A leading cause of disability is injury which is the number one cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44. Practicing safe behavior can prevent many injuries. Points of interest are: Prescription drug abuse Slips, trips and falls Awareness of surroundings Distracted driving Keeping safe in summer heat Proper use of… Continue reading JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN RURAL VIRGINIA
Behavioral Health in Rural Areas of Virginia - Ralph Northam's article from the Richmond Times Dispatch
MAY IS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MONTH
May is the month when we focus on Behavioral Health. In Southwest Virginia, we are designated as federally rural in Behavioral Healthcare. We especially seek pediatric behavioral health specialists, but we're always happy to talk to anyone interested in doing a residency rotation or being recruited to the area in this field.
April is Autism Awareness Month
It's Autism Awareness month - let's light it up blue, Virginia! 1 in 68 children in the SW VA schools is diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Let's shine a light on autism awareness and research!
WHAT GMEC IS AND DOES
GMEC creates and supports multiple medical residency preceptor sites in rural communities in Southwest Virginia, and provides expense-paid or low-cost opportunities for regional medical professionals to earn onsite, culturally appropriate credits in Continuing Medical Education. Our program covers the cost of bringing residents from Virginia and other states into Southwest Virginia for rotations with local… Continue reading WHAT GMEC IS AND DOES
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 