National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is an opportunity to celebrate the #PowerOfRural and bring much-needed attention to the incredible efforts of rural communities, providers, and stakeholders! PowerOfRural.org is home to everything you need to make this year’s celebration a success.

The 2024 Promotional Toolkit is full of free downloads! Grab the new logo, social media graphics/cover images, activity sheets, templates, posters, and more!  

The Power of Rural Shop is open for business! From now until September 22 (the first day of fall), we’re running a "final days of summer sale." Use discount code SUMMER15 for 15% off your order! 

Follow @NOSORH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for NRHD news to share. Use #PowerofRural or #NationalRuralHealthDay (and tag @NOSORH) in your social posts! The Promotional Toolkit has a social media section with prebuilt social posts—post to your own channels in just a couple of clicks! 

The RME Collaborative invites you to attend the Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2024 on Saturday, November 23! This free, multi-topic, interactive CME/CE conference is designed for clinicians serving patients from rural and underserved areas! The live broadcast starts at 9:00 am ET and offers a unique opportunity to earn FREE CME/CE credits, including pharmacology credits for nurses.

Why Attend? 

• Diverse Topics: Sessions will cover a range of important health issues, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, nasal polyps, Alzheimer’s Disease, and more.
• Expert Insights: Learn evidence-based recommendations from expert faculty.
• Interactive Experience: Participate in live polls and ask questions in real time to gain practical insights tailored to the unique needs of patients in rural and underserved areas. 

Visit rhcc2024.com to register and view accreditation information. For questions, please contact RME Collaborative at cme@ruralhealthcme.com or 800-913-9370. 

Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison

Appropriations Update: Congress returns to DC on September 9 following a five-week hiatus. Upon returning, they will have three weeks to agree to a continuing resolution (CR) on FY 2025 spending. The House plans to vote on a CR bill next week that would fund federal agencies through February 2025. Given various policy riders expected to be included in the House bill, Senate Democrats will oppose the measure. Ultimately, that gives Congress 1-2 weeks to pass a more straightforward CR that will keep federal programs funded at FY 2024 levels through the election. Read More

Back by popular demand, the NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute will return in the Fall of 2024! This program is designed to equip grant writers in rural areas with essential skills and strategies. Led by experienced instructor Teryl Eisinger, who brings over 25 years of grant writing expertise, the Institute promises to be an invaluable resource. Virtual learning sessions will be held Mondays from 3:00-4:30 pm ET, starting October 21 and running through December 16, 2024. Stay tuned for more information on how to register and take advantage of this opportunity to advance your grant writing capabilities! For questions, contact Beth Kolf at bethk@nosorh.org. 

Rural hospitals face unique challenges. Financial uncertainty and isolated data often hinder the ability to provide quality care. This is the heart and soul of REDi Health. Founded in 2021, our mission is to break down data silos and address financial issues across rural facilities head-on. By driving and documenting immediate financial stability, we enable rural communities to begin the data-driven journey of enhanced clinical workflows and strategic population health efforts for improved healthcare quality. Read More

The Rural Telementoring Training Center (RTTC) invites you to their 3rd annual Rural Telementoring UnConference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The UnConference is a FREE, virtual event featuring an array of brief presentations on rural health and telementoring followed by group discussion, idea generation, and collaboration. Unlike traditional conferences, an UnConference provides a structure that facilitates sharing experiences, idea generation, and partnership building in pursuit of shared goals. This year’s theme is Enhancing Rural Resilience: The intersection of climate, behavioral health, and workforce. Register now!   

A competitive labor market means that rural healthcare providers need to rethink their approach to recruitment and retention. In this article from our partners at Wipfli, discover six ways your organization can reach new talent and become a more competitive employer. Read full article