The Virginia State Office of Rural Health (VA-SORH) is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Grantee and Partnership Meeting: L.I.F.T Leading Into the Future Together!
On March 11, 2019, VA-SORH will host a 1-day Pre-Session meeting presented by HRSA at the Holiday Inn Valley View in Roanoke, Virginia on writing a successful federal grant application. March 12-13, 2019, will include a day and a half of networking, learning and innovative workshops to help service rural Virginia.
Hotel Link: Holiday Inn Valley View: Phone Number: 540-362-4500
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/roanoke/roaod/hoteldetail?newRedirect=true&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=ROAOD&qGrpCd=VDH&setPMCookies=true&qDest=3315%20Ordway%20Drive,%20Roanoke,%20VA,%20US&srb_u=1
Learn more about:
- The Virginia State Office of Rural Health and partnership opportunities
- Hear from our current grantees and their success stories
- Attend interactive learning sessions on best practices working in rural including EMS, Dental and Workforce.
- The Office of Health Equity and FREE Federal funding application workshop
- Grant funding opportunities with VA-SORH and how to apply
- Networking Lunch with local and state stakeholders
- Learn more about innovative programs being implemented in rural Virginia
- Announcement of the 2019-2020 VA-SORH Grantee Awardees!!
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Innovative Rural Award!
Are you or a partner currently implementing an innovative project in rural Virginia? Nominate them Today! Email SORH Program Manager Ashley Clark to receive an application! Applications are due to [email protected] by March 10, 2019 by 5 pm.
The winner will be announced at the VA-SORH 2nd Annual Grantee and Partnership meeting.
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**Meals will be provided for March 12th (Breakfast and Lunch) and March 13th (Breakfast).**
Agenda
Monday, March 11, 2019
9:00 am to 2:30 pm Pre-Session: Writing a Successful HRSA Grant Application, Alexa Ofori HRSA
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
8:00 am to 9:00 am Breakfast: Registration
9:00 am to 9:30 am Welcome
9:30 am to 10:30 am Morning Keynote Address:Travis Staton, President and CEO of United Southwest
10:30 am to 11:00 am Vendor Exhibits and Networking
Breakout Sessions
11:00 am to Noon Oral Healthcare: Dental Health Coordinators Dee Joyce, Dental Health Coordinator
Workforce Incentives and Retention Olivette Burroughs, Office of Health Equity
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Strategies and Outcomes in Preparing a Rural Healthcare Workforce Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dean Jan Willcox
Uncovering Data Resources: Workforce Economic Impact Office of Health Equity, Social Epidemiology Division Stephanie Norris, Health Economist
Noon to 1:00 pm Lunch: Afternoon Keynote Address Leanna Craig, Regional Director Virginia Veteran and Family Support
Breakout Sessions
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Workforce Training in Schools: Bridging the Gap Halifax Botanical Garden and Education Center Carol Nelson, Board Chair
The Power in Resources: CHIP Briana Apgar, Cumberland Plateau Health District
Telehealth in Rural Virginia-Heart Health 1,2,3, The Health Wagon Rachel Helton
EMS in Rural Virginia, Division of Community Health and Technical Resources Tim Perkins, Directo
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm Vendor Exhibits and Networking
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm NOSORH: Resources for SUCCESS IN Rural
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Federal Funding Opportunities HRSA/FORHP, Rhonda Jackson
6:00 pm Dinner and Networking (Optional) at The Quarter, 19 Salem Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
9:00 am to 9:30 am Morning Keynote Address: Advocacy in Rural Virginia, Laura Hunt Trull, PhD, MSW James Madison University
9:30 am to 10:30 am VA-SORH: Funding and Partnerships Office of Health Equity, Ashley Clark, MPH, MAHS
10:30 am to 11:00 am Partnering in Rural Virginia: How Can VA-SORH Assist You?
11:00 am to 11:30 am Grantee Announcements and Awards
11:30 am to Noon Closing Remarks and Meeting Adjournment
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