Month: June 2024

Webinar: Safeguarding Rural Health: Environmental Responsibility Strategies for Healthcare Leaders, July 9

June 21, 2024

Webinar: Safeguarding Rural Health: Environmental Responsibility Strategies for Healthcare Leaders, July 9

In this webinar Rebecca Hou, Environmental Sustainability Program Manager at Vizient, shares her extensive expertise in advancing sustainability in healthcare.

With a background in improving supply chain sustainability for 60% of acute care hospitals across the United States, Rebecca will address the unique environmental challenges faced by rural healthcare leaders.

Learn how rising temperatures, extreme weather events and exposure to harmful chemicals threaten patient health in rural areas. Discover how rural hospitals contribute to these issues and, more importantly, how they can lead the charge in promoting health inside and outside their walls.

This session will provide actionable strategies tailored for rural healthcare systems to advance human and environmental health.

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m. CST

Register Here

Updated RHIhub Topic Guide – Rural Hospice and Palliative Care

June 21, 2024

Updated RHIhub Topic Guide – Rural Hospice and Palliative Care

This recently updated RHIhub topic guide shares information and resources describing how hospice services operate in rural communities and describes related factors and influences that impact hospice operations.

Also included is a description of the challenges of operating a rural hospice organization, including:

  • Workforce and reimbursement issues
  • Potential strategies and solutions to address related issues

Click Here to Access Rural Hospice and Palliative Care

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

June 21, 2024

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

Join Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 for a Maternal Health meeting in St. Joseph on July 11.

Learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, and join the discussion about maternal health issues, including:

  • Challenges in serving mothers and families
  • Strategies and models to support maternal health
  • Current technical assistance needs
  • Opportunities for collaboration

This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where:

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Rd

St. Joseph, MO 64506

Register Here

There is Still Time to Become an NHSC Site!

June 21, 2024

There is Still Time to Become an NHSC Site!

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) New Site Application is currently open for eligible health care sites.

NHSC-approved sites provide outpatient, comprehensive primary health care services to people in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).

As an NHSC site, you can recruit and retain qualified providers using NHSC Loan Repayment Programs and attract NHSC Scholars who are ready to fulfill their service obligation.

NHSC Leads and State/Territorial Primary Care Office (PCO) staff are available to answer questions about eligibility and the application process.

The application is open now through Tuesday, June 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Helpful Resources:

Click Here to review the Site Reference Guide (it details everything that is expected of NHSC-approved sites).

Apply Here

Listening Sessions on Maternal & Child Health

June 20, 2024

Listening Sessions on Maternal & Child Health

How do you feel about maternal and child health in your community? Missouri Maternal Child Health (MCH) wants to hear from you!

Your input will help MCH understand what programs and services are needed to improve the health of all Missourians.

The University of Missouri, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Senior Services is hosting three listening sessions. A free meal will be served and attendees will receive a $25 Visa gift card.

Listening sessions are being held in the following locations:

Monday, July 8 @ 5:30 p.m. – Miner, MO (meal served at 5:30, listening session begins at 6 p.m.

  • Miner Convention Center
    • 2610 E. Malone Center

Monday, July 9 @ 10:30 a.m.– Cape Girardeau, MO  (meal served after the listening session)

  • Saint Francis Health Care System, St. John of God Room (Entrance 1)
    • 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO

Monday July 9, 5:30 p.m. – Fredericktown, MO (meal served at 5:30 p.m., listening session begins at 6:00 p.m.

  • Teen Town
    • 601 Park Drive

Registration is required!

Please call: 573 207-2710 to register for the session of your choice.

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

June 18, 2024

Northwest Missouri Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – July 11

Join Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 for a Maternal Health meeting in St. Joseph on July 11.

Learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, and join the discussion about maternal health issues, including:

  • Challenges in serving mothers and families
  • Strategies and models to support maternal health
  • Current technical assistance needs
  • Opportunities for collaboration

This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Where:

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Rd

St. Joseph, MO 64506

Register Here

St. Joseph Grants 101 Workshop – July 10

June 18, 2024

St. Joseph Grants 101 Workshop – July 10

HRSA IEA Region 7 will host a free Grants 101 Workshop in St. Joseph, at the East Hills Library.

Attendees will learn about the federal grant application process, where to find funding opportunities, strategies for putting together a successful application, and resources to support grant writing efforts.

This workshop is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

You must register to attend this workshop.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, July 10, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Where:

East Hills Library

502 N. Woodbine Road

St. Joseph, MO 64506

 

Register Here

NRHA Webinar: Building a Culture of Excellence Nine Principles®, June 27

June 18, 2024

NRHA Webinar: Building a Culture of Excellence Nine Principles®, June 27

National Rural Health Association (NRHA) partner, Huron Consulting Group is hosting a webinar on building a culture of excellence using the Nine Principles framework.

Huron’s Market Segment Leader for Rural/Critical Access Hospitals, Tad Hunt and Rudy Martinez, a Senior Healthcare Leader, will share their extensive expertise in driving significant improvements in clinical operations and patient care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Implement the Nine Principles® of excellence to create and sustain a high-performance culture in your organization
  • Leverage real-world examples of sustained success tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in rural healthcare settings
  • Improve operational performance and patient care, specifically in Critical Access Hospitals, enhancing both patient outcomes and staff engagement

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.

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NRHA Webinar: State and Congressional District Profiles Dashboard for Rural Health, June 26

June 18, 2024

NRHA Webinar: State and Congressional District Profiles Dashboard for Rural Health, June 26

National Rural Health Association (NRHA) partner, Stroudwater Associates, is hosting a webinar on state and congressional district profile dashboards for rural health.

Join Keith Bubblo, Senior Analyst with Stroudwater Associates, for an exclusive demonstration of the newly unveiled State & Congressional District Profiles Dashboard.

Developed in collaboration with the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and NRHA, this integrated data visualization tool provides insights into health care infrastructure, workforce, outcomes, and equity/SDOH.

This session will guide you through the dashboard’s capabilities and show how it can support rural healthcare leaders in making informed decisions.

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 p.m.

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Registration Now Open: NRHA’s RHC, CAH Conferences, September 24-27

June 18, 2024

Registration Now Open: NRHA’s RHC, CAH Conferences, September 24-27

Don’t miss your chance to share with rural colleagues, network with partners, and learn from clinic and CAH experts from across the country.

NRHA’s Rural Health Clinic and Critical Access Hospital conferences are being held September 24 – 27, in Kansas City, MO. These conferences offer more than 40 educational and networking opportunities designed for clinic and hospital professionals and board members serving rural America.

Registration is open now, so act early to save and reserve your hotel room.

Click Here to Learn More and Register