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Jan 15, 2025 - Announces a new grant to combat the opioid epidemic in rural Georgia by training, supporting, and compensating 50 rural pharmacists in dispensing naloxone in addition to community education regarding local resources. Describes increases in overdose deaths and the use of fentanyl in Georgia.
Source: UGA Today
Jan 15, 2025 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) correcting the January 8, 2025, notice requesting nominations of candidates to serve as primary and alternate delegates for the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIHE TAC). Nomination letters are encouraged by February 18, 2025, but will continue to accept nominations until all primary and alternate delegate positions are filled. Nominees will be notified of the delegate selection status in March 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 8, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is accepting nominations of candidates to serve as primary and alternate delegates for the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIHE TAC). CIIHE TAC delegates must be elected tribal officials from a federally recognized tribe acting in their official capacity or individuals designated by an elected tribal official. There are vacancies for all IHS areas, except the Navajo and Tucson Areas. Nomination letters are encouraged by January 17, 2024, but will continue to accept nominations until all primary and alternate delegate positions are filled.
Source: Federal Register
Jan 7, 2025 - Describes a program connecting nurses in training with patients through free screenings in rural and other underserved communities across Indiana, offering the students hands-on practice and increasing access to healthcare for rural residents. Highlights other health outreach activities through Indiana University including eye exams, oral healthcare, fitness assessments, and more. Notes the efforts by the university to address healthcare workforce shortages in the state.
Source: News at IU
Jan 3, 2025 - Describes a new state-funded work group within Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration that will offer guidance on agricultural and rural behavioral health. Highlights mental health outcome disparities for farmers and ranchers and farming-related stressors contributing to those disparities.
Source: The Colorado Sun
Jan 3, 2025 - Notice of proposed rule from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposing changes to its medical regulations to exempt Whole Health well-being services from the copayment requirements for inpatient hospital care and outpatient medical care. Comments are due by March 4, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 30, 2024 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announcing updates to the HRSA-supported Women's Preventive Services Guidelines relating to screening and counseling for intimate partner and domestic violence, breast cancer screening for women at average risk, and patient navigation for breast and cervical cancer screening. For most non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage, this update will take effect in 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 27, 2024 - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking information about the impact of ageism in healthcare and methods and strategies to address ageism in healthcare delivery. Information collected will inform future research priorities and studies, policies, and initiatives to improve the quality and outcomes of care for older adults. Includes specific questions of interest to AHRQ, including how ageism varies across diverse population groups, such as older adults living in rural or socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. Comments are due by March 15, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 24, 2024 - Profiles a mobile clinic offering maternal healthcare to women who struggle with access in rural Eastern Kentucky, noting the maternal health disparities in the area. Discusses the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant funding the program and sustainability plans.
Source: Kentucky Lantern
Dec 24, 2024 - Highlights mental health challenges for rural residents, particularly farmers, during the holidays. Includes strategies for overcoming unhealthy coping habits.
Source: RFD-TV