Mr. Howard Chapman, Chair of the GMEConsortium Board, was awarded with the Ken Studer, Friend of the Association Award at the 2023 VRHA Award Lucheon. At the 2023 Virginia Rural Health Association Awards Luncheon, Chair of the GMEConsortium Board Mr. Howard Chapman was awarded with the prestigious Ken Studer, Friend of the Association Award. This… Continue reading Howard Chapman Named Friend of the VRHA
November Events
Happy Fall, all! As the year is winding down and holidays are approaching, remember to make time for yourself and enjoy the company of friends and family! Our region has a ton of events to offer so check them out down below! Lee County Check out Hale’s Haven Alpaca Fall Festival on November 4th! Alpacas,… Continue reading November Events
Pride of Rural Virginia: Community Health Chat
Join the Virginia Rural Health Association at Pride of Virginia: Dickenson County Community Health Chat on November 12th, 2023. * Register now at the link below * http://www.vrha.org/PRVDickenson
October Events
Spooky season is here! Explore the many events in the region that celebrate all things fall and Halloween. Lee County Upcoming events in Lee County include a Halloween Carnival and the annual Lee County Tobacco Festival. Embedded in the rich history of Appalachia is tobacco’s role in the economic development of the region. On October… Continue reading October Events
September Events
Summer is ending, school is in session, and fall is almost underway in the region! Check out the links below to view events in the area that are perfect for all ages. Lee County Fall Festival on September 30th. Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, a flea market and more! A perfect Saturday for the whole… Continue reading September Events
Updates – HftH Conference 2023
Can you believe the conference is less than 3 months away already? We are so excited to be back at Breaks Interstate Park! If you haven't registered and plan on lodging, please do so soon - all of our rooms at Catawba and Redbud Lodge are already booked out! CME Lectures will be from 8… Continue reading Updates – HftH Conference 2023
Rural Program Directors University (PDU)
Overview: While several training opportunities for Program, Associate Program, and Site Directors exist, very few are targeted for leaders of rural programs. There is a need for professional development opportunities for those who are faced with the extra challenges of leading their programs in resource-limited, and often isolated, communities. Rural directors may also be located… Continue reading Rural Program Directors University (PDU)
Head for the Hills 2023 – Registration Now Open!
Breaks Interstate ParkOctober 13-14th, 2023Breaks, VA 24607 Free for primary care/hospitalist physicians and nurse practitioners working in Southwest Virginia’s 13 counties CME Lectures: 8 am – 12 pm each dayFriday afternoon activities will be planned at the park. View 2023 Agenda PDF Flyer - Please Share REGISTER NOW! In order to prevent expenses lost for… Continue reading Head for the Hills 2023 – Registration Now Open!
Masks, Misinformation, and Making Do: Appalachian Healthcare Workers and the COVID Pandemic chronicles ‘perfect storm’ caused by pandemic in Appalachia
Cardinal News interview sharing a few of the powerful stories you’ll read in Masks, Misinformation and Making Do. Pick up a copy today to read these and many more. https://cardinalnews.org/2023/03/13/new-book-chronicles-perfect-storm-caused-by-pandemic-in-appalachia/
Policy Brief: Rural track program funding: An erosion in definitions of rural places requires new action
National Rural Health Association policy position paper discussing graduate medical education (GME) in rural areas. Discusses policy changes to rural hospital classification and the impact of these changes on rural GME and rural training track programs. Rural Track Program Funding: An Erosion in Definitions of Rural Places Requires New Action
