SW ID AHEC

The Idaho AHEC Scholars stands as a nationally recognized certificate initiative backed by HRSA/AHEC, designed for students within health professions programs who seek to elevate their interprofessional competencies. This program centers on eight fundamental subject domains, augmenting the expertise of each health scholar, with the goal of cultivating a versatile and capable primary care workforce, dedicated to serving rural and underserved communities. Explore eligibility, annual requirements, and submit your application on our website - link in bio!

SWIDME is now offering continuing medical education annual memberships! SWIDME memberships are designed for physicians who are eager to advance their medical knowledge and stay at the forefront of their profession. Collect AMA PRA Category 1 Credits weekly during SWIDME Grand Rounds - only available to members! We hope you’ll join us!

Rural America is incredibly diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving in culture and community. That's why NRHA developed the Faces of Rural Campaign. To better showcase the diversity and power of rural communities. Join us in showcasing the power of rural communities by sharing the many faces of your rural community on social media by using the hashtag

NRHA - Faces of Rural

If are holding you back, the NHSC could be the key to your debt relief. Learn more about the three LRPs that can provide workers loan repayment in return for your service at an NHSC-approved site: https://bit.ly/3Y0kfPV

Our very own AHEC Scholar, Madison Summers, was named ICOM's Student Doctor of the Year! Congrats, Madison!

Madison Summers named ICOM Student Doctor of the Year - Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Madison Summers, Class of 2024, has been named ICOM’s 2022-2023 Student Doctor of the Year (SDOY). Each year, the ICOM Student Government Association requests nominations of students who demonstrate the principles of leadership, community service, dedication and professionalism. Osteopathic medica...

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the White House is convening leaders from the colorectal cancer community this afternoon. This includes patients, survivors, private sector companies, foundations, academic institutions, and healthcare providers focused on accelerating efforts to reduce the deadly impact of colorectal cancer. Tune in to the live stream, TODAY at 1 PM MT youtube.com/watch?v=9NBkN3Suw3Y

Have you had a chance to check out the new website, Provider Bridge?

The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing by state as well as a provider portal to connect volunteer health care professionals to state agencies and health care entities.

ProviderBridge.org was created by the Federation of State Medical Boards through the CARES Act and the FORHP-supported Licensure Portability Grant Program.

The Maternal and Child Health Training and Research Alert, Volume 18:01 is now available! View the alert here: https://www.mchtrainingresearch.com/MCHtrainfund/alerts2023/mchalert0123.html

The Division of Public Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is sponsoring a free webinar, “The Paperwork: Sight Translation Tips for Verbally Interpreting Written Documents into your Patients language” facilitated by MD Translation Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:00-1:00 Mountain Time. Attendees will learn strategies and interventions to overcome language and cultural barriers that have put certain groups at higher risk for diseases like COVID-19.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited, register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ei98B1EgSXSG1lzNzSN_dg

Funding for this webinar is made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities, OT21-2103. For questions, please email [email protected]

Join the Special and Vulnerable Populations - Diabetes Task Force for this Fall’s Diabetes in Special and Vulnerable Populations: A National Learning Series. This series will take a deeper dive into issues around systemic, structural, and environmental barriers and strategies for improving diabetes care. Each webinar will focus on specific strategies for developing, evaluating, and supporting effective health care delivery models designed to meet the specific needs of special and vulnerable populations. To learn more and register please visit: https://chcdiabetes.org/nls

The Idaho Oral Health Alliance, in partnership with , Idaho Public Health Districts, Idaho Office of Head Start Collaboration, Idaho Division of Maternal and Child Health, and IdahoSTARS, is offering free training for childcare providers including Head Start teachers, Parents-As-Teachers, and Nurse-Family Partnership providers. The free four-hour training is based on the Cavity Free Kids curriculum of the ARCORA Foundation.

November 19, 2022 Boise 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 6, 2023 Lewiston 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 7, 2023 Coeur d’Alene 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 21, 2023 Twin Falls 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Register today at: https://www.idahooralhealth.org/regional-childcare-training/

In September, HRSA presented a webinar to share practical strategies for addressing burnout and promoting employee wellness and resilience. We featured the director of the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and a panel discussion with health center staff from across the country describing specific strategies they use to foster workplace wellness. If you missed it, watch the recording now

https://zoomgov.com/rec/play/fBClwKNy_2i3LiNuw-bwMIE2TQR1DWvgcg22B5Xspwc7Xu9EM52JDMoIOTj_6KyzR29Vd7a28w8JMuwB.tWahOVR9ysjjkHmK?autoplay=true&startTime=1663174881000

Introducing the Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit! Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU) STAR2 Center and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) TODAY to learn about their upcoming Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit.

Today's webinar and accompanying toolkit will connect organization leaders with the understanding and strategies they need to support the health and well-being of their workforce and address some of the structural problems plaguing the health care industry even before the pandemic.

Thursday, November 17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NdjDL7w1SRqysK4OXpc1FA

Did you miss the last NHSC Students to Service (S2S) LRP Application Q&A Session? We’ve got you covered! Join us Tuesday, November 22 between 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET to hear more about the NHSC S2S LRP and get your questions answered. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EhPbUH

Join HRSA TODAY for a Virtual Job Fair! November 16, 2022, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET.

What Happens During a Virtual Job Fair?

As an attendee, you can move freely among booths for healthcare facilities in our virtual expo floor. You can also network using one-on-one chat and join other participants in expo booths for conversation.

Join site representatives in their virtual booth to learn more about: the health care facility, the local community and population served, available position(s) available, practice models, salary, benefits, and more!

Before You Join a Virtual Job Fair - 1)Complete a clinician profile on the Health Workforce Connector. Recruiters can find you based on your profile and interests.
2) Download the Zoom app from the Download Center on the Zoom website. Otherwise, when you click the Join link, Zoom will prompt you to download and install the Zoom app.

Register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkIWA1lQ68-Hcj6q1cVIQ3ah4Ug6rTijIvT2eYeJeqAAyJvyflVQ~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg?utm_campaign=Register+Today-+HRSA+Virtual+Job+Fair+-+November+16&utm_medium+=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Thursday, November 17, is the . Use these resources from the American Cancer Society and CDC to help guide patients toward a healthier life and reduce their cancer risk:

American Cancer Society’s How to Quit Using To***co: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/guide-quitting-smoking.html

CDC’s The Great American Smokeout: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/features/great-american-smokeout/index.html

Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a discussion with HRSA Administrator, Carole Johnson and other HHS leaders about what the federal government is doing to increase in rural communities, including disorder treatment.

Thursday, November 17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET via the following link: https://bit.ly/3tyLrrs

Join Empower Idaho's 2022 Peer Support Conference beginning Thursday! The 2022 Peer Support Conference is a comprehensive educational experience, which will offer up to five point five (5.5) CEUs for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), Certified Family Support Partners (CFSP), Certified Recovery Coaches (CRC), and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC).

To learn more and register for this event please visit https://www.empoweridaho.org/education/peer-support-conferences/

SUDEP Action Day is your opportunity to talk about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy with your healthcare provider and the epilepsy community. Only by talking about SUDEP, what it is, and how to prevent it, can we help to make a difference and reduce risk. Have honest conversations about SUDEP risks and prevention.

SUDEP Action Day Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation recognizes — a day devoted to raising awareness SUDEP Action Day — a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and inspiring action to save lives. On Join the Epilepsy Foundation on October 20, 2021 and ...

Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation recognizes SUDEP Action Day — a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and inspiring action to save lives. One week from today, on October 19, 2022, join the Epilepsy Foundation and its partners — Parents Against Mortality in Epilepsy, Danny Did Foundation, and CURE Epilepsy — by starting a conversation about and risk prevention. Only by talking about SUDEP, what it is, and how to prevent it, can we reduce risk. Learn more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDuj_j1PJrg&list=PLpIN29lx9vI7X_S5_msk8qZOL6VyLSryh&index=2

Are you a medical provider and interested in a free, on-demand 1-hour training addressing health disparities? The Rare Disease and Conditions (CARDIAC) training was made for you!

The CARDIAC training includes life-saving information on Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) presented by Dr. Bhatt of Emory University and Dr. Hafeez of the University of Florida followed by a post-training evaluation.

You will be able to view this presentation at your own pace. By the end of this training, you will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of ATTR-CM, recognize communities that are disproportionately affected by ATTR-CM, and have the confidence to refer patients with suspected ATTR-CM to specialists.

If interested, please email CARDIAC project manager, Dexter Cooper at [email protected]

: Up to $25 MILLION is available for health centers to develop innovative models of care delivery to improve health outcomes and address the needs of patients at highest risk of morbidity and mortality. http://ow.ly/g8Vo50L22ar

The Division of Public Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is sponsoring a free webinar, “For Providers: Communicating Patient Care for Interpreters” facilitated by MD Translation on October 21, 2022, 12:00-1:00 Mountain Time. Health care providers and staff will learn strategies and interventions to overcome language and cultural barriers that have put certain groups at higher risk for diseases like COVID-19.



Pre-registration is required and space is limited, register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FPAum2yzS4qFik1B6lk32A

The National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (NHSC S2S LRP) is accepting applications now through December 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

You may qualify for up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment for your medical, nursing, or dental school student loans in exchange for a three-year service commitment in a high-need rural, tribal, or urban community. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3raQm0w

Join us in spreading the word about . With the Lupus Foundation of America's symptom tracker, you can easily become more aware of lupus symptoms in your health of those of your loved ones. Check out this and many other resources about lupus at: https://befiercetakecontrol.org/aboutus

The Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) is a national resource center developed to accelerate innovative and evidence-informed interventions that improve maternal health and eliminate maternal health inequities in the US. Visit their resource center now at www.maternalhealthlearning.org

Are you interested in collaborating to create solutions that improve rural health? If so, come join like-minded folks at the Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) UnConference: Cultivating Telementoring Solutions for the Rural Health Workforce, a FREE virtual event on October 26, 2022, 10:00am – 2:00pm CT. Register now: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvdO-oqDIsHdevmslhtis57qVLuRQjGk3s

Community Health Workers (Promotores de Salud) bridge the gap between community members and health care/community resources. They’re invited to join the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH) to learn how to effectively promote healthy choices and changes at individual and community levels. Sessions will focus exclusively on Hispanic communities living in public housing. Participants will be eligible for continuing education (CEU) and a certificate of completion. Visit the registration page for details.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Promoviendo Decisiones Saludables y Cambios en la Comunidad: Un Curso de Aprendizaje en Línea para Promotores de Salud . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Los promotores de salud forman una parte crucial en las comunidades ya que sirven como puente de brecha entre miembros de comunidades con escasos recursos y el acceso a cuidados médicos u otros recursos comunitarios. Entre lo más importante, los promotores de salud se especializan en brindar servi...

Join the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) to examine the intersection of , conditions, and homelessness. This learning collaborative is an opportunity to delve into best practices and build capacity to implement innovative solutions for meeting the needs of individuals who are living in encampments. Visit the registration page for details or to apply by Wednesday, October 19.

https://nhchc.org/webinars/learning-collaborative-addressing-co-occurring-substance-use-and-mental-health-conditions-among-people-experiencing-unsheltered-homelessness/

The National Center for Equitable Care for Elders presents an opportunity to learn about as an essential part of age-friendly health care. Participants will use techniques like care mapping to visualize and tailor assistance to caregiver social needs. Visit the registration page for session dates and times and apply. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, October 11.

https://ece.hsdm.harvard.edu/partnering-family-caregivers-older-adults

Participate in the Health Center Workforce Well-being Survey!

The survey results will impact HRSA’s future policy and programs. Health center leaders must commit to participate, including uploading a list of staff emails, by 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 28. This critical step ensures responses are confidential.

ACT NOW to make sure your health center is included in this national measure of health center workforce well-being. Want to see the questions included in the survey? Have questions about how it was developed or confidentiality? Visit their website now: https://bphc.hrsa.gov/technical-assistance/clinical-quality-improvement/health-center-workforce-well-being-initiative

Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) introduced the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration, to advance the White House Strategy to Address our National Mental Health Crisis announced earlier this year. View the brief: https://aspe.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/84a701e0878bc26b2812a074aa22a3e2/roadmap-behavioral-health-integration.pdf

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a new for research into the implementation of effective non-opioid interventions for chronic pain management in rural and remote populations. The NIH’s Helping to End Addiction Long-term (HEAL) initiative to speed scientific solutions to the national opioid public health crisis, is intending to commit $5.7M in FY2023 to this effort, which will result in five to six awards. The FOA requires partnerships with health care systems or organizations and community partners, and encourages links to key rural partners such as State Offices of Rural Health, State Rural Health Associations and Area Health Education Centers. Learn more: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-23-001.html

Have student loans? You may qualify for up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment for your medical, nursing, or dental school student loans. In return, you provide at least three years of service in a high-need rural, tribal, or urban community.

National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program opens soon! Here are the steps to get ready: determine your eligibility, gather your relevant documents for uploading, learn how to apply.

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Rural Children More Likely to Report Positive Childhood Experiences.

While studies have shown rural children face higher rates of many adverse childhood experiences – also known as ACEs – new research aimed at distinguishing urban-rural differences finds factors that may give rural areas an edge in positive experiences. These include a greater likelihood that children volunteer in their church, school, or community; they are more likely to have a mentor for advice or guidance; and that they are more likely to live in a safe and supportive neighborhood.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jrh.12708

CMS Asks You to Make Your Voice Heard – Respond by November 4.

The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) seeks public input on access to health care and related challenges, understanding provider experiences, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers and flexibilities provided in response to the Public Health Emergency. CMS will use the comments received to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies across CMS policies, programs, and practices. CMS notes that responses may include, but are not limited to, challenges in accessing care in underserved areas, including rural areas.

https://www.cms.gov/request-information-make-your-voice-heard

Update on Rural Independently Owned Pharmacy Closures in the United States, 2003-2021.

Nearly half of rural pharmacies are independently owned retail stores and are susceptible to closing due to financial hardship. This policy brief from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis builds on the history of Rural Policy Research Institute projects examining the provision of pharmacy services and updates pharmacy closure in rural areas of the United States. Monthly data on all institutions providing pharmacy services in the 50 states and the District of Columbia were obtained from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs.

https://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/alerts/504

Today, September 18, we observe /AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. According to the 2020 Ryan White's HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Annual Client-Level Data Report, 47.9 percent of RWHAP clients are aged 50 and older.

HRSA's HIV/AIDS Bureau and its supported programs have released multiple resources in recent years that focus on the specific HIV care needs of older individuals. View those now through the link below.

https://targethiv.org/library/ryan-white-and-hivaids-aging-awareness-day?utm_campaign=enews20220915&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

For organizations working with families: please use and direct families to this website which provides help in finding health insurance programs and dental providers, by state.

This is a back-to-school initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Organizations can use toolkits found on the Back-to-School & School-Based Outreach page to get the word out.

https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/coverage/index.html

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services made the declaration last week to focus federal resources on a growing public health threat. As of Wednesday, August 10, there were 9,492 confirmed cases in the United States. On Friday, August 12, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) updated clinical characteristics of monkeypox cases and will give ongoing guidance through Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity.

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/index.asp