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Find health related news, events, updates, and other information in West Virginia and across the nation here. Focused on issues pertaining to rural health and our communities
INVITATION – Thurs 4/22: White House Event for CBOs and Faith Organizations
On Thursday 4/22, the White House is hosting an event that will focus on how faith and community organizations can help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts. We hope you can be there, please feel free to share with partner organizations who would be interested. All In:...
Opinion: Our health system is not equipped to vaccinate rural
Despite 90 percent of Americans now being eligible to receive a COVID vaccine and more than half of rural residents having gotten a dose, one in five say they will not get vaccinated. “If your doctor or nurse doesn’t want to take the vaccine, there’s no national...
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine: Health Alert The CDC issued a Health Alert, about the CDC and FDA’s recommended pause in the use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, in part, to ensure that the health care provider community is aware of the potential for adverse events and can...
COVID-19: An Overview for Community Health Workers (CHWs) Supporting Rural Communities Webinar – This Thursday
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA), in partnership with the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), will be hosting a national webinar entitled, "COVID-19: An Overview for Community Health Workers (CHWs) Supporting Rural Communities" featuring Dr....
Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19 SAMHSA is committed to providing regular training and technical assistance (TTA) on matters related to the mental and substance use disorder field as they deal with COVID-19. Our TA programs are delivering great...
COVID-19 Community Corps
To encourage vaccinations and increase vaccine confidence, HHS launched the COVID-19 Community Corps, a nationwide, grassroots network of local voices people know and trust to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Anyone can join, even you! Learn more at...
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccine Program to All Community Health Centers Across the Country
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra today announced that all HRSA-funded health centers and Health Center Program look-alikes (LALs) will now be invited to participate in the Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program. Read the full...
More Than 500,000 Americans Have Enrolled in The Marketplace
HHS Secretary Becerra Announces More Than 500,000 Americans Have Enrolled in Marketplace Coverage During Special Enrollment Period Largest increase in enrollment among Black consumers and among Americans near the poverty level in two years Today, U.S. Department of...
Repayment of COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments
News Repayment of COVID-19 Accelerated and Advance Payments Began on March 30, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Administration – No Out-of-Pocket Cost to Patients Alcohol Misuse: Medicare Covers Screening & Counseling Compliance DMEPOS: Bill Correctly for Items Provided...
Information, Data, and Tools to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Underserved Communities
Friday, April 16, 2021 1:15-2:45 PM EDT COVID inoculation rates in U.S. minority communities are dismal, hovering around 8%. They are currently eight times higher in white communities. Studies show that causes include misinformation about vaccine effectiveness and...
Federal Grantees May Now Use Funds to Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips
Federal Grantees May Now Use Funds to Purchase Fentanyl Test Strips New Guidance Aims to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced today...
Grant Announcement: Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Grant Program
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Grant Program Application Due Date: Friday, May 21, 2021 SAMHSA is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Community Mental Health Centers (Short Title: CMHC) grant program. The purpose of this program is to enable...