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- July 16, 2012
Rural Relevance Under Healthcare Reform
Read moreiVantage Health Analytics released a quarterly update to their ongoing tracking study monitoring the rerformance of rural healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. Summary findings from research conducted by iVantage shed new, multi-dimensional light on the rural healthcare delivery system using: the latest Medicare Shared Savings data files; the...
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Community Transformation Grants – Small Communities Programs
Read moreSponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the overarching purpose of this program is to prevent heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other leading chronic disease causes of death or disability through implementation of a variety of evidence based programs, policies, and infrastructure improvements to promote healthy...
- July 16, 2012
June Special Delivery Correction
Read moreIn the previous issue of the Special Delivery in article, HPSA scores: What does it mean to me and my clinic?, it is stated “This score is a federal designation assigned to a geographic area, population group (such as low-income), correctional facility, state or county mental health hospital, or...
- July 16, 2012
Colorado Legacy Foundation Announces Recipients of $222,500 in School Health and Wellness Grants
Read moreThe Colorado Legacy Foundation (CLF) awarded nearly a quarter-million dollars to thirteen school districts and one charter school throughout Colorado as part of CLF’s School Health and Wellness Initiative. They are: East Grand School District (Granby), West Grand School District (Kremmling), Durango School District (Durango), Archuleta School District (Pagosa...
- July 16, 2012
Hiring: Director of Workforce Programs
Read moreCRHC is hiring for the following positions: Director of Workforce Programs The Director of Workforce Programs reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the management, oversight and success of the CRHC Workforce programs including the Colorado Provider Recruitment program and Colorado Sustainable Towns: Rural Innovation, Development,...
- July 16, 2012
Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council Award Recipients Announced
Read moreThe Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council has awarded $1.18 million in its fifth and final round of grant funding to strengthen health care delivery in rural communities. The Council awarded 36 grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 to physical, mental and oral health care providers in 26 counties....
- July 16, 2012
Welcome CRHC’s New Director of Outreach!
Read moreTrevor Hall is CRHC’s new Director of Outreach. He is responsible for implementing communication and development efforts focused on increasing the organization’s visibility. He also works to expand partnerships with new and existing members, organizations, businesses and foundations to help further the mission of CRHC. Trevor holds a BA...
- July 16, 2012
March for Rural Hospitals: July 30-31
Read moreJoin National Rural Health Association’s March for Rural Hospitals on July 30-31 in Washington, D.C. and fight to protect the Medicare Dependent Hospital designation and the Low-Volume Hospital Adjuster. These vital programs will expire on Oct. 1 if congressional action is not taken. A recent study shows that these...
- July 16, 2012
Safety Net Clinic Week: Aug. 20-24, 2012
Read moreIn an effort to raise awareness of Colorado’s health care safety net providers, we encourage your clinic to participate in the second annual Safety Net Clinic Week, August 20-24, 2012. Sponsored by ClinicNET and the Colorado Rural Health Center, the week is devoted to educating the public and policy...
- July 16, 2012
Request for Applications: Improving Research Through Community-Academic Partnerships
Read moreThe Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) Community Engagement Core and the Partnership of Academicians and Communities in Translation (PACT) are currently accepting applications for funding. This RFA is intended to support community-academic partnerships to perform pilot studies that will strengthen relationships and produce preliminary data for future...
