Category: Training Opportunity

Free Training Opportunity: Interprofessional Telehealth Training Program

August 21, 2024

Free Training Opportunity: Interprofessional Telehealth Training Program 

Everyone deserves quality healthcare through better disease detection, prevention, and treatment options. Telehealth can enhance the patient-clinician relationship, decrease healthcare costs, and improve access to timely intervention that may otherwise be unavailable.

The Missouri Telehealth Network has a new Interprofessional Telehealth Training Program (ITTP).

Learning modules guide professionals through educational trainings to equip them with a better understanding of telehealth capabilities. By enhancing access to high-quality healthcare through telehealth services, professionals can apply integrative, collaborative care models – improving communication, equity, and safety in healthcare systems across Missouri.

Highlights:

  • Asynchronous, self-paced
  • 5 learning modules
  • Approximately 2 – 2.5 hours to complete
  • Free for all
  • Accredited continuing education credits for some

Click Here to Learn More and Get Started

FREE Anti-Stigma Training: Responding to Addiction

August 20, 2024

FREE Anti-Stigma Training: Responding to Addiction

A comprehensive anti-stigma training designed to increase knowledge about addiction and develop skills and strategies to help your community.

Participants will Learn:

  • The Science of Addiction
  • The Signs and Symptoms of Addiction
  • Evidence-based Treatment Options
  • Medications to Treat Addiction
  • Engagement Strategies

Cost: Free

When:

  • Session 1, august 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  • Session 2, September 5, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

For more information, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu

Click Here to register for Session 1

Click Here to register for Session 2

Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

August 16, 2024

Region 7 Virtual Birth Worker Forum, September 18

Please join 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:

  • Birth Worker Coverage and Reimbursement
  • Providing Culturally Responsive Care
  • Leveraging Birth Workers to Support Rural Families
  • Supporting and Sustaining the Workforce
  • HRSA Programs and Resources to Support Maternal Health
  • Syphilis Epidemic

Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, September 18, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Delta Grants 101 Workshop, September 11

August 16, 2024

Delta Grants 101 Workshop, September 11

The Delta Regional Authority and Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) IEA Regions 6 & 7 is hosting a free Grants 101 Workshop in Sikeston, Missouri.

Attendees will learn about:

  • The federal grant application process
  • Where to find funding opportunities
  • Strategies for putting together a successful application
  • Resources to support their 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, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Three Rivers Community College, 1400 South Main Street, Sikeston, Missouri 63801

Click Here to Register

HRSA Delta Region Upcoming Events

August 16, 2024

HRSA Delta Region Upcoming Events

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has scheduled the following Delta Region events:

  • Tuesday, September 10, 9:30 – 12:00 p.m. : Delta Maternal Health Partnership Meeting
    • Join this meeting to learn about HRSA maternal health programs and resources, as well as to discuss maternal health issues.
    • This meeting is offered in person only, there will not be a virtual option
  • Tuesday, September 10, 1:30 4:00 p.m. : HRSA Delta Health Workforce Partnership Meeting
    • Join this meeting to learn about the HRSA health workforce programs and resources, as well as to discuss health workforce issues.
    • This meeting is offered in person only, there will not be a virtual option

Where:

Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation, Training Room, 203 N. New Madrid St., RM Social 1919, Sikeston, MO 63801

Click Here to Register for Maternal Health Partnership Meeting

Click Here to Register for Health Workforce Partnership Meeting

FREE 60 Minute Live Webinar – Introduction to Medicare Cost Report Compliance, September 10

August 12, 2024

FREE 60 Minute Live Webinar – Introduction to Medicare Cost Report Compliance, September 10

This introduction to the Medicare Cost Report Webinar will touch on the following topics:

  • What providers are required to file a Medicare cost report and what forms to use
  • What are the cost reporting due dates
  • Compliance related to the cost report
  • Q&A

This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit by the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance for AIHC Certified Professionals.

Cost:  FREE

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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

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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