Month: May 2023

Stroudwater Associates 3rd Annual CAH Regional Virtual Conference

May 10, 2023

Stroudwater Associates 3rd Annual CAH Regional Virtual Conference

Join other critical access and rural healthcare leaders for Stroudwater’s Virtual CAH Conference, taking place during the second and third weeks of June. The conference will provide critical information for organizational best practices and cover subjects, such as health equity, financial readiness, revenue cycle training, physician compensation, and other topics significant in rural and community healthcare.

When:

Northeast (Region A)

  • June 13, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., ET
  • June 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., ET

Southeast (Region B)

  • June 15, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST
  • June 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., EST

Central (Region C)

  • June 20, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. CST
  • June 21, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST

Mountain (Region D)

  • June 14, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. HAST
  • June 14, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. PST
  • June 15, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • June 15, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. CST

Pacific (Region E)

  • June 20, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. AKST
  • June 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. PST
  • June 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. MST
  • June 21, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. CST

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DHSS Launches Webpage and Map Displaying Missouri Facilities by Perinatal Levels of Care

May 1, 2023

DHSS Launches Webpage and Map Displaying Missouri Facilities by Perinatal Levels of Care

Maternal Level of Care Map

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In 2018, Senate Bill 50 was passed by the Missouri General Assembly, which allowed the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to establish criteria for levels of maternal care and neonatal care designations for birthing facilities. As dozens of Missouri hospitals and providers have since completed the developed designation process, DHSS is launching the webpage, Health.mo.gov/PerinatalCare, which outlines the criteria developed for both maternal and neonatal levels of care and provides a map of these facilities by their designation level.

Annually, an average of 61 Missouri women die while pregnant or within one year of pregnancy, giving Missouri the seventh highest rate of maternal mortality in the United States. Risk-appropriate care is just one of many strategies underway in Missouri to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and infants. Integrating this strategy into a coordinated system helps to ensure pregnant women and infants at high risk of complications receive care at a birth facility that is best prepared to meet their health needs. This coordination and triage enhance the ability of women to give birth safely in their communities while providing support for circumstances when higher level resources are needed.

“As soon as a woman becomes aware of her pregnancy, she should seek and receive prenatal care with her health provider right away. So many beneficial things can be done early in pregnancy to improve outcomes for mom and baby,” said Dr. Heidi Miller, chief medical officer for DHSS. “One of the most important interventions is determining if the pregnancy is high risk, so that the mother can be educated, empowered and connected with the appropriate intensity of care.”

This week, DHSS recognizes Black Maternal Health Week and encourages Missourians to support the pregnant people in their lives to reduce factors that contribute to pregnancy-related complications and death. Missouri’s latest pregnancy-associated mortality review report can be viewed at https://health.mo.gov/data/pamr/pdf/2019-annual-report.pdf.

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops

May 1, 2023

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops

Register for Rural Suicide Prevention Workshops – May 23 and July 25.  This comprehensive training for service providers in rural communities includes special focus on youth, substance use, and Indigenous communities. The interactive workshop features video demonstrations, active discussion groups, and access to the latest research on best practices. Attendees will get free, ongoing support – including online discussion forums and monthly Q&A video calls – for one year after the workshop.  This opportunity is provided by the University of Rochester Recovery Center of Excellence (COE), one of three COEs in FORHP’s rural opioid programming.

Cost: Free

Content is designed for service providers in rural communities with

  • Highlights on suicide prevention for youth
  • Substance use
  • Indigenous or Tribal communities

Who Should Attend?

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Physician assistants
  • Social workers
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Youth organization team members
  • Mental health professionals
  • School health professionals
  • Others who serve rural communities

Register Here

HRSA IEA Maternal Health Webinar Series: Highlighting Maternal Mental Health Month

May 1, 2023

HRSA IEA Maternal Health Webinar Series: Highlighting Maternal Mental Health Month

HRSA IEA invites you to a webinar highlighting Maternal Mental Health Month. This webinar is part of HRSA IEA Region 5 and 7’s Maternal Health Webinar Series. The series’ goal is to highlight HRSA programs and resources, as well as innovations and promising practices to promote and further maternal health and well-being across the lifespan. For more information about the webinar, contact Curtizia Alexander at calexander@hrsa.gov.

Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Time: 11 am – 12 pm CT / 12 pm – 1 pm ET

Reasonable Accommodations: If you would like to request an auxiliary aid such as Sign Language Interpretive Services, please contact the HRSA Office for Civil Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion at RA-Request@hrsa.gov at least five business days prior to the date of the event.

Register here

HRSA IEA Region 7 Grants 101 Workshop

May 1, 2023

HRSA IEA Region 7 Grants 101 Workshop

The Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA IEA) Region 7 will be hosting a Grants 101 Workshop in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. This workshop is offered in-person only; there will not be a virtual option. Attendees will learn about the federal grant application process, where to find funding opportunities, strategies for putting together a successful application from a grant reviewer’s perspective, and resources to support their grant writing efforts.

Topics at a Glance

  • Federal Grant Application Process
  • Federal Funding Opportunities
  • Common Mistakes and Important Tips
  • Submitting a Successful Application from a Grant Reviewers Perspective

Who should attend?

  • Community and faith-based organizations
  • Health centers
  • Hospitals
  • Universities
  • Community Colleges
  • Public health departments

Cost: Free with limited space

When: May 17, 2023, 9 – 4 MT

Where: Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Reserve Your Spot Here

Application Due Date Extended – HRSA-23-125 Rural Health Care Coordination Program

May 1, 2023

Application Due Date Extended – HRSA-23-125 Rural Health Care Coordination Program

The application due date for HRSA-23-125 Rural Health Care Coordination Program has been extended to May 26, 2023.

The purpose of this program is to implement activities that improve and expand the delivery of health care services through care coordination strategies in rural areas. Over the four-year period of performance, approximately 10 award recipients will use this funding to improve health outcomes through coordinated, community-wide, sustainable programs in rural communities. Eligible applicants include all domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities, including community-based organizations, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and faith-based organizations.

Apply Here

Application Due Date Extended – HRSA-23-041 – Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (RCORP-CABH)

May 1, 2023

Application Due Date Extended – HRSA-23-041 – Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (RCORP-CABH)

Applications due May 24, 2023

The application due date for HRSA-23-041 – rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Child Adolescent Behavioral Health (RCORP-CABH) has been extended to May 24, 2023.

The purpose of this program is to establish and expand sustainable behavioral health care services for children and adolescents aged 5-17 years who live in rural communities, and to prevent substance misuse. Over the four-year period of performance, award recipients will use RCORP-CABH funding to establish and expand service delivery, provide training and peer mentorship, and develop community partnerships. Eligible applicants include all domestic public or private, non-profit or for-profit entities.

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APHA 2023 Policy Action Institute

May 1, 2023

APHA 2023 Policy Action Institute

In-person attendance is limited to only 300 spots this year, and the spots are going quickly!

American Policy Action Institute (PAI) is the foremost conference for public health advocacy, which brings together public health leaders, students and advocacy experts for a collaborative two-day event to discuss proven and proposed policy solutions to tackle today’s most pressing health threats at the local, state and federal levels.

Hosted online and in-person, APHA’s Policy Action Institute brings together public health leaders, students and advocacy experts for a collaborative event to discuss proven and proposed policy solutions to tackle today’s most pressing health threats at the local, state and federal levels.

Don’t miss your chance to hear speakers ranging from leaders in the government to youth activists.

Don’t forget, APHA Members receive a registration discount and a limited number of scholarships are available for students and early career professionals.

When: June 15 – 16

Where: Washington, DC

Conference Fees

Agenda

Register

If you have questions, contact the Events team.

Rate of STDs continues to rise nationally and in Missouri

May 2, 2023

Rate of STDs continues to rise nationally and in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Sexually transmitted disease (STD) rates are at an all-time high according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationally, there has been a 74% increase in syphilis over five years, as well as more than 2,800 congenital syphilis cases in 2021, with 220 resulting in stillbirths and infant deaths. This STI Awareness Week, the CDC released Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2021, which provides the most current and complete data for nationally notifiable sexually transmitted infections.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused disruptions nationally in STD-related prevention and care activities, numbers of STDs continued to rise. Missouri is experiencing the same rate increases, especially in syphilis and congenital syphilis (when a mother passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy). In 2015, Missouri recorded two cases of congenital syphilis. In 2021, this number increased to 63.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) encourages the public to practice safe sex and routine testing for STDs as Missouri continues to see a significant increase in syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that, without treatment, can cause serious health problems. Syphilis is curable with the right antibiotics from a health care provider.

A person can get syphilis by direct contact with a syphilis sore during sexual activity. Each stage has different signs and symptoms. Syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics yet many cases go undiagnosed and untreated, leading to increased transmission and future negative health consequences.

Syphilis can also spread from a mother with syphilis to her unborn baby (congenital syphilis). Having syphilis during pregnancy can lead to a baby born with a low birth weight and can increase the chance that the mother will deliver her baby too early or stillborn. All pregnant women in Missouri should be screened for syphilis. Pregnant women should be tested at the first prenatal visit, in the third trimester (28 weeks), and at delivery regardless of perceived risk. No infant should leave the hospital without the mother’s serological status having been documented at least once during pregnancy and preferably again at delivery.

Condoms can lessen the spread of syphilis by preventing contact with a sore; however sometimes contact with any unprotected areas can be the cause of spread. The only way to completely avoid STDs is to abstain from any sexual activity.

DHSS continues to work with the St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention and Training Center to inform and educate health care providers about current evidence-based prevention, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Additionally, DHSS has been working to increase the number of Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) who conduct contact tracing, investigations, and partner services for syphilis and HIV. The department is also continuing to expand its STD and HIV testing sites offering free testing. To find an STD and HIV testing site near you, go to Health.Mo.Gov/Testing.

Public education and outreach also continues, and a social and digital media kit for syphilis is available for partners to use to inform their local communities.

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Build Community-Oriented High-Speed Internet Networks for People in Rural Areas

May 2, 2023

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Build Community-Oriented High-Speed Internet Networks for People in Rural Areas

USDA is accepting applications for grants to build community-oriented, high-speed internet networks for people in rural areas.

The Department is making up to $79 million in grants available under the Community Connect program. Recipients may use the funds to establish high-speed internet networks that will foster economic growth and deliver enhanced educational, health care and public safety benefits.

Eligible applicants:

  • State and local governments
  • Federally recognized Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • For-profit corporations and limited liability companies.

USDA does not provide funding directly to individuals under this program.

If you need assistance with an application or a question, please contact Telecommunications Field Staff Branch Chief

Christopher Collins at: chris.collins@usda.gov

(573) 208-0574

View the full announcement here.

View the Funding Opportunity Announcement

Apply here