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Changes to The Epclusa Product Label for Use in Pediatrics
The FDA approved Epclusa (sofosbuvir and velpatasvir) oral pellets (200/50 mg and 150/37.5 mg) for the treatment of genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in pediatric patients who are at least 3 years of age. The approval is based on...
Changes to The Mavyret Product Labeling For Use in Pediatrics
FDA approved Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) oral pellets (100mg/40mg) for the treatment of pediatric patients 3 to less than 12 years of age weighing less than 45 kg with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 infection without cirrhosis or...
June 17, WWHWV Webinar – A Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Collaborative
June 17th • 12 NOON - 1 PM A Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Collaboration Presenters: Kristin Dial, CEO, Coalfield Health Center Brief description of the presentation: The session will explore unusual and unique alliances created through Wild,...
HRSA Vulnerable Rural Hospital Assistance Program
'Vulnerable Rural Hospital Assistance Program' Application Portal is Now Open The Center for Optimizing Rural Health's (CORH) application portal for the HRSA-funded Vulnerable Rural Hospital Assistance Program (VRHAP) is now open. The portal will remain open until...
2021 PBRN Virtual Conference starts June 24th
This year's theme is PBRNs: Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Attend from Anywhere - Join this fully virtual conference from work, home or any convenient location. Insightful Presentations - Enjoy thought provoking panel discussions and presentations from...
An Overview of the National Cancer Institute’s Rural Cancer Control Initiatives
An Overview of the National Cancer Institute's Rural Cancer Control Initiatives On Tuesday, June 15th at 12:00 p.m. Central, we are hosting a webinar with the National Cancer Institute. Hear an overview of their research on rural cancer control from Robin C....
West Virginia Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment Project
West Virginia University researchers are conducting two surveys to learn more about the needs of cancer survivors and the healthcare professionals that treat them in our communities across the state. Cancer survivors and their caregivers face significant needs during...
State Association Council : Announcing National Rural Health Association’s Rural COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Library
In an effort to improve vaccination rates in rural communities to help mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) today launched a new resource library that includes curated tools to assist rural stakeholders with immediate, easy to...
NRHA-Tyson Foods-PFID Webinar on Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Rural America
NRHA is hosting a webinar in partnership with Tyson Foods and the Partnership to Fight Infectious Diseases (PFID) titled Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Rural America on Monday, June 14th at 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT (webinar flyer attached via NRHA...
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...
WV MetroNews: West Virginia Health Right opens clinic on Charleston’s West Side
By MetroNews Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For Angie Settle, the CEO of West Virginia Health Right, Tuesday marks a dream becoming a reality. West Virginia Health Right marked the opening of its West Side Clinic in Charleston with a dedication and ribbon-cutting. The...
The Deadline for the WVRHA 2021 Conference Proposals Has Been Extended
Want to spread your message to a diverse group of people interested in improving rural health? Always wanted to travel to one of the Coolest Small Towns in America? Now is your chance! The WV Rural Health Association is currently seeking proposals for presentations at...