Category: Training Opportunity

Apply to Become a Rural Health Fellow Leader

August 12, 2024

Apply to Become a Rural Health Fellow Leader

The National Rural Health Administration’s (NRHA’s) Rural Health Fellows program is a yearlong, intensive training program that develops leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America.

Each year, NRHA selects 10 to 15 highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural Americans through their educational or professional experience.

The goal of the Rural Health Fellows program is to educate and develop a network of diverse rural readers that will step forward to serv in key positions in the association, affiliated advocacy groups, and local and state legislative bodies with health equity as a main focus.

What a Rural Health Fellow Can Expect:

  • Meet in person, three times throughout the year to undergo intensive leadership and advocacy training
  • Take part in monthly conference calls to supplement their training
  • Receive updates on legislative and regulatory concerns that impact rural health
  • Participate in mentorship program with current members of NRHA’s board of Trustees.

Applicant Program Requirements

  • Must be NRHA members for at least one year, before applying
  • Must demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the health of all people residing in rural America through the provision of equitable health care services
  • Must be willing and able to commit to monthly conference calls as part of the program and complete a project as a member of an Action Project Team
  • Must have a sponsor to support travel/lodging expenses to attend three NRHA meetings
  • Must commit to attending all Rural Health Fellows training sessions

Cost: No program fee for participation, however, applicants must have a sponsor (employer, corporate or self) responsible for all travel and lodging costs to attend the three training sessions.

Apply By Thursday, September 12th

Click Here to Learn More

Click Here to Apply

Upcoming Maternal Health and Health Workforce Meetings – September 10

August 8, 2024

Upcoming Maternal Health and Health Workforce Meetings – September 10

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Region 6 and 7 invite you to join the Maternal Health and Health Workforce meetings in September.

These meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 at the Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation Training Room, in Sikeston, MO.

Maternal Health Meeting:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m. – Noon
    • DAEOC Training Room
    • 203 N. New Madrid St
    • Rm Social 1919
    • Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register for Maternal Health Meeting

Delta Health Workforce Meeting

  • Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
    • DAEOC Training Room
    • 203 N. New Madrid St
    • Rm Social 1919
    • Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register for Delta Health Workforce Meeting

Delta Grants 101 Workshop – September 11

August 8, 2024

Delta Grants 101 Workshop – September 11

The Delta Regional Authority and the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs – Regions 6 and 7, invite you to a Grants 101 Workshop in Sikeston, Missouri.

Topics at a Glance

  • Federal grant application process
  • Federal and regional funding opportunities
  • Common Mistakes and Tips for Writing a Strong Application
  • Technical assistance and resources

Who Should Attend

  • Community and faith-based organizations
  • Hospitals
  • Health centers
  • Health and social services providers
  • Universities
  • Community colleges
  • Public health departments

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Where: Three Rivers Community College, 1400 South Main Street, Sikeston, MO

Click Here to Register and Save Your Spot

Free Workshop: Suicide Prevention for Rural Health Providers

July 25, 2024

Free Workshop: Suicide Prevention for Rural Health Providers

Rural service providers face unique challenges regarding the availability and access to mental health services and resources – including for youth and Indigenous Tribal communities.

To address these challenges, with funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide a workshop on suicide prevention training for service providers in rural communities at no cost to you!

Register to unlock your membership with SafeSide Prevention, which includes the following:

  • Online Community of Practice
    • You connect with SafeSide faculty and members worldwide who are passionate about:
      • suicide prevention
      • sharing resources
      • asking questions
      • and growing together
  • Live Office Hours
    • Join informal, monthly video chats hosted by SafeSide staff where you can ask questions and share experiences with others worldwide.
  • Tools and Refreshers
    • Ongoing education videos, resources and tools are at your fingertips to help you apply suicide prevention best practices in your work.

No matter your role, you will leave this workshop with actionable skills and a clear framework to help you feel more confident as you work to prevent suicide for those you serve.

Cost: Free

Choose a session to join

  • August 1, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET
  • August 15, 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET

Click Here to Register

CDC Rural Public Health Communications Fellowship

July 25, 2024

CDC Rural Public Health Communications Fellowship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a training opportunity that will support health marketing, communication activities, and health communication research in rural health.

This training opportunity will provide learning experiences to support health marketing and communication activities within ORH and health communication research in a rural health priority area that may include considerations for tribal populations.

This research will involve conducting literature reviews, environmental scans, and data analysis using best practices for qualitative methods.

The fellowship will take place in the CDC Office of Rural Health in Atlanta, Georgia beginning in September.

Qualified candidates will have received a master’s degree in public health, health communication, behavioral health, social sciences, or a related field within the past 5 years.

Learn More and Apply

Training Opportunity – Clinical Documentation Improvement 2024 – Save 50% through July 31

July 22, 2024

Training Opportunity – Clinical Documentation Improvement 2024 – Save 50% through July 31

Earn your Certified Medical Documentation Professional (CMDP) credential online:

  • No classes to attend
  • Course materials are on-demand and available to you for 3 months

Most experienced Healthcare Administrators, Office Nurses, coders, professional auditors tasked with the responsibility of improving documentation standards for Medical Practices complete this training in 6-8 weeks.

What you will learn:

  • Overview of CDI in the Medical Office
  • Basics of compliant documentation
  • Documentation of medical necessity
  • Operative notes and compliant documentation
  • E/M progress notes and documentation improvement
  • E/M office/outpatient visit documentation considerations
  • E/M other services and documentation considerations
  • E/M and documentation of time
  • e/M and documentation of MDM
  • Medications, supplies and diagnostic tests
  • HIPAA, confidentiality and you, the clinical documentation professional

Cost

  • AIHC members pay $190 through July 31 (after July, pay $375)
  • Non-AIHC members pay $310 through July 31 (after July, pay $625

Click Here to get started

Now Enrolling: Independent Rural Health Clinic Institute

July 2, 2024

Now Enrolling: Independent Rural Health Clinic Institute

Please consider joining Stroudwater Associates, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) for a seven-part series on finance and revenue cycle for independent RHCs, building on concepts established in the 2023 Independent RHC Institute.

This series features a pre-session meeting to provide a recap of previously covered topics as well as some provider based RHC-specific content.

RHC Institute Benefits:

  • This is a substantial opportunity to invest in your professional development.
  • There is no cost for attendance
    • all who are interested in attending the sessions are permitted to register, free of charge.
  • This institute is specially designed for Independent RHCs but also offers valuable insights for Provider-Based RHCs.

The Institute begins July 12, so register today!

Click here for the full agenda.

If you have any questions, please contact Tonne McCoy, NOSORH Technical Assistance Director, at tonnem@nosorh.org.

Missouri Health Workforce Partnership Meetings – St. Joseph & Warrensburg

July 2, 2024

Missouri Health Workforce Partnership Meetings – St. Joseph & Warrensburg

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Region 7 is hosting two Health Workforce meetings in Missouri:

  • Joseph, MO – East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Rd., July 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Warrensburg, MO – Trails Regional Library – Warrensburg branch, 432 N. Holden Street, August 1, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In this meeting, you will learn about HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as discuss health workforce issues, including:

  • Challenges
  • Strategies and models to support the health workforce
  • Current technical assistance needs
  • Opportunities for collaboration

These meetings are offered in person only; there will not be a virtual option.

Click Here to Register for St. Joseph meeting, July 11

Click Here to Register for Warrensburg meeting, August 1

Missouri Grants 101 Workshops – St. Joseph and Warrensburg

July 2, 2024

Missouri Grants 101 Workshops – St. Joseph and Warrensburg

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting two FREE Grants 101 Workshops, in Missouri:

  • Joseph, MO – East Hills Library, 502 N. Woodbine Rd., 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT
  • Warrensburg, MO – Trails Regional Library – Warrensburg branch, 432 N. Holden St., 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT

Attendees will learn about:

  • The federal grant application process
  • Where to find funding opportunities
  • Strategies for putting together a successful application
  • 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.

Click Here to Register for St. Joseph Workshop

Click Here to Register for Warrensburg Workshop

Upcoming PROMPT Learning Network Meeting, July 18

June 27, 2024

Upcoming PROMPT Learning Network Meeting, July 18

PROMPT is a Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Learning Network.

The goal of PROMPT is to:

  • Support Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and rural provider practices in transforming rural clinic practices to meet the ever-changing demands within the healthcare landscape
  • Improve clinical quality data capture and reporting
  • Improve quality performance and patient care in rural Missouri

PROMPT Learning network topics include:

  • Collaboration
  • Sharing of best practices
  • Quality improvement
  • Data analytics/data hygiene
  • Value based care
  • PCMH
  • Spotlight on RHCs

Additional Details:

  • Lunch will be provided at no cost to the attendees
  • Attendance to the PROMPT Learning Network Meeting is FREE but registration is required.
  • Funding is available for the RHCs to cover a one-night hotel stay for up to 2 rooms (July 17th – 2 double queen rooms) and mileage for one vehicle.
    • Please contact Charity Woodard at Charity@cabllc.com, if you need a room and be sure to include the number of rooms you need and will be in each room.
    • Room reservations will be made at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, 3621 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
    • Mileage reimbursement will be at the IRS standard mileage rate of .67 cents for one vehicle (roundtrip) from your work location. Mileage reimbursement forms will be handed out at the meeting.

Cost:  Free

When: Friday, July 18, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Missouri Soybean Association, 734 South Country Club Drive

Click Here to Register no later than July 12