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Register Now! Public Listening Session for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Criteria Update

Public Listening Session for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Criteria Update Thursday, November 17, 2022, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) cordially invites the public to participate in a listening session on November 17, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. ET to 3:00 p.m. ET, with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, regarding updates to the Certified

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Rural Health Network Development Planning Program

Rural Health Network Development Planning Program This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program (“Network Planning Grant”). The purpose of the Network Planning Program is to promote the planning and development of integrated health care networks to address the following legislative aims: (i) achieve efficiencies; (ii) expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of basic health care services and associated

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New Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit from RHIhub

Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit   Effective emergency preparedness and response efforts are essential for rural communities. Many factors can affect the ability of rural communities to respond to public health emergencies, disasters, and threats.   New from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub): The Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit, developed in collaboration with the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis. This evidence-based toolkit provides practical guidance

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National Rural Health Day Agenda

HRSA NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY AGENDA Why Do We Celebrate National Rural Health Day? Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health set aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day.   National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the “power of rural.” We use this day to highlight the unique health care challenges that rural people face. Then, we

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Register Today – HRSA Virtual Job Fair – November 16

HRSA Rural Virtual Job Fair November 16, 2022 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. ET.   What Happens During a Virtual Job Fair? As an attendee, you can move freely among booths for health care facilities in our virtual expo floor. You can also network using one-on-one chat and join other participants in expo booths for conversation.   Join site representatives in their virtual booth to learn more about: The health care

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Thomas Health, in Charleston, West Virginia, to become full member of the WVU Health System

Thomas Health, in Charleston, West Virginia, to become full member of the WVU Health System Saint Francis to become West Virginia’s first comprehensive orthopedic hospital MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Boards of Directors of Thomas Health System, Thomas Memorial Hospital, and Saint Francis Hospital have approved and executed the definitive agreement that will allow Thomas Health to become a full member of the West Virginia University Health System when the transaction

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Get Your Free Toolkit to Raise Awareness for COPD

Get Your Free Toolkit to Raise Awareness for COPD Your voice makes a difference! Social media is a great way to educate your network about COPD. COPD Awareness Month is here! Show your support and Lace-Up for Lungs throughout the month of November! Your toolkit will have everything you need to Lace-Up for Lungs, including banners, videos, articles, and other information you can share about COPD and early diagnosis. We

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The Myers Clinic moves to a new location in November

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Myers Clinic moves to a new location in November   PHILIPPI, W.Va. – Some exciting changes are coming when the Myers Clinic opens in a new location in November.   A new state-of-the-art medical facility, located on the former Kines Motor Company property in Philippi, is nearing completion. The new health care center will enhance the primary care medical services available to residents in

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