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   HighlightsNew! "Innovations in Health Care for Rural Veterans" Video  See how some programs from the Office of Rural Health has made a difference in rural Veterans' lives across the country. Watch the video (Length: 11:14) ORH/OAA Rural Health Training and Education Initiative The Office of Rural Health (ORH) has released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rural Health Training and Education Initiative (RHTI). This RFP represents a collaborative effort between the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) and the Office of Rural Health to fulfill VA's mission to serve rural and highly-rural Veteran populations. This initiative is intended to develop a clinical education infrastructure at non-traditional training sites that serve predominantly rural and highly rural Veterans.
Dementia Caregiver Information & Support Videos The Office of Rural Health has created an educational video series designed to aid caregivers who are helping a loved one suffering from dementia. The videos are broken down into topics affecting in-home caregiving. View all the caregiver modules ORH Strategic Plan The Office of Rural Health has released its Strategic Plan Refresh, Fiscal Years 2012-2014 (2.1 MB, PDF). Each of the six ORH strategic goals have been updated with broadly agreed upon initiatives and associated action items that provide a path forward for ORH to continue to succeed in its mission. FactsApril ORH Fact Sheet The April ORH Fact Sheet (169 KB, PDF) features ORH's participation in the 2012 National Rural Health Association conference. Dr. Tom Klobucar and Dr. Jay Shore will be presenting their work on improving health care access for rural Veterans. This issue also highlights the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearings on "Improving Access to Quality Care for Rural Veterans" in Billings, Montana on April 21st.  NEW!The Rural Connection Newsletter - April 2012 - In the Spring issue of 'The Rural Connection', we are highlighting National and local Geriatrics programs in the VA that enhance care for the rapidly growing elderly rural Veteran population. In the NewsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking comments on a proposed rule that would establish a grant program to help Veterans in highly rural areas get transportation to VA medical centers. Read the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and submit any comments.  www.MakeTheConnection.net is a one-stop resource where Veterans and their families and friends can privately explore information, watch stories similar to their own, research content on mental health issues and treatment, and easily access support instrumental to a more fulfilling life. ORH Supports Veteran Students at Western Illinois University News - EventsIOM Telehealth Workshop On August 8-9, 2010, the Institute of Medicine will hold a workshop on "The Role of Telehealth in an Evolving Health Care Environment." The workshop will give perspectives on the potential for telehealth to serve geographically isolated individuals and extend the reach of scarce resources, while also emphasizing quality and value in the delivery of health care services. Workshop Registration opens in June. Health IT Workforce Training Grant Opportunity Health care is often a top employer in a rural community. By 2018, the number of health information technology (HIT) jobs is estimated to increase by 20 percent. The Department of Labor announced the availability of $500 million in funding to support community college-level training. Applicant organizations can use this funding to develop programs focusing on HIT workforce development. Learn more about this grant opportunity. VA Offering Training for Rural Clergy WASHINGTON - Members of the clergy in rural areas can sign up for free, one-day workshops offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs to educate these community leaders about the concerns of Veterans and the services offered by VA in their communities. Read the full VA press release. Get more information about training dates and locations.  VA-HUD: Homelessness among Veterans Declines 12% in 2011 WASHINGTON – The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development announced that Veteran homelessness was reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011. This decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015. Read the full VA press release. 
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