Category: RHI Hub

Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response

August 30, 2023

Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, Center for Preparedness and Response (BSC, CPR).

Nominations are sought for individuals with the expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to accomplishing the BSC, CPR objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the fields of business, crisis leadership, emergency response and management, informatics, laboratory science, medicine, mental and behavioral health, public health law, public health practice, risk communication, and social science. Selection of members is based on candidates’ qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of the BSC, CPR objectives. Members may be invited to serve for up to four-year terms.

Nominations are due by October 31, 2023. Nominations received after this date will not be considered for the current membership cycle.

Candidates should submit the following items:

  • Cover letter stating:
    • Area of expertise
    • Background and experience
    • Skills/perspective you would bring to the Board
  • Current curriculum vitae
    • Including complete contact information
    • Telephone numbers
    • Mailing address
    • Email address
  • At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not employed by HHS

Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/organization recommending the candidate.

All nominations should be emailed to BSC-ORR@cdc.gov.

Rural Monitor Article – Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities Project

August 24, 2023

Rural Monitor Article – Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities Project

A new article – RPHWTN Grantees Help Rural Healthcare Facilities Keep Local Talent – has been published in the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub). The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) Rural Public Health Workforce Training Network works to expand public health capacity in rural and tribal areas through job development, training, and placement. Three grantees – a career ladder program in Missouri, a respiratory therapy program in Texas, and a health IT program in Virginia – share stories of changing individuals’ lives as well as keeping local talent in their healthcare facilities and communities.

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Webinar: Rural Emergency Preparedness Resources

July 14, 2023

Webinar: Rural Emergency Preparedness Resources

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is hosting a webinar on accessing emergency preparedness and response resources for rural communities. This is the last webinar in a 3-part webinar series. Presenters will share local, state, and federal perspectives on how rural communities can access needed resources when responding to and recovering from a disaster or emergency.

Hear from a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Resilience Analyst working with state, local, and tribal emergency preparedness professionals in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming to better prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.

This webinar and the related Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit were supported with funding from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

High-speed internet is required to participate

Cost: Free

When: Tuesday, July 18, 12:00 p.m. CT

Register Here

Connection details will be emailed to you immediately upon registration

RHI Hub podcast on health equity in rural America

January 13, 2023

RHI Hub podcast on health equity in rural America

A recording is now available of a recent Rural Health Information Hub podcast on health equity in rural America featuring Alana Knudson and Luciana Rocha of NORC’s Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, an NRHA member, and Paula Swepson of West Marion Community Forum Inc. Knudson and Rocha provide an overview of rural health equity, and Swepson tells about the formation of West Marion Inc., the improvements they’ve made in their community, and the changes they want to make moving forward. Act by 11:59 p.m. CST today to save hundreds on your chance to advocate in person for health equity in your rural community and those across the country with NRHA Feb. 7-9 in D.C

Click Here to listen to the podcast

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) – New Rural Emergency Preparedness Response Toolkit

November 21, 2022

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) – New Rural Emergency Preparedness Response Toolkit

Please visit the RHIhub to see the Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit that may be of value to you and your organization.

Emergency planning, response, and recovery has never been more important for rural communities, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders and organizations with an interest in rural health. This toolkit describes unique considerations and issues rural populations face when responding to disasters and public health emergencies but also the strengths and assets they can leverage to support their emergency preparedness efforts. This new toolkit was developed in collaboration with the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis. It compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts in rural communities across the United States.

All resources on the RHIhub website are available without charge.

RHIhub: Rural Health Equity Toolkit

November 9, 2022

RHIhub: Rural Health Equity Toolkit

Welcome to the Rural Community Health Toolkit. This toolkit provides rural communities with the information, resources, and materials they need to develop a community health program in a rural community.

Each of the toolkit’s six modules contains information that communities can apply to develop a rural health program, regardless of the specific health topic the program addresses. The toolkit also links to issue-specific toolkits for more in-depth information.

Module 1: Creating a Program: Where to Begin
Learn the first steps to developing an evidence-based rural community health program.

Module 2: Developing Your Program
Learn how to develop your program based on an evidence-based model.

Module 3: Implementing Your Program
Find useful tips and guidelines for implementing your program.

Module 4: Evaluating Rural Programs
Learn how to assess program effectiveness and build the evidence base for what works in rural communities.

Module 5: Planning for Funding & Sustainability
Learn how to plan for the sustainability of your rural community health program.

Module 6: Disseminating Best Practices
Learn how to communicate your program’s results to project partners, funders, and the broader rural health community.

Health Equity Toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)

October 24, 2022

Health Equity Toolkit from the RHIhub

According to the Health Resources and Services Administration’s definition, health equity is described as the “absence of disparities or avoidable differences among socioeconomic and demographic groups of geographical areas in health status and health outcomes such as diseases, disability, or morality”. The Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) and NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis have released a NEW evidence-based toolkit on Rural Health Equity. This toolkit highlights the vital information needed for implementing programs to advance health equity among rural populations.  All resources through the RHIhub are available without charge.