August 29, 2024
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program – Apply by September 30
Applications are being accepted to receive two years of technical assistance through this Federal office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)- supported program for rural hospitals facing financial and operational challenges that affect their viability.
Technical assistance will begin in November 2024.
Click Here to Learn More and Apply
August 29, 2024
Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18
Please join Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) for the Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum.
This free forum will bring together birth workers (e.g., doulas, community health workers, midwives) from across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to engage and learn about programs and resources to support moms and families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Topics at a Glance
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
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August 29, 2024
Delta Grants 101 Workshop, September 11
The Delta Regional Authority and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Regions 6 and 7 is hosting a FREE Grants 101 Workshop in Sikeston.
Attendees will learn about:
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, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
Where: Three Rivers Community College, 1400 South Main Street, Sikeston
August 29, 2024
Delta Health Workforce Partnership Meeting – September 10
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Regions 6 and 7 is hosting a Health Workforce Meeting in Sikeston.
Consider joining this meeting to learn about HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as to discuss health workforce issues, including:
This meeting is offered in-person only; there will not be a virtual option.
When: Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT
Where: Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Training Room, 203 N. New Madrid St., RM Social 1919, Sikeston
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August 29, 2024
Delta Maternal Health Partnership Meeting – September 10
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Regions 6 and 7 is hosting a Maternal Health Meeting in Sikeston, Missouri.
Join this meeting to learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, as well as to discuss maternal health issues, including:
This meeting is offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.
When: Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT
Where: Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Training Room, 203 N. New Madrid St., Room Social 1919, Sikeston
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August 29, 2024
NHSC Site Recertification Application – Recertify by September 30
National Health Services Corp (NHSC)-approved sites – except auto-approved NHSC sites – are required to submit a Site Recertification Application every three years.
Sites eligible for auto-approval can request to become approved at any time.
Learn More and Recertify Here
August 29, 2024
2025 Students to Service Loan Repayment Program – Apply by November 7
Eligible students in the last year of medical, nursing, or dental school can receive loan repayment assistance from the NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (NHSC S2S LRP). In return, they provide at least three years of full-time service at an NHSC-approved site in a designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
A Maternity Care Target Area Supplemental Award of an additional $40,000 is available to physicians specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, or family medicine physicians who practice obstetrics on a regular basis, as well as certified nurse midwives.
Click Here to Learn More and Apply Here
August 22, 2024
Rural Graduate Medical Education (GME) Opportunities – How Can Your RHC get involved? August 29
The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC), in partnership with the Collaborative for Rural Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Centers, will host the free, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)-supported webinar.
Research shows that providers that train in rural areas are significantly more likely to later practice in those communities. RHCs can play a critical role in that training through their ability to serve as rotational sites for many different providers.
This webinar will feature Pennsylvania Rural Health Clinic and Rural Residency Planning Development grantee, St. Luke’s Miners who will discuss their experience with GME and RHC site rotations.
Cost: Free
When: Thursday, August 29, 1:00 -2:00 p.m. CT
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August 21, 2024
Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program – Apply by September 30
The Targeted Technical Assistance for Rural Hospitals Program (TTAP) is a federally-funded initiative that offers comprehensive technical assistance to rural hospitals to address financial and operational challenges and maintain essential health services for their community.
Applications are being accepted to receive two years of technical assistance through this FORHP-supported program for rural hospitals facing financial and operational challenges that affect their viability.
Technical assistance for this project is provided by the Center for Public Health Practice and Research at the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University and will begin in November 2024.
Click Here to Learn More
Click Here to Apply Now
August 20, 2024
Privacy and Security for Telehealth Best Practice Guide
Looking for the latest recommendations on how to keep patient health information private and secure? This best practice guide shares how to minimize risk when providing telehealth.
