News

News

HRSA Makes Awards for the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program

HRSA Makes Awards for the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $1.9 million for the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program, a one-year, community-driven program designed to assist in the planning and development of an integrated health care network at the local level. By emphasizing the role of networks, the program creates a platform for both rural and urban medical

June 16, 2022

News

Telehealth for LGBTQ+ Patients Guide

Telehealth for LGBTQ+ Patients Telehealth appointments are a safe, convenient way for LGBTQ+ patients to access healthcare. Telehealth can also be a necessary lifeline for some patients who do not have LGBTQ+-affirming healthcare available nearby. Understanding the medical, emotional and social issues unique to LGBTQ+ patients will help providers give quality healthcare in a virtual setting. On this post: Best practices for LGBTQ+ telehealth care Telehealth workflow and LGBTQ+ healthcare Treating LGBTQ+

June 14, 2022

HIV

A new technology offers treatment for HIV infection through a single injection

A new technology offers treatment for HIV infection through a single injection A new study from Tel Aviv University offers a new and unique treatment for AIDS which may be developed into a vaccine or a one-time treatment for patients with HIV. The study examined the engineering of type B white blood cells in the patient’s body so as to secrete anti-HIV antibodies in response to the virus. The study

June 14, 2022

Event

Save The Date: HRSA Virtual Job Fair – June 29 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. ET

Save the Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Registration Coming Soon Join the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Virtual Job Fair (VJF)! We have updated our virtual experience to include: Easily access a place to network. Exchange contact info, chat, and initiate meetings with others attending in the event lobby. View information about a site and its vacancies by accessing the Booth Resources. Access videos and images, as well

June 14, 2022

Grants and Funding

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment Access

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment Access Application Deadline: Friday, July 29, 2022 The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) will be making approximately 10 awards of up to $1,000,000 per year (3-year period of performance) for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Access. The goal of this program is to improve health care in rural areas

June 14, 2022

Grants and Funding

New RCORP Funding Opportunity – Apply by July 29

June 13, 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment Access Application Deadline: Friday, July 29, 2022 The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) will be making approximately 10 awards of up to $1,000,000 per year (3-year period of performance) for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Access. The goal of this program is to improve health care

June 14, 2022

News

CHH Center for Surgical Weight Control Webinar

CHH Center for Surgical Weight Control Webinar Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 4:30PM – 6:30PM SPEAKER: Semeret Munie MDMarshall Surgery REGISTRATION: This event is virtual. Please register and obtain additional information by calling 304-399-4129. Facebook Twitter Email

June 13, 2022

COVID-19

Rural Covid Infections Increase by More than a Third

Infection rates are at their highest point since the end of the Omicron surge. But the number of Covid-related deaths declined last week. Covid-19 New Infection Rates, May 31 – June 6, by Metro Status Rural and urban infection rates over a seven-day period, Tuesday, May 31, through Sunday, June 6, 2022 The rate of new Covid-19 infections climbed by more than a third last week, but the rural rate

June 13, 2022