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Training to provide medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) for clinicians in high-need communities. Clinicians who complete the training may be priority applicants for some NHSC loan repayment programs.
...communities. Completion of the training will count toward meeting MATE Act training requirements for practitioners registering for or renewing a DEA license. The training is free to complete, and is available in-person or online...
Date: Aug 26, 2020
From decreasing stigma to increasing treatment access and the impact of COVID-19, experts and rural healthcare organizations speak out on alcohol use and misuse in rural America. - The Rural Monitor
...worker with JBS International , providing national technical assistance for rural community opioid response grantees. He also self-describes as having a passion for "specifically addressing stigma and eliminating discrimination for all people dealing with...
Reviewed: Jun 20, 2023
Resources and information related to rural long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and others. Includes sections on workforce issues, mental health needs, antibiotic stewardship, and oral health.
...communities. These facilities and their employees contribute to the local economy through local spending for supplies and services, as do friends and relatives who visit facility residents. The Effect of Nursing Home Closure on Local...
Date: Jun 14, 2023
A December 2021 survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) suggests that farmers and farmworkers are more aware of mental health resources and less likely to see stigma as a barrier to care, compared to previous surveys. Experts from AgriSafe, AgWell, and AFBF share their own success stories of stigma reduction as well as the challenges that remain in addressing farmers' mental health. - The Rural Monitor
...health topics. McGinlay believes this direct approach is appreciated in the agriculture community, "when time is of the essence and you want to see results as quickly as possible." McGinlay's work also shows...
Reviewed: Jun 11, 2024
A one-stop shop for children and families facing developmental, behavioral, and social/emotional issues.
...health Speech and language therapy Occupational therapy Psychology Screenings and diagnostic evaluations Group and individual therapy Pediatric care Consultation Follow-up services Training and education Support and recreational activities for children and families...
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022
A recovery peer advocate program in Seneca Nation has helped to reduce substance misuse among the Seneca Nation community.
...community members who have substance or opioid dependency disorder through recovery. Seneca Strong uses innovative and strengths-based intervention approaches that support both individuals and families. Seneca Strong operates within the Seneca Nation Health System...
Date: Dec 18, 2024
The GRACE Youth and Family Center for Everyone brings free programming to children and teenagers in a county with one of the highest drug overdose rates in the state. - The Rural Monitor
...Community Built a Grassroots Youth and Family Center from the Ground Up by Gretel Kauffman Matthew Probst, PA-C, stands in front of the GRACE Center with center participants. Grace was many things...
Reviewed: Sep 17, 2025
Information and frequently asked questions on the requirements and benefits of the J-1 visa waiver, which waives the two-year home residency requirement and allows a foreign physician to stay in the U.S. to practice in a federally designated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), Medically Underserved Area (MUA), or for a Medically Underserved Population (MUP), if recommended by an interested federal government agency.
...worker status A letter of support from the authorized official requesting the physician's waiver recommendation. This might be the governor or a designee, such as the state health director A no-objection letter from...
Reviewed: Dec 12, 2025
Learn how a specialized workforce can support rural substance use disorder programs
...communities, provider types who may be SUD treatment prescribers include: Certified nurse midwives (CNMs) Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) Nurse practitioners (NPs) Physicians (MDs and DOs) Physician assistants (PAs) In addition...
Date: Oct 18, 2017
Rural veterans may face significant challenges when pursuing careers in healthcare. Organizations like the Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit and the Consortium of Michigan Veterans Educators are working to reduce these barriers so that veterans can better serve their communities. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Workforce Studies paper reports the following as the top four barriers standing between veterans and healthcare careers: Navigating their educational benefits: The GI Bill determines educational benefits based on a veteran's period...