID-19 vaccines in rural communities. The RHCVD Program aims to improve COVID-19 vaccine access and vaccination rates to medically underserved rural communities. Working in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HRSA invites all

November 23, 2022

Grants and Funding

Fiscal Year 2023 Teaching Health Center Planning and Development Funding Available

Apply Now to Establish New Community-Based Residency Programs HRSA released the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Teaching Health Center Planning and Development (THCPD) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO, HRSA-23-015). HRSA will make approximately $23.5 million available for up to 47 recipients through this opportunity. Interested health care centers are highly encouraged to apply. Visit the THCPD webpage on HRSA’s site for more information. You can also read the FAQs and watch

November 22, 2022

News

Whole-Community Disaster Behavioral Health

Whole-Community Disaster Behavioral Health Disasters affect all community members, regardless of cultural background or experiences. Successful disaster response, however, is rarely a one-size-fits-all approach. Behavioral health or response services that do not address cultural differences or individual needs create disproportionate groundwork for healing and resilience, causing many communities to be underserved and vulnerable. Equitable disaster behavioral health services and response are vital to collective healing during and after a disaster

November 22, 2022

News

Big changes already underway as Thomas Health prepares to merge into WVU Health System

Big changes already underway as Thomas Health prepares to merge into WVU Health System SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Thomas Health System and West Virginia University Health System have announced a series of changes in recent weeks as the merger between the two entities moves forward, with Thomas Health expected to become a full member of WVU Health System on New Year’s Day. Earlier this month, the health systems

November 22, 2022

News

Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign Notes: Reaching Families in Rural Areas to Support Access to Medicaid and CHIP

Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign Notes: Reaching Families in Rural Areas to Support Access to Medicaid and CHIP Reaching Families in Rural Areas to Support Access to Medicaid and CHIP No matter where you live, having access to health coverage is critical to good health. An estimated 13.4 million children under the age of 18 live in rural areas across the United States. And kids in these

November 17, 2022

Grants and Funding

BPHC Bulletin: Fiscal Year 2023 Ending the HIV Epidemic – Primary Care HIV Prevention Funding Now Available

BPHC Bulletin: Fiscal Year 2023 Ending the HIV Epidemic – Primary Care HIV Prevention Funding Now Available HRSA released the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Ending the HIV Epidemic – Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) notice of funding opportunity (NOFO, HRSA-23-025). HRSA will make approximately $50 million available for up to 140 health centers located in the targeted geographic locations where there are a substantial amount of new HIV infections. FY

November 16, 2022

Event

Host a #VaxUpAmerica Event

Health Centers Invited to Participate in #VaxUpAmerica Efforts HHS is working with national and community-based organizations to reach families where they are with information on COVID-19 vaccines. HHS will host pop-up vaccination events and distribute toolkits at venues such as Head Start provider locations, nursing homes, and health centers around the country. If you’d like to partner with HHS to host a new or already planned #VaxUpAmerica Family Vaccine Day

November 15, 2022

Event

WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair Set for December 7

WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair Set for December 7 WorkForce West Virginia is hosting a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs, with the next event scheduled December 7, 2022 from 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Officials with Workforce West Virginia report continued success with their online platform as the monthly virtual fairs bring together qualified job seekers with Mountain State career opportunities. Job seekers can apply, live chat, video chat and

November 14, 2022