Category: RHI Hub

Upcoming Webinar – Rural Definitions and Data: Changes after the 2020 Census

October 6, 2023

Upcoming Webinar – Rural Definitions and Data: Changes after the 2020 Census

This RHIhub webinar on October 17, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. CT, highlights recent changes in rural definitions from the Census Bureau and the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the impact on rural data, and how it may affect rural areas’ eligibility for federal funding.

This webinar is free. High-speed internet is required to participate. A recording will be available on the RHIhub website after the live event. Connection details will be emailed to you immediately upon registration.

If you have questions or problems with the registration process, please contact RHIhub Webinars at webinars@ruralhealthinfo.org.

When: October 17, 2023, 12; 00 p.m. CT

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New in Rural Monitor – Recovering from a Cybersecurity Attack and Protecting the Future in Small, Rural Health Organizations

October 6, 2023

New in Rural Monitor – Recovering from a Cybersecurity Attack and Protecting the Future in Small, Rural Health Organizations

The Rural Monitor is a publication of the Rural Health Information Hub. Its focus is on healthcare and population health in rural communities. Recovering from a Cybersecurity Attack and Protecting the Future in Small, Rural Health Organizations discusses how rural hospitals are becoming increasingly vulnerable to attempts to penetrate information systems to create havoc, steal data, or hold information “hostage” for a monetary ransom. Two Critical Access Hospital leaders discuss attacks at their organizations and how they are working to prevent future attacks. An information technology compliance expert also highlights actions organizations can take to better protect themselves from cyber-attacks.

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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

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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

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