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- June 12, 2013
Long-term care a looming crisis, but Colorado takes an important step
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreSolutionsJune 10, 2013 Both Colorado and the United States face a crisis over long-term care for our aging population. (Baby boomers, this means you.) In a few years, an unparalleled demographic shift will begin to place unprecedented demands on both our health care and long-term-care systems. When this shift...
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Registration has opened for 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreThe 22nd Annual Colorado Rural Health Conference will be held October 17-18, 2013 at Hotel Elegante in Colorado Springs. This year’s conference will provide participants with a wide range of educational topics, networking, resource opportunities and much more. Register today at the early bird discounted rate! Early Bird Member...
- June 12, 2013
Rural Health Excellence Award
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreThe Rural Health Excellence Award is now open for nominations. Do you know someone who is doing amazing work in Colorado’s rural communities? Nominate them for the Rural Health Excellence Award! Complete a nomination form and return to bo@coruralhealth.org by July 31! This award is given annually by Colorado Rural Health Center...
- June 12, 2013
Call for Sponsors and Exhibitors! Join Us at Colorado’s Premier Conference for Rural Providers
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreWE NEED YOUR HELP! Without you, we would not be able to provide such high quality programming! Thanks to conference sponsors and exhibitors, CRHC is able to present excellent speakers and sessions. Planning for the 2013 Annual Rural Health Conference is in full swing at CRHC and we need your...
- June 12, 2013
Health exchange brings new customer service center, 100 jobs to Colorado Springs
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreThe Gazette June 10, 2013 Colorado Springs has been chosen as the site for a new customer service center that will employ about 100 people who will help Coloradans navigate a new health insurance marketplace created in the wake of the Affordable Care Act. The Colorado Springs Regional Business...
- June 12, 2013
Mental Health First Aid Training – Is your facility or community interested?
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreCRHC has become aware of a great resource for education in Rural Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid is an interactive 12-hour training course that presents an overview of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in the U.S. The course introduces participants to risk factors and warning...
- June 12, 2013
Members Only Listserv
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreIf you are currently receiving members only updates, then you have automatically been added to the list as the designated contact person at your organization. The members only listserv was created earlier this year to communicate exclusively with current CRHC members. This listserv is intended for everyone at your...
- June 12, 2013
Member Satisfaction Survey: Your feedback is requested!
By Bridgette Olson on June 12, 2013Read moreAll current CRHC members are encouraged to complete our 2013 Member Satisfaction Survey! The Colorado Rural Health Center would appreciate your participation in a member satisfaction survey in order to receive your input on its programs and services. Please be assured that all responses are strictly confidential. Your feedback...
- June 10, 2013
Prorated Membership Dues
By Bridgette Olson on June 10, 2013Read moreConsidering CRHC membership? Any new members that join will be given a prorated membership fee for the remainder of 2013. To learn more about the CRHC membership program, including fee scales and benefits, click here. To sign up at prorated amount, click here (begining July 1). If you have additional...
- June 10, 2013
Keep Up to Date on Agricultural Safety
By Bridgette Olson on June 10, 2013Read moreThe AgriSafe Network is offering a free distance learning webinar on June 19th (12 PM CDT) on Grain Safety, presented by Dan Neenan, director of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. Webinar participants will learn about the proper way to enter a grain bin, Lock-Out Tag Out procedures...