Webinar: 2024-2025 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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.
In case you missed it:
CEUs are no longer available for viewing the webinar.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the influenza vaccination recommendations for the upcoming season;
Describe the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination; and
Describe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use.

Presenter:
Krista 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
Webinar Resources and Materials:

2024 Resp Update_Capehart presentation slides
Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations
Influenza vaccine products for the 2025-2025 season
West Virginia Pan Respiratory Dashboard
CDC Interim Clinical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination
Order WIN-developed Immunization Materials free of charge

Continuing Education:
CEUs are no longer available for viewing this webinar.

In 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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-24-650)
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 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-24-051-L06-P)
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.

Local Health Officer Training
2024-11-08 09:00 - 15:00
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston
Hosted by: The Center for Local Health & The Center for Rural Health Development

Local 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.

Agenda
8:30am – 9:00am Check-in – Breakfast provided

9:00am – 9:15am Welcome & Introductions
Speaker: Matthew Q Christiansen, MD, MPH
State Health Officer, Bureau for Public Health

9:15am – 11:15am Finding and Reading the Law: Tools for Local Health Officials
Speakers:
• Jami Lynn Crespo, JD, MPA, Senior Attorney, ChangeLab Solutions
• Katie Hannon Michel, JD, MELP, Senior Attorney, ChangeLab Solutions
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define and distinguish different types of laws and policies that affect public health;
2. Navigate different legal sources to find relevant laws and policies;
3. Read and analyze laws and policies to aid in their work.
Click here for session 1 slides.
Session 1 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession1

11:15am – 11:30am Break

11:30am – 12:30pm Public Health in Action: Local Examples of Public Health Enforcement
Speakers:
• Anita Stewart, DO, Health Officer, Nicholas County Health Department
• Kevin McCann, MD, Health Officer, Wayne County Health Department
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe strategies for enforcing West Virginia Code and Rule; and
2. Identify support of other local health departments and agencies to carry out Local Health Officer duties.
Click here for slide set 1 and slide set 2 for this session.
Session 2 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession2

12:30pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Public Health Officers as Chief Public Health Strategists
Speaker: Michael E. Kilkenny, MD, MS, CEO and Health Officer, Cabell-Huntington Health Department
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. List three local partners in strategic public health efforts;
2. Describe two practices Chief Public Health Strategists use; and
3. State one practice that will improve the health officer’s strategic position locally.
Click here for session 3 slides.
Session 3 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession3

2:00pm – 3:00pm Public Health Informatics
Speaker: Meghan Shea, MPH, Sr. Program Analyst – Informatics, National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Define public health informatics and its role in improving population health outcomes at the local level;
2. Explore commonly used public health informatics tools, processes, and data standards; and
3.Describe the policy landscape of public health informatics, particularly for Local Health Departments.
Click here for session 4 slides.
Session 4 evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingSession4

3:00pm Closing remarks
Speaker: Matthew Q Christiansen, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, Bureau for Public Health
Overall training evaluation: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LHOTrainingOverallEval

Continuing Education Information:
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.

In 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.

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 (JA0026-26-24-670).

To Claim Physician or Nursing CEs for your attendance at this event:
To 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.

Webinar: Perinatal Immunizations: A Crucial Time for Health Promotion for Mom, Baby, and Beyond
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Presenter: Andrea Lauffer, M.D., FAAP, FACP
Webinar Materials:
Presentation Slides: Perinatal Immunizations_DrLauffer
Objectives:

Describe current perinatal immunization rates for expectant mothers and effective strategies for improving perinatal immunization rates;
Discuss 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;
Discuss opportunities to promote immunizations to pregnant individuals who are found to be non-immune to certain vaccine-preventable diseases during prenatal screening;
Describe the hepatitis B immunization recommendation for infants; and
Discuss strategies and opportunities to educate patients and the public on the importance of immunizations prior to, during, and after the perinatal period.

Continuing Education:
An 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.

In 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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 1 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-669)
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 1 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-24-060-L06-P)
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00
Join us May 1 & 2, 2025 to learn about Strengthening Prosperity & Community Throughout Appalachia!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration for this event has closed.
Whether 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.
The Appalachian Health Leadership Forum will focus on two areas:
We 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.
Regardless 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.
Agenda:
Click here for the 2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Agenda.
Registration Information:
Registration for this event has closed.

2025 Registration Prices:

Full Conference Registration (price includes breakfast and lunch on both days and evening reception on May 1st): $350.00

May 1st Only (includes breakfast, lunch and evening reception): $195.00

May 1st Evening Reception Guest Ticket: $25.00

May 2nd Only (includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception): $185.00

May 2nd Awards Lunch Guest Ticket: $70.00

Student Full Conference Registration Rate (includes Thursday and Friday Sessions and all meals noted above): $200.00

Accommodations:
To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-8882.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to view options.
Continuing Education:
In 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.
Physicians – 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.
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 8.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-745)
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 8.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-018-L99-P.
American 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.

Thank you to our Black Bear Sponsors:

West Virginia Immunization Network: Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice
2025-05-16 12:30 - 16:00
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.
The 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.
Target Audience: Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff

Cost: Free

Location: Kanawha Public Library, Charleston, WV

Registration: Click here to register for this event.

Agenda: Click here to view the agenda.

Continuing Education: 2.5 hours of continuing education is approved for Physician, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Social Work credits at this event.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
In 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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 2.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-746)
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 2.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-019-L01-P.
Social 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

2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2025-06-12 08:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00
Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The 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.
Target Audience:
Various 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.
Agenda:
2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda
June 12th Presenter Slides:

Session 1_ West Virginia Reportable Diseases
Session 2_Outbreaks_combined
Session 3_Candida auris
Session 4_ Animal Bites and Rabies
Session 5_ Tuberculosis in West Virginia
Session 6_What Test Do I Order

June 12th Session Evaluations:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/_WVReportableRule
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OutbreaksinWV
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Cauris_WV
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/animalbitesandrabies
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TBinWV
Session 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WhatTestToOrder
Session 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VPDsyndromicSurveillance
Overall: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025IDSummitDay1

June 13th Presenter Slides:

Session 1_Vaccine Hesitance_Carrico 2025
Session 2_Immunization Dashboard in WV
Session 3_Immunizations in WV
Session 4_Measles_Ericka Bolyard
Session 5_International Travel_Carrico

June 13th Session Evaluations:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025SummitSes1
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVInteractiveDashboard
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ImmunizationsInWV
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/measlesinWV
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/travelhealthoptions
Overall Conference Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025WVIZSummit

Registration Information:
Online registration for this event has closed.
Annual WIN Awards:
The 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.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to view options.
Accommodations:
Room blocks for the Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit are being held at:
Hampton 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.
La 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.
Consent to use photographic images:
By 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.

Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice
2025-06-26 12:30 - 16:00
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.
The 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.
Target Audience: Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff

Cost: Free

Location: Robert H. Mollohan Research Center, Fairmont, WV

Registration: Click here to register for this event.

Agenda: Click here to view the agenda.
Continuing Education: 2.5 hours of continuing education is approved for Physician, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Social Work credits at this event.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
In 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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 2.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-746)
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 2.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-019-L01-P.
Social 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

Webinar: 2025-2026 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:30
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Respiratory 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.
Registration:
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the influenza vaccination recommendations for the upcoming season;
Describe the recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination;
Describe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use; and
Describe the goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how WV facilities can enroll.

Presenters:
Krista 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
Mandy Harper, MPH, Epidemiologist II and Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
Webinar Materials:
2025 Resp Update Presentation Slides_DrCapehart
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education is no longer available for this event.

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
Accreditation
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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 1.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1032)
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 1.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-040-L06-P)

Webinar: Protect & Prevent: Adult Vaccination Recommendation Updates & Implementation Strategies
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Click here to view the archived webinar.

Webinar Presentation Slides:
Adult Immunization Webinar Slides_Sept2025
Note: “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.”
Webinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINadultIZ

Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Interpret CDC adult immunization schedules;
Describe adult vaccination recommendations, indications, and contraindications; and
Identify strategies to improve adult immunization rates.

Presenter:
Gretchen Kreckel Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, FAPhA, Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy

Continuing Education:
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.

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
Accreditation
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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1032)
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 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-25-041-L06-P)

2025 West Virginia Rural Health Conference
2025-11-12 08:00 - 2025-11-14 11:15 | DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington, 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, 25701, United States
Join the West Virginia Rural Health Association November 12 -14, 2025 to Build Bridges: Amplifying Rural Perspectives in Healthcare
DoubleTree by Hilton Huntington – Huntington, WV

The 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.”
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/

Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2025-11-18 12:30 - 16:00
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.
Target audience:
Front line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the key principles for communicating with vaccine hesitant individuals;
Apply skills to listen and engage in conversations aimed at building confidence in vaccines; and
Be able to respond to parental/patient concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness using motivational interviewing strategies.

Location:
Morgantown, WV @ Erickson Alumni Center Board of Governors Room (first floor)

Speaker:
Emily Messerli DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Emily 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.
Dr. 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.
Registration:
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for this event is now closed.
No on-site registration will be available for this event.
For 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.
Continuing Education:
An application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing credits.
Disclosure and Mitigation
The 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.
Accreditation
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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053)
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 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-052-L06-P)

Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2025-11-19 09:30 - 13:00
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.
Target Audience:
Front line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Describe the key principles for communicating with vaccine hesitant individuals;
Apply skills to listen and engage in conversations aimed at building confidence in vaccines; and
Be able to respond to parental/patient concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness using motivational interviewing strategies.

Location: ***PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!***
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1st Floor, Building 3211 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, WV 25304
This is located across from CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Speaker:
Emily Messerli DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Emily 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.
Dr. 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.
Registration:
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for this event is now closed.
No on-site registration will be available for this event. Space is limited at this event and registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
For those are registered, meeting check in will begin at 9:00am on the day of the event. Lunch will be provided.
Continuing Education:
An application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing credits.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.
Accreditation
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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053)
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 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-051-L06-P)

Webinar: Breaking Down H5N1: A One Health Approach
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Description:
During 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.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the history and burden of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) from all perspectives (clinical, agricultural, zoonotic, public health)
• Discuss general presentation, diagnosis, and management of H5N1 from a clinical perspective;
• Discuss H5N1 preparedness and post-exposure prophylaxis measures for healthcare workers;
• Describe how a case investigation is conducted for H5N1; and
• Describe the “One Health” approach to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Webinar Slides:
HPAI Ag Update_11.20.2025_DrAlt
One-Health-and-Highly-Pathogenic-Avian-Influenza-H5N1-The-Clinical-Perspective_MJensen
HPAI H5N1 WIN Webinar_Harper
Presenters:
Melissa Jensen, MSPA, PA-C; Assistant Professor of PA Studies, Concord University | Health Sciences
Erika D. Alt, DVM; Assistant State Veterinarian/Assistant Director, Animal Health Division, West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Mandy Marie Harper, MPH, Epidemiologist II/ Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, WV Bureau for Public Health
Registration:
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Continuing Education:
Continuing education credits are no longer available for this event.

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.

Accreditation
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.
Physicians-. 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.
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 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1052)
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 1.0 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-050-L01-P)

Webinar: Pertussis: Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Whooping Cough
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Click here view the archived webinar.
*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.

Description:
Pertussis, 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.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the transmission and clinical features of pertussis;
Explain treatment protocols and supportive care for patients with pertussis;
Discuss current vaccination recommendations and strategies to improve coverage; and
Describe 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.

Presenters:

Johanna Bosse, MS, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
Krista 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
Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, Associate Professor, Clerkship Co-director, Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine

Presentation Slides and Resources:

Pertussis WIN Webinar _Presentation Slides_Dr.Costello
Link to YouTube video shared by Dr. Costello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB70izafC1Y
Pertussis Webinar_Dr.Capehart Presentation slides
The Epidemiology of Pertussis _WIN Webinar Slides_J_Bosse

Webinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN_Pertussis
Continuing Education:
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.
Pertussis: Understanding, Preventing and Managing Whooping Cough
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The 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.

Accreditation:
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.

Physicians-. 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.
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 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1073)
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 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-26-115-L06-P)

2026 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 | Stonewall Resort and Conference Center, 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV, 26447, United States
Join us April 23 & 24, 2026!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration for this event is now open. Click here to register.
The 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.
Agenda:
April 23, 2026 – Community Health Improvement Sessions
10:00 AM Forum Opening: Welcome & Introductions

Taking Care of Our Own: Building and Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems

Michael Meit, MA, MPH, Director, East Tennessee State Center for Rural Health and Research

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (Provided) at Stillwaters

Engaging Local Policy Makers in Community Health Improvement

Anne Cavalier, Ed.D., Mayor of Smithers, WV
Del. Sarah Drennan, WV House of Delegates, District 20
Gary Roberts, MPA, Commissioner, Nicholas County, WV

Transforming Vacant and Dilapidated Properties

Mark Buchanan, MS, CPESC, Project Manager & Research Associate, Marshall University Brownfield Assistance Center at the Center for Environmental Geotechnical Applied Science
Katherine Garvey, Director, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic, WVU College of Law

Healthy Food Access and Supporting Local Farmers and Food Systems

Mandy Curry, Owner/Founder, Healthy Kids Inc.
Spencer Moss, MPA, Executive Director, West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition

5:00 PM Closing Remarks & Evaluation

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Appalachian Health Leadership Forum Opening Reception

April 24, 2026 – Governance & Leadership Sessions
8:30 AM Breakfast Provided

9:00 AM – 9:15AM Opening Session Welcome & Introductions

Compassion Fatigue: Considerations for Recognition and Management Among Public Health and Healthcare Providers

Dan Barnett, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Adaptive Leadership: Leading through Change

Catherine Slemp, MD, MPH, Principal and Managing Member, Deepa Consulting
C. Donovan Beckett, DO, Chief Executive Officer, Williamson Health and Wellness Center
Angela Gray, BSN, RN, SUD Case Manager, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Anita Stewart, DO, Health Officer, Nicholas County Health Department

12:00 NOON – 12:45 PM Annual Rural Health Leadership Award Lunch

Responsible AI Use in Healthcare and Public Health

Merage Ghane, PhD, Director of Responsible AI, Coalition for Health AI

From Mission to Action: Strategic Planning for Healthcare Boards

Jenna Misiti, Esq., MHA, CHC, Attorney/Owner, Appalachian Healthcare Legal Consulting, PLLC

3:30pm Forum Closing

Registration Information:

2026 Registration Prices:

Early Bird Registration Fees (available until February 28th)
Registration Fees (after March 1st)

Full Conference Registration
$350.00
$400.00

Student 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.
$175.00
$200.00

One Day Only: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Includes breakfast, lunch and evening reception.
$200.00
$250.00

Student – One Day Only: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Includes breakfast, lunch and evening reception.
$100.00
$125.00

Day 1 Lunch Guest Ticket
$40.00
$50.00

April 23rd Evening Reception Guest Ticket
$20.00
$25.00

One Day Only: Friday, April 24, 2026 Includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception.
$180.00
$210.00

Student One Day Only: Friday, April 24, 2026 Includes breakfast and Awards Lunch; does not include Thursday evening reception.
$90.00
$105.00

Friday Awards Lunch Guest Ticket:
$60.00
$70.00

VALUE DEAL: (Full Conference Registration Only)
Fourth Team Member FREE *Must register as group prior to March 1st. Not available for registrations received after March 1st.

Click here to register for the Forum.
Accommodations:
A conference room block is being held at Stonewall Resort at a rate of $212/night. To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, click here or call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-7400 and select the room reservations prompt. For phone reservations, reference the Appalachian Health Leadership Forum to receive the conference rate. The conference rate ends March 23, 2026.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available to support this event and engage with the attendees. Click here to view options.
Continuing Education:
An application will be submitted for physician, pharmacy, nursing, and ACHE continuing education units for this conference.

2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-05-15 16:00 | Summersville Arena & Conference Center, 3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV, 26651, United States
Click here to register for this event.

Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The 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.
Target Audience:
Various 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.
Agenda:
The agenda is being finalized and will be released soon.
Topics this year include:

Alpha Gal Syndrome
State Approaches for Addressing Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders, HIV, and Hepatitis C
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines and Cancer Prevention
Shared Success Stories in Vaccine Delivery
Resurgence of Pertussis and Measles
RSV Immunization and its Impact on Patient Care
VAERS Reporting in WV
and more!

Registration Information:
Click here to register for this event.
There are different registration options available. Attendees can register for one or both days of the conference, with discounted rates for anyone attending both days. Online registration will be closed on May 8, 2026, or when capacity for the conference center has been reached.

Single day registration: $100 per day (includes breakfast and lunch);
Bundle registration for attending both days: $180 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Student Rates: $60 per day (includes lunch)
Awards Luncheon Ticket for additional guests not registered for the Immunization Summit: $35

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are now available.
Continuing Education:
An application for continuing education will be submitted for this event for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing credits.
Lodging Information:
Room blocks for the Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit are being held at:
Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of May 13th and 14th, 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 April 24, 2026.
La Quinta (106 Merchants Walk, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of May 13th and 14th, at a rate of $119/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-0555 and use code: CRH26 when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates.

Consent to use photographic images:
By 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.
