BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Center for Rural Health Development - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Center for Rural Health Development X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wvruralhealth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Center for Rural Health Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20231220T121136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T120802Z UID:13422-1718236800-1718409599@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2024 West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit DESCRIPTION:Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center \nThe Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for June 13 and June 14\, 2024\, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center\, in Summersville\, West Virginia. The June 13th track for this two-day conference is being held in partnership with the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. Participants will be introduced to the steps for investigating an infection control breach and conducting a patient notification. Sessions will include interactive activities and utilize documents including those necessary for completing an infection control assessment\, reviewing laboratory results\, and setting up a vaccination clinic. There will also be a special antibiotic stewardship spotlight.  The Immunization Summit will be an action-oriented event targeted toward a wide variety of both public and private organizations. This year\, the Summit will feature 3 national presenters in addition to state and local experts. Lunch will be provided both days as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. \nTarget Audience\nVarious sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals\, school nurses and administrators\, business leaders\, consumers\, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAgendas\n\n\n\n\n June 13\, 2024: West Virginia Public Health Training Agenda\n\n\n\n June 14\, 2024: 2024 Immunization Summit Agenda \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nPresentation Slides:\nJune 13th: \n\nSession 1: Introduction to an Infection Control Breach\nSession 2: Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR)\nSession 3 Infection Control Breach What’s Next\nSession 4: Laboratory Testing_ Colonization Screening\nSpecial Session_Antimicrobial Stewardship\nSession 5 and 6: Viral Hepatitis Presentation\n\nJune 14th:\n\nSession 1: Reimagining Public Health Communications\nSession 2: WV Division of Immunization Services Update Presentation\nSession 3: Meningococcal Meningitis Prevention WV Immunization Summit 2024\nSession 4: Vaccines for AMR YGrad June 2024\nSession 6: Vaccinating Hard to Reach Populations_Project Pertussis\n\nContinuing Education\nAll session evaluations must be completed by July 8\, 2024\, to receive CE credit for this event. Participants must have attended all sessions and complete each individual evaluation to receive credit for each day of the conference.  We also appreciate your feedback on the overall evaluation available for each day. \nSession Evaluations for June 13:\n\nSession 1:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Controlbreach\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/timetoinvestigate\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/icbwhatisnext\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/labtesting\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/viralhepatitisoverview\nSpecial Session: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stewardshipdashboard\nSession 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/serologyandtestinterpretation\nSession 7:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinationservicedelivery\nOverall June 13th conference evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9GX7J9M\n\nSession Evaluations for June 14:\n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reimaginingpublichealth\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024DISupdate\nSession 3:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/meningococcalmeningitisprevention\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinestocombatamr\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/historyandfutureofvaccines\nSession 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinatinghardtoreachpops\nOverall conference evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024_IZSummit\n\n  \nParticipants who attend June 13th and complete each session evaluation are eligible to receive 5.75 hours of continuing education.  Participants who attend June 14th and complete each session evaluation are eligible for 5 hours of continuing education.   \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and Center for Rural Health Development control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. In support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 5 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-633) Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-24-041-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/immunization-summit/ LOCATION:Summersville Arena & Conference Center\, 3 Armory Way\, Summersville\, WV\, 26651\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IZ-Infectious-Diseases-Summit-Header-Jan-2024-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="West Virginia Immunization Network":MAILTO:wininfo@wvruralhealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20240806T132929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T115316Z UID:14292-1725969600-1725973200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 2024-2025 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations DESCRIPTION:Respiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the ACIP and CDC immunization recommendations for influenza\, COVID-19 and RSV for the 2024-2025 respiratory season.  The webinar will cover updates to the available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season\, including vaccine ordering\, administration\, and storage. \nIn case you missed it:\nCEUs are no longer available for viewing the webinar. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the influenza vaccination recommendations for the upcoming season;\nDescribe the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination; and\nDescribe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use.\n\nPresenter:\nKrista D. Capehart\, PharmD\, MS\, BCACP\, FAPhA\, Clinical Professor\, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice\, Education and Research\, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy \nWebinar Resources and Materials:\n\n2024 Resp Update_Capehart presentation slides\nPrevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations \nInfluenza vaccine products for the 2025-2025 season\nWest Virginia Pan Respiratory Dashboard\nCDC Interim Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination\nOrder WIN-developed Immunization Materials free of charge\n\nContinuing Education:\nCEUs are no longer available for viewing this webinar. \n  \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network\, The Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-24-650) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-24-051-L06-P) \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the WV Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this conference. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-2024-2025-respiratory-season-vaccination-updates-and-recommendations/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20241108T191920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T223539Z UID:14683-1731056400-1731078000@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Local Health Officer Training DESCRIPTION:Four Points by Sheraton Charleston\nHosted by: The Center for Local Health & The Center for Rural Health Development\n\nLocal health departments play an extraordinary role in protecting and improving the health of our communities. The Local Health Officer is a critical part of local public health services\, making vital contributions to the community’s well-being and safety. This training will provide an overview of the laws and rules for carrying out the duties as a Local Health Officer\, local case studies\, and resources to assist in doing so. It will also provide an overview of public health informatics and the role of local health officers as chief public health strategists.\n\n\n\nAgenda\n8:30am – 9:00am  Check-in – Breakfast provided \n  \n9:00am – 9:15am  Welcome & Introductions \nSpeaker: Matthew Q Christiansen\, MD\, MPH \nState Health Officer\, Bureau for Public Health \n  \n9:15am – 11:15am   Finding and Reading the Law: Tools for Local Health Officials \nSpeakers: \n• Jami Lynn Crespo\, JD\, MPA\, Senior Attorney\, ChangeLab Solutions \n• Katie Hannon Michel\, JD\, MELP\, Senior Attorney\, ChangeLab Solutions \nObjectives:  By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n1. Define and distinguish different types of laws and policies that affect public health; \n2. Navigate different legal sources to find relevant laws and policies; \n3. Read and analyze laws and policies to aid in their work. \nClick here for session 1 slides. \nSession 1 evaluation:   www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession1 \n  \n11:15am – 11:30am Break \n  \n11:30am – 12:30pm   Public Health in Action: Local Examples of Public Health Enforcement  \nSpeakers: \n• Anita Stewart\, DO\, Health Officer\, Nicholas County Health Department \n• Kevin McCann\, MD\, Health Officer\, Wayne County Health Department \nObjectives:  By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n1. Describe strategies for enforcing West Virginia Code and Rule; and \n2. Identify support of other local health departments and agencies to carry out Local Health Officer duties. \nClick here for slide set 1 and slide set 2 for this session. \nSession 2 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession2 \n  \n12:30pm – 1:00 pm   Lunch (provided) \n  \n1:00pm – 2:00pm Public Health Officers as Chief Public Health Strategists \nSpeaker: Michael E. Kilkenny\, MD\, MS\, CEO and Health Officer\, Cabell-Huntington Health Department \nObjectives:  By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n1. List three local partners in strategic public health efforts; \n2. Describe two practices Chief Public Health Strategists use; and \n3. State one practice that will improve the health officer’s strategic position locally. \nClick here for session 3 slides. \nSession 3 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession3 \n  \n2:00pm – 3:00pm  Public Health Informatics \nSpeaker: Meghan Shea\, MPH\, Sr. Program Analyst – Informatics\, National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) \nObjectives:  By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n1. Define public health informatics and its role in improving population health outcomes at the local level; \n2. Explore commonly used public health informatics tools\, processes\, and data standards; and \n3.Describe the policy landscape of public health informatics\, particularly for Local Health Departments. \nClick here for session 4 slides. \nSession 4 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession4 \n  \n3:00pm  Closing remarks \nSpeaker: Matthew Q Christiansen\, MD\, MPH\, State Health Officer\, Bureau for Public Health \nOverall training evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingOverallEval \n  \n\nContinuing Education Information:\nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION\nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.\n\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.\n\nPhysicians – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.\n\nNurses – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 5 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-670).\n\n\nTo Claim Physician or Nursing CEs for your attendance at this event: \nTo claim physician or nursing CEs for your attendance at this event you must complete session evaluations (linked above) for each session that you attended and complete the overall session evaluation by November 18\, 2024. The CE certificate will then be sent to you by email by November 30\, 2024. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2024local-health-officer-training/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20240827T125304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T222201Z UID:14385-1731412800-1731416400@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Perinatal Immunizations: A Crucial Time for Health Promotion for Mom\, Baby\, and Beyond DESCRIPTION:Description: This webinar will provide an overview of current perinatal immunization rates and effective strategies and opportunities to promote maternal and newborn health and well-being. The presenter will also review critical diseases that can be prevented through appropriate prenatal screening and immunizations that will protect mothers and infants during the perinatal period and beyond.\nClick here to view the archived webinar.\nPresenter: Andrea Lauffer\, M.D.\, FAAP\, FACP\nWebinar Materials:\nPresentation Slides: Perinatal Immunizations_DrLauffer \nObjectives:\n\nDescribe current perinatal immunization rates for expectant mothers and effective strategies for improving perinatal immunization rates;\nDiscuss the recommended perinatal immunizations offered to expectant mothers and understand the benefit of immunization and risks of these diseases to mother/baby during the perinatal period;\nDiscuss opportunities to promote immunizations to pregnant individuals who are found to be non-immune to certain vaccine-preventable diseases during prenatal screening;\nDescribe the hepatitis B immunization recommendation for infants; and\nDiscuss strategies and opportunities to educate patients and the public on the importance of immunizations prior to\, during\, and after the perinatal period.\n\nContinuing Education:\nAn application for 1.0 hour of continuing education for Nurses\, Pharmacists and Physicians has been approved for this event. CEUs will be available until December 12\, 2024 for anyone who views the live or archive webinar AND completes the webinar evaluation.  \n  \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-669) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 1 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-24-060-L06-P) \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. \nAll presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-perinatal-immunizations-a-crucial-time-for-health-promotion-for-mom-baby-and-beyond/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20240816T193826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T143305Z UID:14379-1746086400-1746205200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us May 1 & 2\, 2025 to learn about Strengthening Prosperity & Community Throughout Appalachia!\nStonewall Resort & Conference Center\, Roanoke\, WV\nRegistration for this event has closed. \nWhether you serve on the local subsidiary board of a health system\, a board of a local health department\, or the board of a community health center\, critical access hospital or rural hospital\, the Forum is for you. Health care and public health boards and their leadership are beginning to work collaboratively with other sectors in their communities to address social determinants of health to create a culture of health that will unleash economic prosperity in their communities. This is the next step beyond the “population” health work\, i.e. that work focused on addressing social determinants of health in your patients\, you are currently doing. The Forum will provide you the tools and knowledge that you need to impact the health of all who live in the communities you serve. \nThe Appalachian Health Leadership Forum will focus on two areas: \nWe know that the community conditions where we live\, work and go to school have a great impact on our health long before we ever see a healthcare provider. Thus\, the Forum will explore strategies related to community health improvement planning to strengthen your capacity to work with business\, government\, religious\, education\, and other leaders to develop a more coordinated\, strategic approach to identifying community priorities and taking coordinated action to achieve local economic and health priorities. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities.  \nRegardless of the type of organization you serve\, board members must consider their governing style\, and ensure that they are performing at the highest level. The consequences of mediocre governance can have significant impacts on the performance of the organization\, as well as the health of those who live in the communities you serve. Day Two of the Forum will feature state and national experts on board governance best practices. \nAgenda:\nClick here for the 2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Agenda. \nRegistration Information:\nRegistration for this event has closed. \n\n\n\n2025 Registration Prices:\n\n\nFull Conference Registration (price includes breakfast and lunch on both days and evening reception on May 1st): $350.00\n\n\nMay 1st Only (includes breakfast\, lunch and evening reception): $195.00\n\n\nMay 1st Evening Reception Guest Ticket: $25.00\n\n\nMay 2nd Only (includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception): $185.00\n\n\nMay 2nd Awards Lunch Guest Ticket: $70.00\n\n\nStudent Full Conference Registration Rate (includes Thursday and Friday Sessions and all meals noted above): $200.00\n\n\n\n  \nAccommodations:\nTo make a reservation with Stonewall Resort\, call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-8882. \nExhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:\nExhibitor\, advertising\, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to view options. \nContinuing Education:\nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 8.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-745) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session\, and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 8.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-018-L99-P. \nAmerican College of Healthcare Executives: As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, the West Virginia ACHE\, is authorized to award 7.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Black Bear Sponsors: URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2025ahlforum/ LOCATION:WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AHLF-2026-Page-Header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250325T163717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T144430Z UID:15466-1747398600-1747411200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:West Virginia Immunization Network: Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice DESCRIPTION:The goal of this training is to equip Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia with the knowledge and tools to successfully implement Hepatitis B immunization services into their practice.  The West Virginia Immunization Network and partners will also provide ongoing technical assistance to programs interested in pursuing hepatitis B immunization services for their patient population. This training is only open to Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia. \nThe same training will be held on two different dates in two different locations.  The first training is May 16th in Charleston\, WV and the second will be June 26th in Fairmont\, WV.  Please choose to attend the training that is most convenient for you. \nTarget Audience:  Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff\n\nCost: Free\n\nLocation: Kanawha Public Library\, Charleston\, WV\n\nRegistration: Click here to register for this event.\n\nAgenda:  Click here to view the agenda.\n\nContinuing Education:  2.5 hours of continuing education is approved for Physician\, Pharmacy\, Nursing\, and Social Work credits at this event. \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. \nAll presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 2.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-746) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session\, and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 2.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-019-L01-P. \nSocial Work– CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is an approved provider of continuing education by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.  This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of social work credit. Approval number 490 \n\n  URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/west-virginia-immunization-network-integrating-hepatitis-b-and-other-adult-immunizations-into-practice/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20240830T112029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T141100Z UID:14470-1749715200-1749830400@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit DESCRIPTION:Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center \nThe Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for June 12 and June 13\, 2025\, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center\, in Summersville\, West Virginia.  \nTarget Audience:\nVarious sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals\, school nurses and administrators\, business leaders\, consumers\, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAgenda:\n2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda \nJune 12th Presenter Slides:\n\nSession 1_ West Virginia Reportable Diseases\nSession 2_Outbreaks_combined\nSession 3_Candida auris\nSession 4_ Animal Bites and Rabies\nSession 5_ Tuberculosis in West Virginia\nSession 6_What Test Do I Order\n\nJune 12th Session Evaluations:\n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/_WVReportableRule\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OutbreaksinWV\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cauris_WV\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/animalbitesandrabies\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TBinWV\nSession 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WhatTestToOrder\nSession 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VPDsyndromicSurveillance\nOverall: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025IDSummitDay1\n\nJune 13th Presenter Slides:\n\nSession 1_Vaccine Hesitance_Carrico 2025\nSession 2_Immunization Dashboard in WV\nSession 3_Immunizations in WV\nSession 4_Measles_Ericka Bolyard\nSession 5_International Travel_Carrico\n\nJune 13th Session Evaluations: \n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025SummitSes1\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVInteractiveDashboard\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ImmunizationsInWV\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/measlesinWV\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/travelhealthoptions\nOverall Conference Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025WVIZSummit\n\nRegistration Information:\nOnline registration for this event has closed. \nAnnual WIN Awards:\nThe West Virginia Immunization Network’s (WIN) mission could not be accomplished without partners from the public and private sectors whose tireless work and innovative strategies have improved immunization coverage levels throughout West Virginia.  We will recognize award recipients nominated by their colleagues during our annual awards luncheon as part of the conference on June 13. \nExhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:\nExhibitor\, advertising\, and sponsorship opportunities are available.  Click here to view options. \nAccommodations:\nRoom blocks for the Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit are being held at: \nHampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd\, Summersville\, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 11th and 12th\, at a rate of $140/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block\, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates.  The rates expire on May 23\, 2025. \nLa Quinta (106 Merchants Walk\, Summersville\, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 11th and 12th\, at a rate of $119/night + tax.  To reserve a room in this block\, please call (304) 872-0555 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates.  The rates expire June 1\, 2025. \nConsent to use photographic images: \nBy taking part in this event\, you grant The Center for Rural Health Development full rights to use any images resulting from the photography and/or video filming for any reproductions or adaptations of the images. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and digital media\, social media\, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please inform an event organizer or the photographer. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2025-infectious-disease-and-immunization-summit/ LOCATION:WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IZ-Infectious-Diseases-Summit-Header-Jan-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250327T150225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T180736Z UID:15495-1750941000-1750953600@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice DESCRIPTION:The goal of this training is to equip Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia with the knowledge and tools to successfully implement Hepatitis B immunization services into their practice.  The West Virginia Immunization Network and partners will also provide ongoing technical assistance to programs interested in pursuing hepatitis B immunization services for their patient population. This training is only open to Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia. \nThe same training will be held on two different dates in two different locations.  The first training is May 16th in Charleston\, WV and the second will be June 26th in Fairmont\, WV.  Please choose to attend the training that is most convenient for you. \nTarget Audience:  Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff\n\nCost: Free\n\nLocation: Robert H. Mollohan Research Center\, Fairmont\, WV\n\nRegistration: Click here to register for this event.\n\nAgenda:  Click here to view the agenda.\nContinuing Education:  2.5 hours of continuing education is approved for Physician\, Pharmacy\, Nursing\, and Social Work credits at this event.\nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. \nAll presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 2.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-746) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session\, and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 2.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-019-L01-P. \nSocial Work– CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is an approved provider of continuing education by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.  This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of social work credit. Approval number 490 URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/integrating-hepatitis-b-and-other-adult-immunizations-into-practice/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T133000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250808T131124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T122709Z UID:15863-1757592000-1757597400@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 2025-2026 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the archived webinar.\nRespiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the immunization recommendations for influenza\, COVID-19\, and RSV for the 2025-2026 respiratory season.  The webinar will cover updates to the available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season\, including vaccine ordering\, administration\, and storage.  Attendees will also gain a better understanding of the goals of the CDC’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how organizations in West Virginia can enroll. \nRegistration:\nClick here to view the archived webinar.\nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the influenza vaccination recommendations for the upcoming season;\nDescribe the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination;\nDescribe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use; and\nDescribe the goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how WV facilities can enroll.\n\n\nPresenters:\nKrista D. Capehart\, PharmD\, MS\, BCACP\, FAPhA\, Clinical Professor\, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice\, Education and Research\, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy \nMandy Harper\, MPH\, Epidemiologist II and Influenza Surveillance Coordinator\, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services\, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health \nWebinar Materials:\n2025 Resp Update Presentation Slides_DrCapehart \nContinuing Education:\nContinuing Education is no longer available for this event. \n  \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \nAccreditation \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1032) \nPharmacy The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-040-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-2025-2026-respiratory-season-immunization-updates-and-recommendations/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250825T123146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T173328Z UID:15957-1759233600-1759237200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Protect & Prevent: Adult Vaccination Recommendation Updates & Implementation Strategies DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, the featured presenter will discuss the recommended adult vaccination schedule\, share effective strategies to address common questions about adult vaccines\, and vaccine hesitancy by incorporating a strong recommendation for vaccination into routine practice. \n\nClick here to view the archived webinar.\n\nWebinar Presentation Slides:\nAdult Immunization Webinar Slides_Sept2025 \nNote: “The speaker would like to clarify the RSV recommendations from the presentation as the current recommendations match what is on the slides in the RSV section of the presentation.  The recommendations changed in June 2025 and appear in the addendum to the schedule.  The RSV vaccine is recommended for those 50-74 years of age with specific conditions who are at risk for severe disease from RSV and for all who are 75 years of age and older.  The speaker apologizes for the confusion during the presentation.” \nWebinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINadultIZ\n\nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nInterpret CDC adult immunization schedules;\nDescribe adult vaccination recommendations\, indications\, and contraindications; and\nIdentify strategies to improve adult immunization rates.\n\n\nPresenter:\nGretchen Kreckel Garofoli\, PharmD\, BCACP\, CTTS\, FAPhA\, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy\, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy \n\nContinuing Education:\n 1.0 hour of continuing education has been approved for this event.  CEUs are available for those who view the live or archived webinar and complete the evaluation (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINadultIZ) by October 30\, 2025. \n  \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \nAccreditation \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1. hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1032) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-25-041-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-protect-prevent-adult-vaccination-recommendation-updates-implementation-strategies/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T111500 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20251001T190133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190818Z UID:16099-1762934400-1763118900@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2025 West Virginia Rural Health Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the West Virginia Rural Health Association November 12 -14\, 2025 to Build Bridges: Amplifying Rural Perspectives in Healthcare\nDoubleTree by Hilton Huntington – Huntington\, WV\n\nThe 33rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference\, hosted by West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA)\, is the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the state. Join us from November 12th – 14th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Huntington\, WV to explore best practices for rural health alongside colleagues from across the state and nation. Together\, we’ll “Build Bridges as We Amplify Rural Perspectives in Healthcare.”  \n To learn more about registration\, lodging\, continuing education\, to view the conference agenda and more\, please visit the conference website: https://wvrha.org/wvrha-conference/ URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2025-west-virginia-rural-health-conference/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington\, 1001 3rd Ave\, Huntington\, WV\, 25701\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250922T031029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T124621Z UID:15993-1763469000-1763481600@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake DESCRIPTION:This training will equip healthcare providers with the skills to utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to build vaccine confidence.  Healthcare providers remain as the most trusted source of health information\, positioning them to be able to overcome vaccine hesitancy by understanding the patient’s own motivations; listening with empathy; and empowering the patient. \nTarget audience:\nFront line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians\, pharmacists\, nurses\, physician assistants\, nurse practitioners. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key principles for communicating with vaccine hesitant individuals;\nApply skills to listen and engage in conversations aimed at building confidence in vaccines; and\nBe able to respond to parental/patient concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness using motivational interviewing strategies.\n\nLocation: \nMorgantown\, WV @ Erickson Alumni Center Board of Governors Room (first floor) \n\n\n\nSpeaker:\nEmily Messerli DNP\, APRN\, FNP-C \nEmily Messerli\, Chief Programmatic Officer at the Association for Immunization Managers (AIM)\, leads a dynamic team to implement the activities associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreements. She directs federal grant activities and provides direction and oversight to AIM programmatic activities. With her team\, she works to improve collaborations between state and local jurisdictions and federal partners to increase immunization rates and decrease vaccine-preventable disease. She also oversees the communications team responsible for the organization’s website\, social media\, and member communications. \nDr. Messerli is a certified family nurse practitioner and former Kentucky Immunization Branch program manager. Dr. Messerli received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her doctoral degree in nursing (DNP) from the University of Kentucky. She has served on the board of directors for the Kentucky Public Health Association and on a workgroup for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. \nRegistration:\nCost: $50.00 (includes lunch) \nRegistration for this event is now closed.   \nNo on-site registration will be available for this event.   \nFor those are registered\, meeting check in will begin at 12:00pm on the day of the event.  Lunch will be provided\, and the meeting will begin promptly at 12:30pm. \nContinuing Education:\nAn application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing credits. \nDisclosure and Mitigation  \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \n Accreditation \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-052-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/building-vaccine-confidence-using-motivational-interviewing-to-improve-vaccine-uptake/ LOCATION:WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/smiley-doctor-looking-patient-crop-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250923T154822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T132716Z UID:15998-1763544600-1763557200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake DESCRIPTION:This training will equip healthcare providers with the skills to utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to build vaccine confidence.  Healthcare providers remain as the most trusted source of health information\, positioning them to be able to overcome vaccine hesitancy by understanding the patient’s own motivations; listening with empathy; and empowering the patient. \nTarget Audience:\nFront line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians\, pharmacists\, nurses\, physician assistants\, nurse practitioners. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key principles for communicating with vaccine hesitant individuals;\nApply skills to listen and engage in conversations aimed at building confidence in vaccines; and\nBe able to respond to parental/patient concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness using motivational interviewing strategies.\n\nLocation:  ***PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!***\nWest Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1st Floor\, Building 3211 MacCorkle Avenue\, SE Charleston\, WV 25304 \nThis is located across from CAMC Memorial Hospital.  \nSpeaker:\nEmily Messerli DNP\, APRN\, FNP-C \nEmily Messerli\, Chief Programmatic Officer at the Association for Immunization Managers (AIM)\, leads a dynamic team to implement the activities associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreements. She directs federal grant activities and provides direction and oversight to AIM programmatic activities. With her team\, she works to improve collaborations between state and local jurisdictions and federal partners to increase immunization rates and decrease vaccine-preventable disease. She also oversees the communications team responsible for the organization’s website\, social media\, and member communications. \nDr. Messerli is a certified family nurse practitioner and former Kentucky Immunization Branch program manager. Dr. Messerli received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her doctoral degree in nursing (DNP) from the University of Kentucky. She has served on the board of directors for the Kentucky Public Health Association and on a workgroup for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. \nRegistration:\nCost: $50.00 (includes lunch) \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nNo on-site registration will be available for this event. Space is limited at this event and registration will be closed when capacity is reached. \nFor those are registered\, meeting check in will begin at 9:00am on the day of the event.  Lunch will be provided. \nContinuing Education:\nAn application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing credits. \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \n Accreditation \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-051-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/building-vaccine-confidence-using-motivational-interviewing-to-improve-vaccine-uptake-2/ LOCATION:WV ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/smiley-doctor-looking-patient-crop-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20251022T152659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T132312Z UID:16202-1763640000-1763643600@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Breaking Down H5N1: A One Health Approach DESCRIPTION:Click here to view the archived webinar.\nDescription:\nDuring this one-hour webinar\, presenters will discuss the clinical\, agricultural\, zoonotic\, and public health aspects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza\, also known as H5N1.   Attendees will learn about the importance of collaboration and a coordinated response using the One Health approach strategy to protect both animal and human populations from disease. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n• Describe the history and burden of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) from all perspectives (clinical\, agricultural\, zoonotic\, public health)\n• Discuss general presentation\, diagnosis\, and management of H5N1 from a clinical perspective;\n• Discuss H5N1 preparedness and post-exposure prophylaxis measures for healthcare workers;\n• Describe how a case investigation is conducted for H5N1; and\n• Describe the “One Health” approach to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.\n\nWebinar Slides:\nHPAI Ag Update_11.20.2025_DrAlt \nOne-Health-and-Highly-Pathogenic-Avian-Influenza-H5N1-The-Clinical-Perspective_MJensen \nHPAI H5N1 WIN Webinar_Harper \nPresenters:\nMelissa Jensen\, MSPA\, PA-C; Assistant Professor of PA Studies\, Concord University | Health Sciences \nErika D. Alt\, DVM; Assistant State Veterinarian/Assistant Director\, Animal Health Division\, West Virginia Department of Agriculture \nMandy Marie Harper\, MPH\, Epidemiologist II/ Influenza Surveillance Coordinator\, WV Bureau for Public Health \nRegistration:\nClick here to view the archived webinar. \nContinuing Education:\nContinuing education credits are no longer available for this event. \n  \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \n  \n            Accreditation \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1052) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-050-L01-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-breaking-down-h5n1-a-one-health-approach/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20251128T034612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T183111Z UID:16336-1768305600-1768309200@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Pertussis: Understanding\, Preventing\, and Managing Whooping Cough DESCRIPTION:Click here view the archived webinar.  \n*Note: A YouTube video was shared during this webinar that is not available on the archive.  You can view the video by following the link here.  It is also linked below along with the presenter slides.\n\nDescription:\nPertussis\, commonly known as Whooping Cough\, remains a significant public health concern as cases are rising nationally and in West Virginia. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the disease\, including its clinical presentation\, diagnostic challenges\, reporting\, and prevention strategies. Participants will gain insights into the latest guidelines for immunization\, reporting guidelines\, and patient management\, ensuring they are equipped to reduce the impact of pertussis in their communities. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the transmission and clinical features of pertussis;\nExplain treatment protocols and supportive care for patients with pertussis; \nDiscuss current vaccination recommendations and strategies to improve coverage; and \nDescribe the role of public health in pertussis investigations\, specifically the identification and management of close contacts\, and control and prevention measures to prevent the spread of disease.\n\nPresenters:\n\nJohanna Bosse\, MS\, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist\, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health\nKrista D. Capehart\, PharmD\, MS\, BCACP\, FAPhA\, Clinical Professor\, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice\, Education and Research\, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy\nLisa M. Costello\, MD\, MPH\, FAAP\, Associate Professor\, Clerkship Co-director\, Department of Pediatrics\, West Virginia University School of Medicine\n\n\nPresentation Slides and Resources:\n\nPertussis WIN Webinar _Presentation Slides_Dr.Costello\nLink to YouTube video shared by Dr. Costello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB70izafC1Y\nPertussis Webinar_Dr.Capehart Presentation slides\nThe Epidemiology of Pertussis _WIN Webinar Slides_J_Bosse\n\nWebinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN_Pertussis\nContinuing Education:\n 1.0 hour of continuing education for Physician\, Pharmacy\, and Nursing credit has been approved for this event.  Continuing education credit is available until February 13\, 2026 for those who view the live or archive webinar and complete the webinar evaluation linked above.  \nPertussis: Understanding\, Preventing and Managing Whooping Cough \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \nThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \n  \nAccreditation: \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n  \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1073) \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-26-115-L06-P) URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-pertussis-understanding-preventing-and-managing-whooping-cough/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250529T205136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191029Z UID:15748-1776931200-1777050000@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2026 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us April 23 & 24\, 2026!\nStonewall Resort & Conference Center\, Roanoke\, WV\nRegistration is closed. \nThe Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from healthcare and public health\, along with business and community leaders to share strategies and resources to address the vital conditions that affect community health and wellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum\, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce. \nAgenda:\nApril 23\, 2026 – Community Health Improvement \n10:00 AM            Forum Opening: Welcome & Introductions \n\nWV Rural Health Transformation Program Update \n\nCarrie Jeffries\, DNP\, MPH\, ANP-BC\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\, AACRN\, Director\, Rural Health Transformation Program\, State of West Virginia\n\n\nTaking Care of Our Own: Building and Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems \n\nMichael Meit\, MA\, MPH\, Director\, East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health and Research\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM       Lunch (Provided) in Stillwaters \n\nEngaging Local Policy Makers in Community Health Improvement \n\nAnne Cavalier\, Ed.D.\, Mayor of Smithers\, WV\nDelegate Sarah Drennan\, WV House of Delegates\, District 20\nGary Roberts\, MPA\, Commissioner\, Nicholas County\, WV\n\n\nTransforming Vacant and Dilapidated Properties  \n\nMark Buchanan\, MS\, CPESC\, Project Manager & Research Associate\, Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University\nKatherine Garvey\, Esq.\, Director\, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic\, WVU College of Law\nKatie See\, AICP\, Assistant Director\, Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University\n\n\nImproving Healthy Food Access and Supporting Local Farmers and Food Systems \n\nMandy Curry\, Owner/Founder\, Healthy Kids Inc.\nSpencer Moss\, MPA\, Executive Director\, West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition\n\n\n5:00 PM               Closing Remarks & Evaluation \n\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM     Appalachian Health Leadership Forum Opening Reception \n\nApril 24\, 2026 – Governance & Leadership \n8:30 AM                              Breakfast Provided \n\n9:00 AM – 9:15AM            Welcome & Introductions \n\nCompassion Fatigue: Considerations for Recognition and Management Among Public Health and Healthcare Providers \n\nDan Barnett\, MD\, MPH\, Professor\, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health\n\n\nAdaptive Leadership: Leading through Change \n\nCatherine Slemp\, MD\, MPH\, Principal and Managing Member\, Deepa Consulting\nC. Donovan Beckett\, DO\, Chief Executive Officer\, Williamson Health and Wellness Center Inc.\nAngela Gray\, BSN\, RN\, SUD Case Manager\, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center\nAnita Stewart\, DO\, Health Officer\, Nicholas County Health Department\n\n\n12:00 NOON – 12:45 PM   Annual Rural Health Leadership Award Lunch \n\nResponsible AI Use in Healthcare and Public Health \n\nMerage Ghane\, PhD\, Director of Responsible AI\, Coalition for Health AI\n\n\nFrom Mission to Action: Strategic Planning for Healthcare and Local Health Boards \n\nJenna Misiti\, Esq.\, MHA\, CHC\, Attorney/Owner\, Appalachian Healthcare Legal Consulting\, PLLC\n\n\n3:30pm         Forum Closing \n\nRegistration Information:\n\n\n\n2026 Registration Prices:\n\n\n \nEarly Bird Registration Fees (available until February 28th)\nRegistration Fees (after March 1st)\n\n\nFull Conference Registration\n$350.00\n$400.00\n\n\nStudent Full Conference Registration Includes both Thursday  and Friday sessions and all meals and reception. Must be an active college/ university student to receive this rate.\n$175.00\n$200.00\n\n\nOne Day Only: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 Includes breakfast\, lunch and evening reception.\n$200.00\n$250.00\n\n\nStudent – One Day Only: Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 Includes breakfast\, lunch and evening reception.\n$100.00\n$125.00\n\n\nDay 1 Lunch Guest Ticket\n$40.00\n$50.00\n\n\nApril 23rd Evening Reception Guest Ticket\n$20.00\n$25.00\n\n\nOne Day Only: Friday\, April 24\, 2026 Includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception.\n$180.00\n$210.00\n\n\nStudent One Day Only: Friday\, April 24\, 2026 Includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception.\n$90.00\n$105.00\n\n\nFriday Awards Lunch Guest Ticket:\n$60.00\n$70.00\n\n\nVALUE DEAL: (Full Conference Registration Only)\nFourth Team Member FREE *Must register as group prior to March 1st. Not available for registrations received after March 1st.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration is closed.  \nAccommodations:\nTo make a reservation with Stonewall Resort\, click here or call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-7400 and select the room reservations prompt. \nExhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:\nExhibitor\, advertising\, and sponsorship opportunities are available to support this event and engage with the attendees. Click here to view options. \nContinuing Education:\nThe following Continuing Education Units have been approved for this event… \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATIONThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network\, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \nAccreditation:In support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \nPhysicians:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.25 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nNurses:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 9.25 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1106) \nPharmacy:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 9.25 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-129-L99-P). \nAmerican College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE):As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives\, is authorized to award 8.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2026-appalachian-health-leadership-forum/ LOCATION:Stonewall Resort and Conference Center\, 940 Resort Drive\, Roanoke\, WV\, 26447\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AHLF-2026-Page-Header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Health Care Governance":MAILTO:info@wvruralhealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20250623T151339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T190749Z UID:15802-1778745600-1778860800@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit DESCRIPTION:Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center \nThe Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for May 14-15\, 2026\, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center\, in Summersville\, West Virginia. The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private sector organizations with an interest in learning about infectious diseases and strategies for improving immunization rates in West Virginia. We are pleased to partner again this year with the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services to hold this two-day conference.  \nTarget Audience:\nVarious sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals\, school nurses and administrators\, business leaders\, consumers\, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. \nAgenda:\n2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda \nPresentation Slides:\nMay 14th:  \n\nSession 1_Alpha gal\nSession 3 Tackling the Trifecta\nSession 4_HPV Associated Cancers\nSession 6_ Measles & Pertussis\nSession 7_ Animal Bites and Rabies\n\nMay 15th: \n\nSession 1_Navigating the Landscape\nSession 2_RSV\nSession 3_VFC Training\nSession 5_VAERS\n\n\n\n\nSession Evaluations:\nMay 14th: \n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alpha_gal_Summit\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/silostosystems\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tacklingtrifecta\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV_HPVcancerburden\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sharedsuccessvaccinedelivery\nSession 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/resurgence_measlesandpertussis\nSession 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/animalbitesandrabies2026\nDay 1 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026Day1InfecDiseaseandIZSummit \n\nMay 15th: \n\nSession 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/navigatingIZPolicychanges\nSession 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/impactofRSVIZ\nSession 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFCTrainingWV\nSession 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StatewideSurvey2026\nSession 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VAERSreportingWV\nDay 2 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN2026Summit_Day2\n\nContinuing Education:\n10.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for Pharmacy\, Physician or Nursing credits at this event.   Conference attendees can claim the appropriate amount of credit commensurate with their attendance at the sessions on Day 1 or Day 2.   \nDISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION \n The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services and West Virginia Immunization Network\, a program of The Center for Rural Health Development\, Inc.  controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced\, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME\, faculty\, abstract reviewers\, paper presenters/authors\, planning committee members\, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters\, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. \n Accreditation: \nIn support of improving patient care\, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network\, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)\, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)\, and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)\, to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. \n  \nPhysicians-.  The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \n  \nNurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 10.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1113) \n  \nPharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  To receive credit\, participants must complete the sign-in sheet\, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 10.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-132-L06-P) \n  \n  \nConsent to use photographic images: \nBy taking part in this event\, you grant The Center for Rural Health Development full rights to use any images resulting from the photography and/or video filming for any reproductions or adaptations of the images. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and digital media\, social media\, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please inform an event organizer or the photographer. \n  \n\n\n\n \n  URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2026-infectious-disease-and-immunization-summit/ LOCATION:Summersville Arena & Conference Center\, 3 Armory Way\, Summersville\, WV\, 26651\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-Summit-Event-Header-02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="West Virginia Immunization Network":MAILTO:wininfo@wvruralhealth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20260506T121910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T122500Z UID:16922-1781611200-1781614800@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:Webinar: MMR-cy Me! A Comprehensive Review of Mumps and Rubella DESCRIPTION:Webinar Description:\nMumps and rubella remain important vaccine-preventable diseases with the potential for significant public health impact\, particularly in under‑vaccinated communities. This webinar will provide an overview of the clinical presentation\, potential complications\, modes of transmission\, and diagnostic testing options for both diseases. The presenter will also cover immunization recommendations for routine immunization\, outbreak control\, and special populations. \nPresenter:  Matthew W. Thomas\, MD\, FAAP\nAssistant Professor\, Pediatric Infectious Diseases\nHealthcare Epidemiologist & Medical Director\, Infection Prevention\, WVU Hospitals\, including JW Ruby Memorial Hospital\, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital\, and Fairmont Medical Center\nCo-Director\, Antimicrobial Stewardship\, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital\n\nRegister:  Click here to register for this event.\n\nObjectives:\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the clinical presentation and transmission for mumps and rubella;\nDiscuss appropriate testing options for diagnosis and confirmation of mumps and rubella; and\nDescribe current vaccination recommendations.\n\nCost: Free\nContinuing Education:\nAn application will be submitted for 1.0 hour of continuing education credit for Pharmacy\, Physician\, and Nursing.  Credit is also available for Clinical Laboratory Practitioners in West Virginia. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/webinar-mmr-cy-me-a-comprehensive-review-of-mumps-and-rubella/ LOCATION:WV END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T153000 DTSTAMP:20260606T144320 CREATED:20260526T145748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150504Z UID:17082-1807171200-1807284600@wvruralhealth.org SUMMARY:2027 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:Save the date for April 8 & 9\, 2027!\nStonewall Resort & Conference Center\, Roanoke\, WV\nRegistration coming soon! \nThe Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from healthcare and public health\, along with business and community leaders to share strategies and resources to address the vital conditions that affect community health andwellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum\, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce. URL:https://wvruralhealth.org/event/2027-appalachian-health-leadership-forum/ LOCATION:Stonewall Resort and Conference Center\, 940 Resort Drive\, Roanoke\, WV\, 26447\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wvruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AHLF-Logo-Horizontale-copy.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR