Uncategorized
‘Informative,’ ‘Thought – Provoking,’ ‘Enlightening’: All the Lonely People Upstate NY Tour
All the Lonely People, a documentary by the Clowder Group, follows a diverse group of youth and adults as they relate their experiences with loneliness and social isolation, accompanied by expert testimony, exploring various causes, consequences, and coping strategies. From May 7th-14th, NYSARH, Catskill Hudson AHEC, Central New York AHEC, Hudson Mohawk AHEC, Northern AHEC, Western New York Rural AHEC, and the Clowder Group partnered to host film screenings and panel discussions in seven communities across rural Upstate NY as part of the Older Adult Rural Support (OARS) Program. Over 100 people attended the screenings, which were well-received by audiences. This film tour was funded by a grant of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. NYSARH and the AHECs extend sincerest thanks to all thos...
New NYSARH Executive Director featured in Business Press
New NYSARH Executive Director featured in business press: Crain’s New York httpshttps://www.crainsnewyork.com/whos-news/liz-urbanski-farrell-new-york-state-association-rural-health?utm_source=health-pulse-friday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20240620&utm_content=idio-headline1://www.crainsnewyork.com/whos-news/liz-urbanski-farrell-new-york-state-association\, and American Business Journals (link to come).
Capital Tonight interview highlights NYSARH’s goals for rural health, new Executive Director
Capital Tonight interview highlights NYSARH’s goals for rural health, new Executive Director (July 3, 2024): https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2024/07/02/new-head-of-n-y–rural-health-association-on-funding
Capital Pressroom coverage of NYSARH’s goals and new Executive Director
Capital Pressroom coverage of NYSARH’s goals and new Executive Director (July 1, 2024): https://capitolpressroom.org/2024/07/01/new-advocate-for-rural-health-care-providers/
Innovative Strategies in Rural Healthcare: Success Stories from Across America
Hospital leaders at the American Hospital Association Rural Health Care Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla., showcased local initiatives to recruit and retain health care professionals. Jefferson Healthcare in Port Townsend, Wash., addressed staffing challenges by creating nurse residency and workforce development programs, cross-training nurses, and developing apprentice programs, resulting in a 50% decrease in open positions. Ohio County HealthCare in Kentucky improved work-life balance by transitioning nursing staff to salaried employees, resulting in financial savings and increased retention. Hannibal Regional Healthcare System in Hannibal, Mo., implemented sign-on bonuses and educational assistance programs, while also training and employing students and those with disabilities, le...
Federal Communications Commission Announces Wind-Down Procedures for Affordable Connectivity Program
In response to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the Wireline Competition Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued an Order detailing wind-down procedures for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The program, aimed at providing discounted internet services to low-income households, faces termination due to funding depletion. The Order outlines significant dates, impacts on consumers and providers, and guidelines for the transition period. The Affordable Connectivity Program, which has been instrumental in providing discounted internet access to over 22 million low-income households across urban and rural areas, is set to exhaust its $14.2 billion funding. The FCC projects that April 2024 will be the last month for which the program can fully reimburs...
Request for Applications (RFA) for the Making Care Primary Model Now Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare with the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) outlining model payment, care delivery, quality, and other policies for the eagerly awaited Making Care Primary (MCP) Model. This promising initiative aims to elevate the standards of primary care, enabling participants to offer patients comprehensive, high-quality, whole-person care. As the Application Portal prepares to open later this month, CMS invites interested applicants to explore the comprehensive details provided in the RFA. A dedicated announcement will be made once the Application Portal becomes accessible. Making Care Primary Model – A Glimpse into the Future CMS introduced the groundbreaking Making Care Pri...
A Chance to Learn on Full Stomach
Author: Ederaldine Simon Mark Bordeau, the Executive Director of the Rural Health Network, stated that School meals are one of the government’s most powerful tools for delivering good nutrition to children. However, in June 2022, federal waivers that ensured free school meals for all students expired. More than 726,000 students in New York lost access to free meals. In other words, many students in rural communities will not have access to the most important meal of the day, breakfast. We all know how important it is to learn on a full stomach. Many studies show that food-insecure students are more likely to have lower grade-point averages, graduate late, and/or drop out of school when compared to their food-secure peers. It is unfair for students in rural communities in New York. Mark B...
Mitchell and Kevin on TV for AmeriCorps !
As AmeriCorps Week is celebrated across the United States, the Rural Health Network of South Central New York is proud to recognize two of its outstanding volunteers, Mitchell Brooks and Kevin Davidson. Mitchell Brooks serves as the AmeriCorps Program Coordinator for the Rural Health Service Corps. In this role, he has been instrumental in ensuring that the program runs smoothly and that volunteers have the support they need to make a positive impact in their communities. Mitchell has a passion for service and is always looking for ways to engage with volunteers and help them succeed in their roles. Kevin Davidson is a Farm to School Public Health AmeriCorps Member, and his work is focused on improving the health and well-being of children in rural communities. He has been working with loc...
State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America
Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) 19th annual report on the nation’s obesity crisis found that 19 states have obesity rates over 35 percent, up from 16 states in 2021, and that social and economic factors are key drivers of increasing obesity rates. The report includes data by race, age, and state of residence and recommendations for policy action. Addressing obesity is critical because it is associated with a range of diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, sleep apnea, and some cancers. Obesity is estimated to increase U.S. healthcare spending by $170 billion annually (including billions by Medicare and Medicaid) See more here: https://www.tfah.org/report-details/state-of-obesity-2022/
NYSARH Member Spotlight: S2AY Rural Health Network Changes its Name to Pivital Public Health Partnership
New name reflects commitment to improving the health and well-being of Finger Lakes residents. S2AY Rural Health Network, a nonprofit leader in rural public health, has changed its name to Pivital Public Health Partnership. The organization’s Executive Director and Board of Directors joined with Public Health Directors from eight Finger Lakes counties to announce the name to its internal partners and stakeholders on April 20, 2022. Only Pivital Public Health Partnership unites local health departments in the Finger Lakes region to collaboratively develop and promote public health best practices. Their unique partnerships helps to accelerate improvements across the region by leveraging resources, expertise, and energy to achieve better outcomes than any one organization can achieve on thei...
- 1
- 2