For the ninth week in a row, COVID-19 infection and death rates in rural locations have continued to fall, hitting lows that have not been seen in 9 months. Since their peak during the second full week of January, new weekly cases have dropped by 83%. The number of weekly deaths has fallen by two-thirds… Continue reading Rural Infection and death rates on the decline
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AMerican Rescue plan to reach every U.S. County
On , March 11th, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan as a COVID-19 stimulus package into law. The American Rescue Plan will distribute more than $130 billion to local governments, including almost $9 billion for rural county governments, plus additional funds for the cities located in those counties. Additionally, The American Rescue Plan… Continue reading AMerican Rescue plan to reach every U.S. County
THe third Covid Vaccine just got approved, what makes it different?
The FDA approved immediate emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's vaccine for COVID-19. While this is the third vaccine to combat the novel virus first documented in late 2019, it does differ than its counterparts by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNtech in several ways: it only requires 1 dose, it has a different efficacy, it provides… Continue reading THe third Covid Vaccine just got approved, what makes it different?
mental Health Support Suite
In the midst of this global pandemic, a more silent enemy is creeping in, taking the form of burn out and mental health fatigue. One ysytem of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and long-term care facilities based in Central Minnesota, CentraCare has developed programs in the form of a cmprehensive webpage that offers " virtual presentation… Continue reading mental Health Support Suite
Unique Approach to Vaccine distribution in rural counties
A coliseum in Dalhart, Texas and some dedicated healthcare workers are setting the pace for vaccine distribution in rural counties and surrounding areas. Braving the cold temperatures and the wind chill, this community worked together to administer over a thousand doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine by Pfizer in just over 6 hours. With the help… Continue reading Unique Approach to Vaccine distribution in rural counties
The Newest addition to our residency program
Meet the newest member of the residency program: Manny the Model! The residency program has been gifted a new central line training model by the Southwest Va. GME Consortium. This model provides extremely realistic anatomy of the upper thorax and neck in order to help residents to skills and confidence to comfortably progress to live… Continue reading The Newest addition to our residency program
looking ahead with a new president- what’s next for rural health?
The inauguration of a new president is the story that has dominated headlines this past week. Top of mind for much of the country are questions surrounding what will be different under this new administration. The Daily Yonder has worked with some rural health community leaders to better understand what they expect and hope to… Continue reading looking ahead with a new president- what’s next for rural health?
Virginia Rural Health Industry Updates
The Virginia Rural Association is hosting a series of quarterly market updates for rural healthcare stakeholders to stay current on the changes in the healthcare marketplace in order to strategize responses to ensure vital services for rural communities. These hour-long sessions are designed with rural providers in mind and will provide crucial updates of the… Continue reading Virginia Rural Health Industry Updates
Rural Counties in jeopardy for initial vaccination plan
With all of the buzz around the approval of the vaccines for COVID-19 from Moderna and Pfizer, the next question naturally how to get the vaccine to those that are most susceptible to the virus. As it stands currently, the federal government will lean on pharmacies to help distribute vaccines as soon as they become… Continue reading Rural Counties in jeopardy for initial vaccination plan
Virginia COVID-19 vaccine Roll out plan
Governor Ralph Northam laid out the state’s three-phased plan for the distribution of the coronavirus vaccines. After months of news limited to tales of the tragedy this virus is causing for the country, this plan comes as good news. There are two companies preparing to roll out their vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, both of which… Continue reading Virginia COVID-19 vaccine Roll out plan
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 