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How a Small Town Community at the Epicenter of the Opioid Crisis has Become a Beacon of Recovery. Nestled in a hollow in the heart of Appalachia—in the historic coal mining town of Hazard, Kentucky—a renovated Kmart store serves as recovery central to a population hit especially hard by the opioid epidemic. Read More
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Health Centers Serving More Medicaid Patients Than Ever. Community Health Centers are serving more Medicaid patients than ever. A NACHC analysis reveals that in 2018 health centers served 1 in 5 Medicaid beneficiaries. Read More
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Health Status and Policy Opinions Vary Across State, Regional Reports Find. Adults living in the eastern and western regions of Kentucky are more likely to smoke and also to report poorer health than those living in Louisville, Lexington and Northern Kentucky. On the other hand, the lowest uninsured rate in the Commonwealth is found among residents living in the western counties. Read More
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Unity for Community Health Day. On November 12th NACHC is sponsoring a national event for health center advocates to visit their district Congressional offices in order to promote long term funding (5 year) for 330 grants. I have included a link to their advocacy page that will give you a variety of resources for a successful visit. Also, I have included an attachment that details the effect of a funding cutoff, which is due to happen on November 12th unless action is taken by Congress. Read More
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About Kentucky Antibiotic Awareness. Kentucky Antibiotic Awareness (KAA) is a campaign to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use across the state of Kentucky. KAA encourages healthcare professionals and community members to utilize educational resources. Read More
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FindTreatment.gov Launches to Help More Americans Find Treatment for Substance Use Disorders. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects information on thousands of state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness. Read More
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Call for application: NNOHA Sealant Learning Communities Collaborative NNOHA is seeking health centers nationwide that have opportunities for improvement on the UDS Sealant Measure to participate in a virtual Sealant Learning Communities Collaborative from January to June 2020. The Sealant Learning Communities Collaborative will provide the opportunity for health centers to engage in activities that will improve their UDS Sealant Measure outcomes Read More
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National Rural Health Day, November 21, 2019. In 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) created National Rural Health Day (NRHD) as a way to applaud the ongoing efforts, contributions, and collaborations occurring in rural communities to address the unique challenges in accessing and delivering health care services. In the past eight years, the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) has planned, hosted, and participated in this annual event. Read More
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Rural county members talk 2020 census at RAC. Although the census is carried out by the federal government, counties are critical partners in making sure every citizen is counted. In rural counties, where roughly 70 percent of the hard-to-count population lives, that is particularly true. Convincing as many of them as a possible to participate in the census is necessary for counties to maximize their share of federal funding and congressional representation. Read More
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Statewide Cryptosporidium Clinician Alert. Alert regarding a recent upswing in Cryptosporidium cases in Kentucky. The actual case count is likely much higher due to many case-patients not being tested for Cryptosporidium. Read More
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Cyberattacks: Prepare for the Unexpected. The Kentucky Primary Care Association is teaming up with strategic partner, Dean Dorton, to bring you the latest in cybersecurity attacks, preparedness, and mitigation. Read More
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