Rural Health Association of Tennessee, Inc.

Have you registered for our "Virtual Meeting for Rural Health Clinics" webinar happening tomorrow? Hear up-to-date information from Division of TennCare officials, NARHC, and RHA of TN. Register for the meeting at https://tnruralhealth.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=276&Itemid=138&year=2022&month=10&day=28&title=virtual-meeting-for-rhcs&uid=f85b0a67a638f3b8d1c39a600f784e90

There's still time to register for today's webinar! Join us at 10am CST to hear from TDH Epidemiologist Ashley Keese on "Making Sense of Strategy: Protecting Our Communities Amidst COVID-19" Register at https://www.tnruralhealth.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=277&Itemid=138&year=2022&month=10&day=27&title=making-sense-of-strategy-protecting-our-communities-amidst-covid-19&uid=b0e85027adf821ba9a3b8c5b17849bc5

Join us for a Virtual Meeting for Rural Health Clinics on October 28th! Hear up-to-date information from Division of TennCare officials, NARHC, and RHA of TN. Register for the meeting at https://www.tnruralhealth.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=276&Itemid=138&year=2022&month=10&day=28&title=virtual-meeting-for-rhcs&uid=f85b0a67a638f3b8d1c39a600f784e90

Join the Rural Health Association of Tennessee and Charles James with North American HMS to learn more about Value-Based Payments on Friday, August 26th at 11:00am CST. Register for this free webinar and view our other upcoming events on the calendar at tnruralhealth.org/events

Join Kinika Young with and Jacy Warrell with tomorrow, August 10th, 11am CT/12pm ET for a discussion on health care access once the public health emergency ends.

Rural Health Association of Tennessee has been named as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by U.S. Department of Labor.

Yesterday, we held a signing event to celebrate our very own registered Workforce Development Apprentices who are leading our Apprenticeship program: Patty Lane, Beth Keylon, April Judkins, and Dorshonda Evans. Also pictures is Allie Haynes our esteemed Membership Manager

Beyond proud of this team for building and growing this program aimed at bringing more people into healthcare 💚

For more details on this program and what it means to be an Apprenticeship Ambassador, visit www.tnruralhealth.org/blog

Come join us as we have our first Apprenticeship Signing! Join us on Wednesday, August 3rd at 1:00pm in Lawrenceburg, and see how you working with apprentices can help your business!

Do you or someone you know need help with finding health insurance? We are so excited to welcome our new agent, Andrew, to the team! He will be able to help navigate the process of finding health insurance. Find out more at tnruralhealth.org/enroll or call 866-675-7092.

Have you checked out our new Maternal Health Resources Page? Find all kinds of resources, webinars, and news on Maternal Health in Rural Tennessee at bit.ly/3PcXkfR

In observance of Independence Day, RHA of TN will be closed. Have a great day!

Stay healthy at work with these tips!

Reminder, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and continue to get boosters as they are released.

Find a vaccine location near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/

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Join RHA of TN today! As a member, you will have access to an abundance of resources and networking opportunities to connect with others who have the same goals to lead Rural Tennessee to a healthier tomorrow.

Learn more at https://www.tnruralhealth.org/membership
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Join us as we kick off our lunch and learn webinar series for Rural Heath Clinics on Cost Reporting featuring guest speaker Mark Lynn with Healthcare Business Specialists.

Join us on July 8th at 11:00 AM CST. Register at tnruralhealth.org/events
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Submit your proposals for our 28th Annual Rural Health Association of TN Conference on November 16th - 18th in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Find out more about our conference at https://www.tnruralhealth.org/annual-conference
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RHA of TN will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a 3rd round of free at-home tests. Order yours today.
COVID.gov/tests - Free at-home COVID-19 test.

Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests?
Call 1-800-232-0233

Register today to earn the nation’s only RHC/FQHC-specific coding and billing credentials! To learn more and register visit https://bit.ly/3Qb9yqc

There’s nothing as important to families as the health and safety of their babies, and the formula shortage has left many people feeling anxious about how they’ll feed them. Some young children, teens, and adults with medical needs also rely on formula for their nutrition.

They may be impacted by the shortage, too. We know it’s not easy to change a diet reliant on formula. However, if you can’t find formula in stock, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers these recommendations: https://www.hhs.gov/formula/index.html

A new, confidential, toll-free hotline is now available for expecting and new moms who are experiencing maternal depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns. According to the Tennessee Department of Health 2022 Maternal Mortality Report, mental health conditions were a factor in 33% of deaths occurring during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy in Tennessee in 2020.

Expecting or new moms who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts can get support by phone or text at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).

RHA of TN Workforce Coordinator, April Judkins, is seen here with Apprentice Kayla. Kayla was able to buy purchase her very own Littman Stethoscope, BP Cuff, and Compression Socks. Learn more about our apprenticeship program at https://www.tnruralhealth.org/rural-workforce
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Summer is a great time to vacation and travel with family. Visit the CDC website for the most current information on COVID-19 and traveling https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
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Our members at Servolution Health Services, Inc. and their partners in Claiborne County, TN will be hosting a Faith and Recovery Day on Sat, June 18, 2022
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT.

Schedule to include:
- Praise & Worship
- TN Dept of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Faith Based Initiative
- Recovery Support: Access & Capacity Building
- Stories of Hope
- Musical Entertainment
- Resource Information
- Vendors & Door Prizes!
Registration Link: https://faith-and-recovery-day.eventbrite.com/
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Did you know that June is Men's Health Month? If you missed last week's webinar, "Time out for Men's Health" presented by Mike Leventhal the Executive Director of The Men's Health Network-TN, you can view the recording here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/1905397999313387280
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Do you have COVID-19 questions?

The Case & Community Support Team (CCST) can answer your COVID-19 related questions. Give them a call today! 615-770-6940

Membership with us has a variety of benefits, join today to get:
✅ Free/discounted job postings
✅ Networking Opportunities
✅ Opportunities to represent RHA of TN
✅ Technical assistance and grant support
For more information on becoming a member, please visit: https://www.tnruralhealth.org/membership