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Join us in celebrating the this ! Rural America is fueling an innovative rural health infrastructure and offers a beautiful and challenging landscape requiring unique approaches to healthcare. Learn more about the efforts of rural health champions, like us, by visiting powerofrural.org

Help us celebrate the power of rural this Rural America is fueling an innovative rural health infrastructure and offers a beautiful and challenging landscape requiring unique approaches. Learn more about the efforts of rural healthcare champions dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America by visiting powerofrural.org

Join the Speedy Foundation on November 14, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM MT for a screening of Hope Lives, Preventing Teen Su***de, followed by a brief panel discussion. Register for the screening by visiting this link: https://www.mentallycovered.org/blogs/events/hopelives

This week’s Grand Rounds presentation is not to be missed! Join Jayne Josephine, RN, CCCTM, CHPN and Melody Weaver, NP as they share the research findings that lead to their development of the ADRD Care Competency Model for Healthcare. Not a SWIDME member? No problem! Sign up now by visiting our website and clicking on continuing education. We can’t wait to see you on Wednesday!

The Idaho AHEC Scholars stands as a nationally recognized certificate initiative backed by HRSA/AHEC, designed for students within health professions programs who seek to elevate their interprofessional competencies. This program centers on eight fundamental subject domains, augmenting the expertise of each health scholar, with the goal of cultivating a versatile and capable primary care workforce, dedicated to serving rural and underserved communities. Explore eligibility, annual requirements, and submit your application on our website - link in bio!

SWIDME is now offering continuing medical education annual memberships! SWIDME memberships are designed for physicians who are eager to advance their medical knowledge and stay at the forefront of their profession. Collect AMA PRA Category 1 Credits weekly during SWIDME Grand Rounds - only available to members! We hope you’ll join us!

Rural America is incredibly diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving in culture and community. That's why NRHA developed the Faces of Rural Campaign. To better showcase the diversity and power of rural communities. Join us in showcasing the power of rural communities by sharing the many faces of your rural community on social media by using the hashtag

NRHA - Faces of Rural

If are holding you back, the NHSC could be the key to your debt relief. Learn more about the three LRPs that can provide workers loan repayment in return for your service at an NHSC-approved site: https://bit.ly/3Y0kfPV

Our very own AHEC Scholar, Madison Summers, was named ICOM's Student Doctor of the Year! Congrats, Madison!

Madison Summers named ICOM Student Doctor of the Year - Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Madison Summers, Class of 2024, has been named ICOM’s 2022-2023 Student Doctor of the Year (SDOY). Each year, the ICOM Student Government Association requests nominations of students who demonstrate the principles of leadership, community service, dedication and professionalism. Osteopathic medica...

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the White House is convening leaders from the colorectal cancer community this afternoon. This includes patients, survivors, private sector companies, foundations, academic institutions, and healthcare providers focused on accelerating efforts to reduce the deadly impact of colorectal cancer. Tune in to the live stream, TODAY at 1 PM MT youtube.com/watch?v=9NBkN3Suw3Y

Have you had a chance to check out the new website, Provider Bridge?

The site provides up-to-date information on emergency regulation and licensing by state as well as a provider portal to connect volunteer health care professionals to state agencies and health care entities.

ProviderBridge.org was created by the Federation of State Medical Boards through the CARES Act and the FORHP-supported Licensure Portability Grant Program.

The Maternal and Child Health Training and Research Alert, Volume 18:01 is now available! View the alert here: https://www.mchtrainingresearch.com/MCHtrainfund/alerts2023/mchalert0123.html

The Division of Public Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is sponsoring a free webinar, “The Paperwork: Sight Translation Tips for Verbally Interpreting Written Documents into your Patients language” facilitated by MD Translation Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 12:00-1:00 Mountain Time. Attendees will learn strategies and interventions to overcome language and cultural barriers that have put certain groups at higher risk for diseases like COVID-19.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited, register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ei98B1EgSXSG1lzNzSN_dg

Funding for this webinar is made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Idaho Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities, OT21-2103. For questions, please email [email protected]

Join the Special and Vulnerable Populations - Diabetes Task Force for this Fall’s Diabetes in Special and Vulnerable Populations: A National Learning Series. This series will take a deeper dive into issues around systemic, structural, and environmental barriers and strategies for improving diabetes care. Each webinar will focus on specific strategies for developing, evaluating, and supporting effective health care delivery models designed to meet the specific needs of special and vulnerable populations. To learn more and register please visit: https://chcdiabetes.org/nls

The Idaho Oral Health Alliance, in partnership with , Idaho Public Health Districts, Idaho Office of Head Start Collaboration, Idaho Division of Maternal and Child Health, and IdahoSTARS, is offering free training for childcare providers including Head Start teachers, Parents-As-Teachers, and Nurse-Family Partnership providers. The free four-hour training is based on the Cavity Free Kids curriculum of the ARCORA Foundation.

November 19, 2022 Boise 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 6, 2023 Lewiston 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 7, 2023 Coeur d’Alene 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

January 21, 2023 Twin Falls 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Register today at: https://www.idahooralhealth.org/regional-childcare-training/

In September, HRSA presented a webinar to share practical strategies for addressing burnout and promoting employee wellness and resilience. We featured the director of the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and a panel discussion with health center staff from across the country describing specific strategies they use to foster workplace wellness. If you missed it, watch the recording now

https://zoomgov.com/rec/play/fBClwKNy_2i3LiNuw-bwMIE2TQR1DWvgcg22B5Xspwc7Xu9EM52JDMoIOTj_6KyzR29Vd7a28w8JMuwB.tWahOVR9ysjjkHmK?autoplay=true&startTime=1663174881000

Introducing the Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit! Join the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved’s (ACU) STAR2 Center and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) TODAY to learn about their upcoming Organizational Leadership and Resiliency Toolkit.

Today's webinar and accompanying toolkit will connect organization leaders with the understanding and strategies they need to support the health and well-being of their workforce and address some of the structural problems plaguing the health care industry even before the pandemic.

Thursday, November 17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NdjDL7w1SRqysK4OXpc1FA

Did you miss the last NHSC Students to Service (S2S) LRP Application Q&A Session? We’ve got you covered! Join us Tuesday, November 22 between 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET to hear more about the NHSC S2S LRP and get your questions answered. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3EhPbUH

Join HRSA TODAY for a Virtual Job Fair! November 16, 2022, 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. ET.

What Happens During a Virtual Job Fair?

As an attendee, you can move freely among booths for healthcare facilities in our virtual expo floor. You can also network using one-on-one chat and join other participants in expo booths for conversation.

Join site representatives in their virtual booth to learn more about: the health care facility, the local community and population served, available position(s) available, practice models, salary, benefits, and more!

Before You Join a Virtual Job Fair - 1)Complete a clinician profile on the Health Workforce Connector. Recruiters can find you based on your profile and interests.
2) Download the Zoom app from the Download Center on the Zoom website. Otherwise, when you click the Join link, Zoom will prompt you to download and install the Zoom app.

Register now: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AkIWA1lQ68-Hcj6q1cVIQ3ah4Ug6rTijIvT2eYeJeqAAyJvyflVQ~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg?utm_campaign=Register+Today-+HRSA+Virtual+Job+Fair+-+November+16&utm_medium+=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Thursday, November 17, is the . Use these resources from the American Cancer Society and CDC to help guide patients toward a healthier life and reduce their cancer risk:

American Cancer Society’s How to Quit Using To***co: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/guide-quitting-smoking.html

CDC’s The Great American Smokeout: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/features/great-american-smokeout/index.html

Join the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for a discussion with HRSA Administrator, Carole Johnson and other HHS leaders about what the federal government is doing to increase in rural communities, including disorder treatment.

Thursday, November 17, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET via the following link: https://bit.ly/3tyLrrs

Join Empower Idaho's 2022 Peer Support Conference beginning Thursday! The 2022 Peer Support Conference is a comprehensive educational experience, which will offer up to five point five (5.5) CEUs for Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), Certified Family Support Partners (CFSP), Certified Recovery Coaches (CRC), and Certified Peer Recovery Coaches (CPRC).

To learn more and register for this event please visit https://www.empoweridaho.org/education/peer-support-conferences/

SUDEP Action Day is your opportunity to talk about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy with your healthcare provider and the epilepsy community. Only by talking about SUDEP, what it is, and how to prevent it, can we help to make a difference and reduce risk. Have honest conversations about SUDEP risks and prevention.

SUDEP Action Day Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation recognizes — a day devoted to raising awareness SUDEP Action Day — a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and inspiring action to save lives. On Join the Epilepsy Foundation on October 20, 2021 and ...

Each year, the Epilepsy Foundation recognizes SUDEP Action Day — a day devoted to raising awareness around the world about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) and inspiring action to save lives. One week from today, on October 19, 2022, join the Epilepsy Foundation and its partners — Parents Against Mortality in Epilepsy, Danny Did Foundation, and CURE Epilepsy — by starting a conversation about and risk prevention. Only by talking about SUDEP, what it is, and how to prevent it, can we reduce risk. Learn more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDuj_j1PJrg&list=PLpIN29lx9vI7X_S5_msk8qZOL6VyLSryh&index=2

Are you a medical provider and interested in a free, on-demand 1-hour training addressing health disparities? The Rare Disease and Conditions (CARDIAC) training was made for you!

The CARDIAC training includes life-saving information on Transthyretin Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) presented by Dr. Bhatt of Emory University and Dr. Hafeez of the University of Florida followed by a post-training evaluation.

You will be able to view this presentation at your own pace. By the end of this training, you will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of ATTR-CM, recognize communities that are disproportionately affected by ATTR-CM, and have the confidence to refer patients with suspected ATTR-CM to specialists.

If interested, please email CARDIAC project manager, Dexter Cooper at [email protected]

: Up to $25 MILLION is available for health centers to develop innovative models of care delivery to improve health outcomes and address the needs of patients at highest risk of morbidity and mortality. http://ow.ly/g8Vo50L22ar

The Division of Public Health, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is sponsoring a free webinar, “For Providers: Communicating Patient Care for Interpreters” facilitated by MD Translation on October 21, 2022, 12:00-1:00 Mountain Time. Health care providers and staff will learn strategies and interventions to overcome language and cultural barriers that have put certain groups at higher risk for diseases like COVID-19.



Pre-registration is required and space is limited, register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FPAum2yzS4qFik1B6lk32A

The National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (NHSC S2S LRP) is accepting applications now through December 1, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

You may qualify for up to $120,000 in tax-free loan repayment for your medical, nursing, or dental school student loans in exchange for a three-year service commitment in a high-need rural, tribal, or urban community. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3raQm0w

Join us in spreading the word about . With the Lupus Foundation of America's symptom tracker, you can easily become more aware of lupus symptoms in your health of those of your loved ones. Check out this and many other resources about lupus at: https://befiercetakecontrol.org/aboutus

The Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) is a national resource center developed to accelerate innovative and evidence-informed interventions that improve maternal health and eliminate maternal health inequities in the US. Visit their resource center now at www.maternalhealthlearning.org