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- November 15, 2012
Update from the CEO: Telling Your Story to Create Powerful Conversations
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreIt’s November, the official month of giving thanks and I would like to thank all of our members, sponsors and exhibitors for helping make CRHC’s Annual Conference one of the best on record. We appreciate your continued support. During CRHC’s Annual Conference all participants had the opportunity to hear...
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Kick-off to CRHC’s 2013 Membership Campaign!
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreFor more than 20 years, Colorado Rural Health Center has been our state’s most trusted resource for rural healthcare. In the current economic landscape, it is more important than ever that we continue to support and advocate on behalf of rural healthcare and the safety net community. We remain...
- November 15, 2012
New CRHC Sponsor: Rx RemoteSolutions
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreColorado Rural Health Center is proud to announce a new group purchasing solution to its members with sponsorship support from Rx RemoteSolutions. Rx RemoteSolutions supports the hospital pharmacy service by maintaining continuity of care and patient safety either after department hours, during periods of peak demand or other times...
- November 15, 2012
2012 Rural Health Excellence Award Winner
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreThe Rural Health Excellence Award is a prestigious award given annually by Colorado Rural Health Center to honor those who have made a notable contribution to health, healthcare, or a healthcare delivery system in rural Colorado. To be eligible for the award, a candidate must have made a significant...
- November 15, 2012
Happy National Rural Health Day!
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreThe National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and State Offices of Rural Health have set aside November 15, 2012 as National Rural Health Day to showcase Rural America; increase awareness of the unique healthcare issues facing rural communities; and highlight the efforts of State Offices of...
- November 15, 2012
VA Office of Rural Health: Webinar Resources Available
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreDid you know about 3.4 million Veterans (about 41% of total) enrolled in the VA Health Care System live in rural or highly rural areas of the country? Men and women Veterans from geographically rural areas make up a disproportionate share of service members and comprise about 39% of...
- November 15, 2012
Annual Rural Health Conference Wrap-up
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreThank you to everyone who attended the 21st Annual Rural Health Conference on October 25-26 at the Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs! We had great presenters, record attendance and appreciate all the positive feedback we have received so far. Please click here to complete the Post-Conference Evaluation to help...
- November 15, 2012
Save the Date: April 3-5, 2013
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreThe Forum is a two-day conference that will bring together participants from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. It serves as an essential educational, training, and networking event for all safety net clinics, members of the clinic team, and other interested parties. This is the 13th annual Forum,...
- November 15, 2012
The Colorado HealthStory Website Gets a Face-Lift!
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreThe newly redesigned Colorado HealthStory website is cleaner and easier to navigate, which means you can now access stories and resources with ease! Visit the website and check out the new stories. From Montezuma County to El Paso County to Adams County, they’ve been busy collecting your stories –...
- November 15, 2012
Welcome Kendra Brooks, our new Grant Writer!
By Bridgette Olson on November 15, 2012Read moreAs the Grant Writer for the Colorado Rural Health Center, Kendra Brooks is responsible for all the phases of the grant process for revenue development. Kendra is a native of Illinois with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes). Her background includes over...