PUBLICATIONS
Treasury, NCUA Partner to Increase Opportunities for Low-Income Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund today signed an agreement that will streamline the application process for low-income credit unions to become certified as Community Development Financial Institutions. Credit unions that obtain CDFI certification can access training and competitive award programs provided by the CDFI Fund, and these resources can aid these institutions’ capacity to provide underserved communities with access to safe and affordable financial services.
Here’s How the White House Plans to Address Rural America’s Struggle with Heroin
Jan 15, 2016 -- Announces President Obama's plans to launch a new interagency effort, led by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, to address heroin and opioid abuse in rural areas, among other pressing issues.
Source: The Washington Post
MSU Study Finds Nurse Practitioners More Likely than Medical Doctors to Work in Rural Areas
Jan 14, 2016 -- Describes recent research that found nurse practitioners are more likely than physicians to provide care in rural settings. Presents the findings to better help address disparities in healthcare access between urban and rural areas.
Source: Montana State University
Mortality and Life Expectancy in Rural America: Connecting the Health and Human Service Safety Nets to Improve Health Outcomes Over the Life Course
A policy brief describing the driving forces of rural health disparities in Appalachian Kentucky offering recommendations with national relevancy to address these challenges. Discusses rural and urban differences in life expectancy and mortality rates, and other significant factors including behavioral health, substance abuse, population health, trauma care, and transportation.
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
Date: 10/2015
EVENTS
USDA Announces Webinar Schedule for the Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grant Program
On January 27th, February 2nd, and February 18th (1 – 3 pm EST) the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) will host webinars focused on the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. These webinars will inform participants about the major eligibility and regulatory requirements of the program and will provide detailed guidance on how to submit a successful grant application. There will also be time for participants to ask the speakers specific questions about putting together an application. To preregister, please contact Deborah Anderson or Gayle Buckner at (202) 720-0800 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Webinar Rescheduled: Q&A Session: HOME Consortia and the eCon Planning Suite
Due to the impending snow storm on the east coast, the HOME Consortia and the eCon Planning Suite Q&A Webinar scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM EST is Cancelled.
The webinar is rescheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. All persons registered for the January 22, 2016 webinar do not need to register again. The registration period will also be extended until February 4, 2016 for any new registrants. You can Register Now.
Webinar: Are Some Rural Areas of the US Seeing a Drop in Life Expectancy and Increased Mortality?
Jan 14, 2016 -- On January 28, 2016 the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health & Human Services (NACRHHS) will hold a discussion via webcast, open to the public, on their most recent policy brief, Mortality and Life Expectancy in Rural America: Connecting the Health and Human Service Safety Nets to Improve Health Outcomes over the Life Course.
Source: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health & Human Services
