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
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 