Rural Spotlight

Register Now: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Screening for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Roundtable

December 2, 2024

Register Now: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Screening for Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Roundtable

Join this roundtable discussion hosted by the Health Resources and Services (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders program will address the complexities of using screening tools for perinatal mental health and substance use disorders.

The discussion will focus on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. The session will highlight the importance of considering the entire process – both before and after the screening – to ensure patients receive appropriate support.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, December 5, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Click Here to Learn More

Click Here to Register

Become a Champion for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

December 2, 2024

Become a Champion for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced a new national public awareness campaign for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) in conjunction with their latest Enhancing Maternal Health Initiative convening in Portland, Oregon.

As part of this new campaign, HHS announced the first six Maternal Mental Health Champions. They include:

  • Grocery stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Community organizations
  • Other institutions

Champions will raise awareness of the hotline at their thousands of locations across the nation, including Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

You can be a Hotline Champion by ordering and downloading 1-833-TLC-MAMA materials for free at any time to share with your friends, family, and network.

Click Here to see Maternal Mental Health Champion list

Click Here to Learn More about National Public Awareness Campaign

Click Here to Order and Download free TLC MAMA materials

RHIhub This Week Now Available

December 2, 2024

RHIhub This Week Now Available

RHIhub This Week keeps you informed of the latest rural news, funding opportunities, publications and events.

Click Here to Access RHIhub This Week

Upcoming MRHA Webinar: Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management, January 30

December 2, 2024

Upcoming MRHA Webinar: Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management, January 30

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) – defining these emerging care programs, unpacking their core benefits, and navigating the complexities of CMS reimbursement.

Attendees will understand how RPM in particular can uniquely advantage Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in enhancing patient outcomes and care delivery.

The session will also equip participants with the knowledge to assess their own facility’s needs, helping them choose the right RPM/CCM partner for success and will shed light on potential pitfalls to avoid when implementing these transformative care programs.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 30, 12:00 p.m.

Click Here to Register

Upcoming MRHA Webinar: Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Rural Missouri, January 23

December 2, 2024

Upcoming MRHA Webinar: Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Rural Missouri, January 23

Join Findhelp for an engaging session addressing the pressing social needs impacting health in rural America. This session will discuss how collaboration and partnership aims to address social determinants of health across rural regions, with key insights from projects in Tennessee, Missouri, and beyond.

Discover innovative strategies, real-world lessons, and actionable takeaways to drive healthier outcomes through powerful, collaborative approaches.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, January 23, 12:00 p.m.

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Lunch and Learn Webinar: Helping Farmers and Ranchers with Chronic Health Conditions Succeed, December 5

December 2, 2024

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Helping Farmers and Ranchers with Chronic Health Conditions Succeed, December 5

Agriculture can result in a variety of chronic health conditions or disabilities that may limit mobility, reduce memory and cognitive functioning, and increase stress and mental health disorders. Missouri AgrAbility and partners provide practical education and assistance that promotes independence in agriculture production and rural living.

Join this webinar to learn about

  • Assistance for resources
  • Education
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Home and farm operation modifications, and more.

Cost: Free

When: Thursday, December 5, 12:00 p.m.

Click Here to Register

Thank You For All You Do

November 27, 2024

Thank You For All You Do

We are thankful for all that you do to keep our rural communities healthy and safe!

The DHSS Office of Rural Health and Primary Care will be closed Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Updates to the Definition of Rural Area

November 26, 2024

Updates to the Definition of Rural Area

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a final notice with updates to the criteria for defining rural areas. This update incorporates a new Road Ruggedness Scale from the Economic Research Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a technical clarification about treatment of Census Bureau-defined  urban areas in the definition given the removal of the term Urbanized Areas following the 2020 Census. HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy uses this rural definition for determining rural health grant eligibility.

Click Here to view Road Ruggedness Scale

Click Here to see HRSA definition of Rural

New Rural Resources

November 26, 2024

New Rural Resources

To mark National Rural Health Day last week, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released new resources highlighting rural health investments across the country and key programs in rural communities.

  • Click Here to learn more about HRSA’s FY 2024 rural health investments to address health care needs in rural communities.
  • Click Here to find out more about HRSA’s rural health investments in your state.
  • Click Here to see infographic highlighting how HRSA supports rural maternal health.
  • Click Here to listen to the Exploring Rural Health Podcast: Advancing Maternal Health Care in Rural Communities featuring Dr. Kristen Dillon, HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy Chief Medical Officer. She shares the challenges and successes of maternal health care delivery in rural communities and how HRSA is working to improve maternal health outcomes.

Introducing ACCELERATE Re-Establish Care

November 26, 2024

Introducing ACCELERATE Re-Establish Your Care

The University of Missouri – Columbia Health Center has introduced a new study with potential public health impact aimed at re-establishing care for individuals with HIV who are currently out of care: ACCELERATE.

The goal of this study is to connect individuals who are currently out of care and provide immediate access to healthcare resources, with an emphasis on re-engagement within 24 hours via telehealth.

Study participants will:

  • Meet an HIV care provider within 24 working hours,
  • Via telehealth visit
  • 1-month supply of HIV medicine,
  • At no charge
  • Compensation for research related activities.

Interested?

Please send email of interest with your full name and phone number to: hafh6@umsystem.edu or call (573) 882-7790

Or scan the QR Code Below