The Center for Rural Health Development

2022 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2022-05-06 - 2022-05-07 | The Resort at Glade Springs, 255 Resort Dr, Daniels, WV, 25832, United States
Join us May 6th and 7th, 2022 for the Appalachian Health Leadership Forum: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV
Investing in the Health of Appalachia
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. First, 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.
Secondly, 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 health care 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.

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2022 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum.

Book your room reservations now as the Resort has sold out for past Forums. For reservations call (855) 516-1090 or register online at gladesprings.com. Room blocks are available until April 1st by referencing The Center for Rural Health Development.

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum, April 28th and 29th at Stonewall Resort & Conference Center.

Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Kristin Dial,
Chief Executive Officer,
Coalfield Health Center

A Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Collaboration
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Webinar description:
The session will explore unusual and unique alliances created through Wild, Wonderful and Healthy Logan County to effectively collaborate within a rural community to address health inequities and focus resources on a common goal, thereby avoiding duplication of efforts. Work within the collaborative partnership involved using data on the community’s needs and impact of social determinants of health on health inequities in Logan County. We use community-based research to create effective and sustainable interventions to address social determinants of health in our communities. Wild, Wonderful and Healthy Logan County has also improved the recruitment of rural health care providers by steeping health care students in long term immersive research, strategic planning, and problem solving alongside rural community members.
About the Presenter:
Kristin Dial, CEO, Coalfield Health Center
Kristin Dial is the Executive Director of a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-alike in Southern West Virginia. Mrs. Dial is a 2002 graduate of Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science, 2005 graduate of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College with an Associate of Nursing degree, and a 2007 graduate of Marshall University with a Master’s in Health Care Administration. Mrs. Dial is an active board member of the West Virginia Rural Health Association, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the Logan Healthcare Foundation. In addition, she is a member of the WV Primary Care Association and Partner’s In Health Network. Kristin is a founding member of Wild Wonderful and Healthy Logan County which is a collaborative effort among Logan County entities from a variety of sectors working to develop and implement a community health improvement plan to improve the health of Logan County residents and create a healthy workforce, leading to increases economic development in rural communities throughout Logan County.

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-06-08 11:30 - 13:00
Joe Tye,
CEO and Head Coach,
Values Coach, Inc.
www.valuescoach.com

Sustaining & Renewing Your Culture When Dealing with the Unexpected
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Webinar description:
In this session, guest speaker Joe Tye will take attendees on a journey from accountability to ownership, providing a proven model, strategies, and practical solutions for improved organization culture. He will describe practical strategies for creating a sustainable source of competitive advantage by building on the “Invisible Architecture” of core values, corporate culture, and emotional attitudes. Joe will also cover strategies to manage anxiety, fear, and worry; to rescript negative self-talk and set aside painful emotional baggage; to develop self-belief at four levels; plus other strategies for personal success and happiness.
Presenter: Joe Tye, CEO and Head Coach, Values Coach, Inc.
Joe Tye is CEO and Head Coach of Values Coach, Inc., which works with healthcare organizations to design and build a culture of ownership on a foundation of values. He is the author or coauthor of 15 books and dozens of journal articles on personal achievement and organizational culture and a frequent speaker for healthcare association conferences and hospital leadership programs. Prior to founding Values Coach in 1994 he was chief operating officer for a large community teaching hospital.

Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
Glenn Schneider,
Chief Program Officer, Horizon Foundations

Sending Big Sugar Packing – One Community’s Story
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Webinar description:
Sugary drinks are the largest single source of added sugar and calories in our diets today. Having just one sugary drink a day (e.g., soda, fruit drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, and added sugar waters/teas) significantly increases your risk of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other diseases. What can communities do to set a new path forward where sugary drinks become an occasional treat instead of a significant cause of disease and death? Sugary drink sales in Howard County, Maryland are decreasing 2-3 times faster than the national average. This webinar will discuss how policy and systems changes combined with community engagement and media approaches are leading to better health outcomes in Howard County.
About the Presenter:
Glenn Schneider, Chief Program Officer, Horizon Foundation
Glenn is a passionate, strategic and skilled public health leader with extensive experience managing successful campaigns that improve lives. Through data-driven programs and campaigns, advocacy efforts, community organizing and partner collaborations, Glenn and his teams strive to advance policy and systems changes – known precursors to better community health.
At the Horizon Foundation, Glenn leads a talented program team that oversees diverse community initiatives such as its health equity work, Howard County Unsweetened, Sugar Free Kids Maryland, Support Human Campaign, Speak(easy) Howard, Streets for All, and the Mental Health Film Festival just to name a few.
These initiatives are working to improve health. For example, Howard County Unsweetened and Sugar Free Kids Maryland have successfully advocated for policies that make healthier food and drinks more widely available at parks, schools, government offices, community organizations and child care facilities. Nationally published peer-reviewed research found that local sugary drink sales have declined by 20 percent in Howard County due to these campaigns.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Glenn was a national consultant, executive director, community organizer, grassroots strategist and policy director in the government and nonprofit sectors. His work resulted in more than 35 new state and local laws and regulations across the nation that increased access to health care, protected the public’s health, raised tobacco prices, created smoke-free public places and cut youth access to tobacco.
Locally, Glenn spearheaded efforts to make all Howard County public places smoke-free, pass the nation’s first regulations prohibiting youth access to indoor tanning beds, and make healthy food and beverages more widely available on government property, school property, and in child care facilities. He was also a co-creator of the Healthy Howard Health Plan, a nationally-acclaimed health care access program for the uninsured.
Glenn is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer and his work is featured in the book The DeMarco Factor: Transforming Public Will into Political Power. Glenn has an MPH from the University of Pittsburgh and lives with his wife Janice and their two sons, Eric and Evan.

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-05-11 11:30 - 13:00
Richard R. Heath, Jr.,
Attorney, Bowles Rice.
bowlesrice.com

Education v. Lobbying: Making Your Case Without Crossing the Line
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Webinar description:
Democracy depends on citizen participation, and nonprofit organizations and public health boards should engage in the democratic process. But how do we do so in a manner that is both ethical and legal so that your voices as board and other leaders are heard during the legislative process. During this webinar we will:
■ Distinguish between lobbying and advocacy;
■ Discuss when it is appropriate to approach government decision makers about an issue; and
■ Distinguish between dealing with elected vs. administrative officials
Presenter: Richard R. Heath, Jr., Attorney, Bowles Rice
Richard “Richie” Heath, Jr. concentrates his practice in the area of government relations. Prior to joining the Bowles Rice, he was Chief Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff for West Virginia Senate Presidents Mitch B. Carmichael and William P. Cole. He also served as a Deputy Attorney General to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Richie’s experience in public policy, government relations and executive management is extensive. From legislative drafting and in-depth legal analysis to research and communications, his background in the public, private and non-profit sectors provides the ability to offer clients measured, insightful results. In addition, Richie has significant practice in the areas of economic development, constitutional law and civil justice reform, and he regularly assists on campaign finance and election law matters.
Richie’s practice also includes work in the hospitality, gaming and tourism industry as well as the state’s burgeoning industrial hemp and medical cannabis field. He is the primary author of State of Affairs, the official blog of the Bowles Rice Government Relations team.

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-04-13 11:30 - 13:00
Wendy G. Adkins
Attorney, Jackson Kelly’s
Education Industry Group
jacksonkelly.com
Justin M. Harrison
Attorney, Jackson Kelly’s
Labor and Employment Group
jacksonkelly.com

Is Your Workplace Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Session Description:
As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available and employees return to the workplace, employers must be prepared to navigate the legal and employee relations issues implicated by workplace vaccination policies and programs. In our webinar, the topics covered will include:
■ Mandatory vs. voluntary vaccination programs
■ Vaccination incentives
■ Reasonable accommodations for employees based on medical reasons
■ Risks associated with employer-sponsored on-site vaccination events, and tips for minimizing such risks
■ Employee privacy and confidentiality
■ Workplace safety concerns

About the Presenters:
Wendy G. Adkins is a Member in the Education industry group, focusing primarily on employment, commercial litigation, education, and real estate. She practices out of the Firm’s office in Morgantown, West Virginia. Wendy is passionate about her legal practice, her clients, and anything involving West Virginia University – both her undergraduate and law degrees are from WVU. Wendy’s wide-ranging employment litigation practice has allowed her to gain experience in many aspects of the law. In fact, she is more than a lawyer – she is a consultant, an advisor, and a fierce advocate.
Justin M. Harrison is a Member in the Firm’s Labor and Employment Group, advising employers in Manufacturing, Banking, Health Care, and Energy. He practices out of the Firm’s office in Charleston, West Virginia.
Justin has years of experience in labor and employment law, focusing on counseling employers and defending them against an array of discrimination and retaliation claims, including federal claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the False Claims Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as state claims arising under the West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act, West Virginia Human Rights Act and the West Virginia Patient Safety Act. Justin also has defended employers against claims involving workplace safety, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, employee drug testing, and class actions.
Fee $25.00

Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination in WV: Part 1
2021-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
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In this upcoming webinar, the speakers will provide an update on safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines, vaccine characteristics and administration, contraindications, and other clinical considerations. Additional information will be provided about West Virginia COVID-19 vaccine allocation and distribution.
This webinar is the first in a two-part webinar series. The second webinar will be conducted on April 21, 2021 at 1pm and will feature a team from the WVU Public Interest Communication Research Lab discussing Data-driven Communication Strategies to Build COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in West Virginia.
Webinar objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the differences and similarities of each COVID-19 vaccine;
State the indications and contraindications for each vaccine; and
Answer common patient questions about the vaccines’ safety and effectiveness.

Speakers:
Krista D. Capehart, PharmD, MSPharm, BCACP, AE-C, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and the Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Capehart completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and later completed a Master of Science in Pharmacy with a focus in drug policy and regulation at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Prior to joining WVU, Dr. Capehart joined the clinical faculty in 2006 at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and was the pharmacist in charge of the PharmUC Patient Care Clinic. Dr. Capehart has focused her practice in community and ambulatory clinical pharmacy, concentrating on improving patient compliance and quality of life through patient counseling and education. Dr. Capehart has received multiple award recognitions including the National Community Pharmacist Association West Virginia Pharmacy Leadership Award 2014-2015, the WV Asthma Coalition Asthma Champion 2013, WVPA Distinguished Young Pharmacist 2012, and Teacher of the Year in 2006. Dr. Capehart also serves as the Assistant Residency Director for the WVU/Kroger community-based pharmacy residency program in Charleston, WV. Dr. Capehart is currently assisting in COVID-19 pandemic response at the WV Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF).
Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP is a lifelong West Virginian who hails from Weirton, WV. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department Pediatrics at West Virginia University (WVU) in Morgantown, WV and a Pediatric Hospitalist at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. She is co-director of the Pediatrics Clerkship, leads a healthcare literacy and patient advocacy curriculum thread for the M.D. program, and is the advisor for the medical student group, Student Advocates Impacting Decision on Healthcare. Dr. Costello currently serves as the president of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Vice-President of the West Virginia State Medical Association, Vice-Chair of WESPAC, and serves on the Board of Directors for the WV Children’s Health Insurance Program. She is a member of Leadership WV Class of 2021. Dr. Costello currently serves as an advisor to the WV Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic response, Assistant Public Information Officer for Information Products, Joint Information Center, West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force For COVID-19 Vaccines, and helped launch the #LETSGOgratitude project that teaches students about helpers in the pandemic and provides an opportunity for students to send messages of support for pandemic workers. At a national level, she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on State Government Affairs. Connect with her on Twitter (@LisaCostelloWV), Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Continuing Education:

Disclosure:
Information concerning faculty, speaker and planning committee relationships will be disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters have disclosed has that no financial relationships exist
Accreditation:

In Support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 designates this virtual 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 Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-21-347) Expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy – The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0006133-9999-21-027-L06-P)
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Continuing Education credits are now closed for those who view the archived webinar.
Evaluation Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination in WV: Part 1

Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Kristin DeBoard,
Director, Marketing & Nutrition, Healthy in the Hills
Alexis Batausa,
Director, Active Living,
Healthy in The Hills

Healthy in The Hills: Active Living
Presenters:
Kristin DeBoard, Director, Marketing & Nutrition, Healthy in the Hills
Alexis Batausa, Director, Active Living, Healthy in the Hills
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Webinar description:
Creating a culture of health by promoting healthy lifestyles through eating, exercise and behavior choices is the goal for the Healthy in the Hills Coalition. Active living is just one of the many ways the Healthy in the Hills team works towards this goal. Through physical activity, garden and marketing projects and community engagement, the team works with numerous partners to increase the health and wellness of Mingo County Residents with a specific focus on preventing and managing Type 2 diabetes. Though the pandemic has shifted things to a more virtual platform programs were reimagined, and new programs also have been birthed for fitness. This webinar will discuss the programs that have benefited their community over the past few years and got heart rates up across Appalachia.
About the Presenters:
Kristin DeBoard, Director, Marketing & Nutrition
Kristin began her career at Williamson Health and Wellness Center as a volunteer 5 years ago. At the time she was working at the DHHR and helping lead cooking classes as a volunteer. She was also a Farmers Market vendor selling her eggs and soap to the market for use in the CSA program. Kristin had a passion for helping people and for farming and found a way to merge those two things together by coming into WHWC as a Americorps VISTA for the healthy eating team. After a one year VISTA term she was hired on to work permanently as support staff. Her background in Healthcare Admin has been helpful as well as experience from the DHHR in working with the community and specific populations withing the community. Today Kristin has stepped into the lead role and also pursued some certificate programs in nutrition education help further her work in this field. She also still has about 40 chickens and does value added item processing from her mini peach orchard.
Alexis Batausa, Director, Active Living
Alexis Batausa is the Director of Active Living at the Williamson Health and Wellness Center. He was raised in his hometown of Williamson, WV. He struggled with obesity all his life and took it upon himself to be active and healthy. He picked up on the lifestyle of exercise through walking and running. Running has been his outlet when coping with his weight and his family history of diabetes. He started out as a volunteer with the Mingo County Diabetes Coalition and transitioned into a health and wellness promoter position. 3 years after that, the MCDC transitioned with the move into the Williamson Health and Wellness Center. He was the other half of the outreach wing along with health eating and community engagement. His focus is promoting active living programs such as Hiking for Health, Walk with Ease, community 5ks with the Tug Valley Road Runners Club, Gentle Yoga, Health and Fitness Corner with MadDog, virtual walking program such as the Lunch Walk Challenge and Healthy Feud, working with area schools with the Fitness Frenzy, yoga with the kids, obstacle courses, Fitness Trivia Wheel and will be working on getting exercise signs made for a Fitness Trail in five communities. On his spare time, he is the president of the Tug Valley Road Runners Club and helps facilitate monthly races, groups runs, Tuesday Night Track, Hatfield McCoy Marathon and Conquer the Wall 47hr and 35hr Endurance Challenge. Alexis is also the chairperson of the Mingo County Health Department Board.

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-04-01 11:30 - 13:00
Vernetta Walker, J.D.,
CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc.
vernettawalker.com

Two-part Webinar Series on Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Part 2: Reimagining and Deepening Impact
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Awake to Woke to Work
5-Questions-for-board-diversity-2
A Message to My Fellow White Board Chairs
Facing the Challenge of Racial Inequity – or Avoiding It
REI+Groundwater+Approach
Recruiting for Board Diversity – Without Disrespecting People of Color
Homework
The Value of Lived Experience
Personal Journey

Presenter: Vernetta Walker, J.D., CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Vernetta Walker, J.D., is CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc. Prior to founding Walker and Associates, Vernetta served as chief governance officer and vice president of programs for BoardSource, and led their section-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including development of assessments, research, and programming.
Webinar description:
Grounded in best practices and research on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), this session will identify various levers and strategies for effecting change. We will set the stage for the ongoing nature of the DEI journey, with an eye toward how boards can integrate DEI in their culture, processes and practices. Along the way, we will ask questions and engage the audience in conversations about:
■ What internal assumptions do we need to challenge?
■ What is the role of the board of directors in setting the tone at the top?
■ How do we identify guiding principles and priorities?
■ How do we center the voices of underrepresented communities?
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Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-03-25 11:30 - 13:00
Vernetta Walker, J.D.,
CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc.
vernettawalker.com

Two-part Webinar Series on Board Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Part 1: Reconciling Values, Good Intentions, and Impact
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Awake to Woke to Work
5-Questions-for-board-diversity-2
A Message to My Fellow White Board Chairs
Facing the Challenge of Racial Inequity – or Avoiding It
REI+Groundwater+Approach
Recruiting for Board Diversity – Without Disrespecting People of Color
Homework
The Value of Lived Experience
Personal Journey

Webinar description:
The racial justice movement created a new sense of urgency for board members to better understand and address diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, many boards continue to struggle with how to lead with authenticity and set the tone at the top. In this session, we will:
■ Create a safe space for conversations
■ Explore what it looks like to align DEI values and actions for greater impact
■ Identify challenges and opportunities to catalyze change
Presenter: Vernetta Walker, J.D., CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc.
Vernetta Walker, J.D., is CEO and Chief Governance Gladiator of Walker & Associates Consulting, Inc. Prior to founding Walker and Associates, Vernetta served as chief governance officer and vice president of programs for BoardSource, and led their section-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including development of assessments, research, and programming.

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Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00
India Tarleton Krawczyk,
Program Director,
Active Southern West Virginia.
activeswv.org

Physical Activity Clubs for Kids
Presenter: India Tarleton Krawczyk, Program Director, Active Southern West Virginia
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Webinar description:
Active Southern West Virginia (Active SWV) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing free ways for children and adults to be physically active and improve their health. Our youth programming initiative, the Kids Run Club program, began in 2015 with one after school club designed to teach kids the value of exercise while building their confidence in physical activity. The program has since grown to reach over 30 schools and hundreds of children and volunteers each year. As we adapt to new participant interests and environmental challenges, Active SWV’s youth programming efforts have evolved to include Kids Hiking Clubs as well as a Kids Run Club Grant that allows us to reach a more statewide audience rather than being confined to our 6 county service area. In this Webinar, Active SWV’s Youth Program Director India Tarleton Krawczyk will discuss structure for how to begin a physical activity club for kids, successes Active SWV has seen with the Kids Run Club program throughout the years, and finally go into more detail on the Kids Run Club Grant Active SWV is offering this spring.
About India:
India moved to West Virginia in 2018 to serve as an Americorps VISTA with Active SWV primarily overseeing the Kids Run Club program. After serving two years in that position, India joined the Active SWV team as a full employee in the same capacity. In the two and a half years India has worked with the organization, she has helped facilitate Kids Run Clubs at over 20 schools, organized community youth agility courses, and developed the Kids Run Club program further to incorporate hiking clubs and virtual activity components. India is happy to be in West Virginia doing this work, and loves to spend her time outside being active whenever she can.

2021 Wild, Wonderful and Healthy West Virginia Webinar Series
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Danielle Varda, PhD,
CEO and Founder of Visible Network Labs, and an Associate Professor at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs
Phone: (303) 315-2129
danielle.varda@ucdenver.eduucdenver.edu

Thinking Like a Network Scientist
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Presenter: Danielle Varda, PhD, CEO and Founder of Visible Network Labs, and an Associate Professor at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs
Webinar description:
The immense diversity of networks that are forming across the nation is a growing part of our work today. We know that networks are born out of the needs of their rural communities, especially during these complex times of change and transition within the healthcare environment. We need to know more about how to strategically build robust networks and how to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of networks. We need to learn about the science of networks. In this webinar you will learn about basic network science, and also how to visualize and study your own networks to leverage key strategies. We will use a network exercise to strategically think about network relationships and how to find gaps and leverage strengths. The result of this kind of network thinking opens the door for figuring out how to be strategic in managing networks and how to measure and evaluate the strength and vitality of your networks.

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Webinar: Engagement of Community Members with “Lived” Experiences in Community Health Improvement Planning
2021-01-14 12:00 - 13:00
Mildred Thompson,
Consultant; Former Senior Director and Director, Center for Health Equity and Place, PolicyLink

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Presenter:
Mildred Thompson, Consultant; Former Senior Director and Director, Center for Health Equity and Place, PolicyLink
Webinar description:
Participants will begin by defining what community engagement is and clarifying the goals you are seeking to accomplish. We will identify which populations you are seeking to engage, which level of participation is ideal, and what is required to sustain engagement. There will be an intentional focus on the ladder of impact, from a basic one-time intervention, to a top-ranking governance level participation; and the pros and cons of each. Of importance is the critical component of what actual steps should be taken to make this magic happen and why a “win-win” for both participants and leaders is needed. Our aim is to engage in active dialogue and discussion and not have this virtual webinar framed as a lecturer/listener format. Questions will be welcomed.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Deepen understanding of the principles and values of community engagement;
2. Increase awareness of useful strategies to engage participants;
3. Discuss how to avoid landmines and pitfalls related to community engagement; and
4. Describe how to assess the impact of community engagement efforts.
About the Speaker:
Mildred Thompson is a consultant, coach and artist, working with others as a catalyst for change. Her primary focus has been on advancing health equity values, policies and practices within the Public Health community, both locally and nationally. Prior to working as an independent consultant, Thompson was Senior Director at PolicyLink, and Director of its Center for Health Equity and Place. She was Division Director of Alameda County Public Health Department’s Community Health Services and was director of two Maternal and Child Health initiatives. Mildred served as Director, San Antonio Health Center for six years. She has also served as Co-Chair, of the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Promotion of Health Equity and Elimination of Health Disparities, Member of the Health Disparities Subcommittee of the CDC Director’s Advisory Committee and Advisor to Dartmouth School of Medicine’s Center for Health Equity. Mildred is also board Member of Zellerbach Family Foundation.
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November Webinar Series
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00
M. Amalia Mendoza,
Senior Program Officer
Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky
Louisville, KY
healthy-ky.org

Investing in Kentucky’s Future: Community Driven Strategies for Obesity Prevention and Building Resilience in Children
Presenter: Amalia Mendoza, Senior Program Officer; Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
To view the webinar recording:
This webinar was recorded and is available for viewing here. CEs will also be available to those who view the archived webinar and complete this evaluation by December 19th. CE certificates will be sent by email within one week of viewing the webinar and completing of the evaluation.
Webinar description:
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s Investing in Kentucky’s Future was a six-year initiative designed to reduce the risk that today’s school-aged children will develop chronic diseases as they grow into adults. The initiative was a partnership between the Foundation and seven local health coalitions in Kentucky to support the capacity of cross sector, community organizations to find local comprehensive, systemic solutions to complex health issues and improve the health of their children and communities. The communities involved addressed the issues of childhood obesity and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Coalition support and capacity development to address complex health issues;
2. Community-based approaches to childhood obesity prevention;
3. Innovative school-based interventions to foster resilience in the school setting.
Related links:

Foundation Healthy KY-ACEs
Foundation Healthy KY-Childhood Obesity Prevention

Continuing Education:
Disclosure: Information concerning faculty, speaker and planning committee relationships will be disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters have disclosed that no commercial relationships exist.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-287) . Expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-038-L04-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 1 hour of social work credit. Approval number #490045.

November Webinar Series
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Christine Compton, MPH,
Policy Engagement Manager
American Heart Association/Voices for Healthy Kids
Charleston, WV
heart.org

Value-Based Messages for Health Equity in Public Policy: How to Effectively Communicate with All Policy Makers
This webinar has been recorded and can be viewed here.
Presenter: Christine Compton, MPH; Policy Engagement Manager; American Heart Association/Voices for Healthy Kids
Webinar description:
The details and local stories that policy advocates layer in about health equity vary, but the core messages need to stay the same. Consistency is a powerful asset in our collective work. If advocates across West Virginia deliver similar messages to decision-makers, colleagues, and supporters—the conversation about health equity will begin to shift. A health equity lens should be applied to all policy work to eliminate disparity and create impactful, measurable results.
Webinar objectives:
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how communications anchored in shared values helps create common ground for policy development around health equity;
2. Understand how to address race and racism without creating discrimination based on color; and
3. Understand how to talk about government’s role in addressing health equity.
Related Links:
Health Equity Messaging Guide
Continuing Education:
Disclosure: Information concerning faculty, speaker and planning committee relationships will be disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters have disclosed that no commercial relationships exist.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-286) . Expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy – The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-037-L04-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 1 hour of social work credit. Approval number #490045.
Sponsored by:

November Webinar Series
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
Soma Stout, MD, MS,
Executive Lead
Well Being in the Worldweintheworld.org

Unleashing Abundance in our Communities
Presenter: Somava Saha (Soma Stout), MD, MS, Founder, Well-Being and Equity in the World
To view the webinar recording:
This webinar was recorded and is available for viewing here.
Webinar description:
Despite limited resources, communities around the world have been showing what is possible to do when they bring their resources together across sectors and with people who are most affected by health inequities. By changing their relationships, approaching the change process differently, and shifting from a frame of scarcity to one of abundance, these communities of solutions are achieving breakthrough outcomes in homelessness, chronic disease outcomes and graduation rates – while bringing their communities together. This session will describe this journey and invite you to play a role in releasing the trapped and untapped potential in all our communities.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the elements of the Communities of Solutions approach.
2. Identify strategies to unlock the abundance in our communities.
3. Describe why growing the leadership of people with lived experience of inequity is an essential pathway to abundance.
4. Describe the role of the health care system in contributing to and benefiting from the shared abundance of being in the community.
Click here to access the presentation slides.
Related links:

Pathways to Population Health
Well Being in the Nation Network (WIN)

Continuing Education:
Disclosure: Information concerning faculty, speaker and planning committee relationships will be disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters have disclosed that no commercial relationships exist.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-285) . Expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy: The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-036-L04-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 1 hour of social work credit. Approval number #490045.
Sponsored by:

Webinar: Evidence-based Communication Strategies for Improving Child and Adolescent Vaccine Uptake
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar Description:
This session will provide an overview of vaccine hesitancy and common communication pitfalls encountered in the clinical setting when attempting to address vaccination concerns. Alternative, evidence-based, communication strategies known to improve vaccine acceptance will be reviewed. Special considerations for potential future COVID-19 vaccines will also be addressed.
Objectives for Session:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Identify common communication assumptions that undermine effective communication with vaccine-hesitant parents.
Describe 4 evidence-based vaccine communication strategies that have shown to increase vaccine uptake among children and adults.
Identify communication issues related to potential future COVID-19 vaccines that may need additional study.

Speakers:
Amanda Dempsey, MD, Ph.D., MPH is a Tenured Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver, and Research Director for Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She has studied pediatric immunization delivery for the last 15 years with particular interests in vaccine hesitancy, and potential solutions to mitigate this problem.
Registration:
Registration for this webinar is closed.
In Case You Missed It…
Access the recorded webinar here
Cost:
Free
Continuing Education: CEU’s are now closed

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designate this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-291). The expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy – The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-046-L06-P.
In Case You Miss It…
This webinar will be recorded and archived on this site after November 4.

Webinar: Increasing Flu Vaccine Confidence Within African American Communities
2020-10-15 12:00 - 13:00
If you missed the live webinar…
Access the recorded webinar here.
Continuing education credits for viewing this webinar is closed.
Webinar Description:
There are persistent and rising flu vaccine racial and ethnic disparities, which are especially dangerous during this pandemic. The webinar will show evidence of disparities and discuss ways in which clinicians, health systems, and community organizations can help protect patients.
Objectives for Session:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Describe the evidence for persistent and growing racial and ethnic disparities in flu vaccination.
Explain the importance of promoting flu vaccination in communities of color, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Describe strategies to implement for promoting flu vaccinations.

Speakers:
Laura Lee Hall, Ph.D., is the President of the Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity (SHC), a part of the National Minority Quality Forum. SHC leads the quality improvement education and community engagement efforts, as well as research, aimed at promoting equity and high-quality care in underserved communities, partnering with primary care clinics nationwide. Previously Dr. Hall founded the Center for Quality at the American College of Physician and translated registry data into educational programs as the director of Performance Education, at the American College of Cardiology. She served as the deputy director of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill after working as a senior scientific analyst for the U.S. Congress. Dr. Hall received her Ph.D. from the U.S. Naval Medical School and served post-doctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Sandra C. Quinn, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Science and Senior Associate Director of the Maryland Center for Health Equity, in the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland. Dr. Quinn is an appointed member of a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine committee on Evidence-Based Practices for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response. She has published 100+ research articles, and her immunization-focused research has centered on racial disparities in vaccine uptake, vaccine acceptance in routine and emergency situations, and social media misinformation. Dr. Quinn has recently presented research related to minority mistrust and vaccine confidence at the National Vaccine Advisory Committee’s September 2019 meeting and Worldviews 2019, among many other forums.
Presentation Slides:

Quinn W.V. 10.15.20
Hall WV 10.15.2020

Related links:

The Center for Sustainable Health Care Quality and Equity Call for Community-Driven Equity in Vaccination
The Importance of Promoting Influenza Immunization in Underserved Communities amidst Disparities and the COVID-19 Pandemic Report

Registration:
Registration for this webinar is closed.
Cost: Free
Continuing Education:

Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians-The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designate this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-284). The expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy – The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-035-L06-P.

In Case You Miss it…
Continuing Education credits will be available for viewing the archived webinar and completing the evaluation until November 15, 2020.
Access the recorded webinar here.
Access the evaluation here.

Webinar: Community Engagement in Planning for Community Infrastructure
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
Presenters:

Doug Arbogast, Rural Tourism Specialist, West Virginia University Extension Service Download his slides.
Peter Butler, Director, School of Design and Community Development, West Virginia University Download his slides.

Webinar description:
The WVU Rural Tourism Design Team engages community residents in a design process to help create vibrant rural communities which are attractive to residents and small business development. The Team works with communities in to create branding, develop community plans to promote tourism and recreation in a community. This webinar will describe how the WVU Rural Tourism Design Team can work with your community to improve recreational opportunities and tourism. Outcomes could be a design for community park or trail head, plans for building or downtown rehabilitation, playground design or other community infrastructure improvements.
If you missed the webinar:
The webinar has been recorded and is available for viewing here. *This link is best accessed with Google Chrome or Firefox.
Related Links:

WVU Extension Service’s Community Engagement Lab Intake Form
Elk River Trail Foundation
Mon Forest Towns Project
Mon Forest Towns website

Related Funding Opportunity:
Click here for more information about the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease’s grant opportunities.
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This webinar is a part of the Wild, Wonderful & Healthy West Virginia (WWHWV) Learning Series. WWHWV is a program of the Center for Rural Health Development.

Webinar: The 2020-2021 Influenza Season - Prevention, Control, and Surveillance of a Long-time Threat in a New Era
2020-09-03 12:00 - 13:00
The 2020-2021 Influenza Season – Prevention, Control, and Surveillance of a Long-time Threat in a New Era
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal for humankind and it has already created significant challenges in preventing and controlling infectious respiratory disease worldwide. This presentation aims to prepare public health practitioners for the upcoming 2020-2021 influenza season and the impacts that the pandemic will have on traditional influenza prevention, control, and surveillance.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe influenza and COVID-19 in terms of their etiologic agents, signs, and populations at high risk of disease complications.
• Describe components of influenza and COVID-19 surveillance has been collected on these diseases in the past year.
• Learn about the delivery schedule and presentations of 2020-21 influenza vaccines and the Advisory Committee to Immunization Practices recommendations on the use of influenza vaccines.
Speakers:
Lauren Spadafora, PhD
Influenza Surveillance Coordinator
Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, WVDHHR/BPH/OESP
Lauren Spadafora is the influenza surveillance coordinator for the state of West Virginia, and she serves as a member of the Division of Infectious Disease Epidemiology (DIDE)’s outbreak: team. She was previously the epidemiologist for the Ohio Coverdell Stroke Program that is housed within the Ohio Department of Health. Lauren received her Ph.D. from the Pathobiology program at the University of Washington in 2015, conducting diagnostics research with an international consortium. She obtained her Bachelors’s degree in microbiology and biochemistry from Miami University.
Jeff Neccuzi
Vaccine Manager/ VFC Coordinator
Division of Immunization Services, WV Bureau for Public Health
Jeff was West Virginia’s first Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator at its inception on October 1, 1994, and became the VFC Coordinator again in 2019 after serving 17 years as the Program Manager. Jeff manages vaccine procurement, provider orders, VFC enrollment, and provider participation. Jeff has 27 years of experience in Immunization Services which he has used to participate in various workgroups and committees.
Disclosure: Information concerning faculty, speaker, and planning committee relationships will be disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters have disclosed that no commercial relationships exist.
Registration:
Continuing education credits are closed for webinar.
To access the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/8175292673873347343
To access the evaluation: https://www.research.net/r/F9P2MNQ
Cost: Free
Continuing Education:
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network and CAMC Health Education and Research Institute. CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 (JA0026-22-20-272). The expiration date is 2 years from the course date.
Pharmacy – The CAMC Health Education and Research Institute 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 JA0006133-9999-20-028-L06-P.

Archived Webinar
2020-06-29 12:00 - 13:00
Staying up to Date During a Pandemic
June 29, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

This webinar has been recorded and archived. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the links to view the webinar and complete the evaluation.

This webinar session will discuss the importance of vaccines and why they are essential to continue during a pandemic. Communication strategies and best practices for providing immunizations will be explored.

COST: Free

OBJECTIVES:

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

Describe the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendations for vaccine practices in a pandemic and always.
Discuss communication strategies to inform the public about the importance and safety of vaccines.
Develop an action plan to identify and encourage patients to obtain the recommended vaccines.

SPEAKERS:

Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of Pediatrics-WV Chapter
Mary Bailey, MD, Family Care

Dr. Lisa Costello is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at West Virginia University and a Pediatric Hospitalist at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital. She currently serves as the president of the West Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, treasurer of the West Virginia State Medical Association, Vice-Chair of WESPAC, Board of Directors for the WV Children’s Health Insurance Program and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on State Government Affairs.

Dr. Mary Bailey is a board-certified pediatrician with Family Care. She has more than 13 years of clinical experience in an outpatient clinic.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Click here to view the archived webinar.

For more information contact:
Barb Thaxton, Program Manager
WV Immunization Network
barbara.thaxton@wvruralhealth.org

Archived Webinar
2020-06-22 12:00 - 13:00
Webinar: Updates and Tools for Meeting Back To School Immunizations

This webinar has been recorded and archived. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the link to view the webinar.

This webinar provide information about the WV Statewide Immunization Information System (WVSIIS), challenges, and tools available through it. It also provide an overview of medical exemptions and present opportunities for providers to improve vaccination coverage rates.

OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the immunization coverage rates among infants, kindergartners, and adolescents.
Explain how the Bureau for Public Health receives, reviews, and makes determinations of medical exemptions.
State the essential Vaccines for Children policies and requirements.
Recall WVSIIS reporting requirements and benefits.
Identify common issues and solutions to challenges of reporting to WVSIIS.

SPEAKERS:

Billie Moore, BS,Director of the Division of Immunization Services
Jeffrey Neccuzi, BS,Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator, Division of Immunization Services
Carolyn Smith, ED.D, MHSc,Immunization Coordinator, Division of Immunization Services

Billie Moore has served as the Director of the Division of Immunization Services of the Bureau for Public Health since July 2020. As Director, she manages the completion and submission of all state and federal reporting requirements related to funds management and grant required activities for immunizations for children in West Virginia. She has 18+ years in the Managed Care industry, most recently with UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia for 12 years as the Director of Marketing. She has held a WV State Health Insurance license since 2003.
Jeff Neccuzi was West Virginia’s first Vaccines for Children (VFC) Coordinator at its inception in October 1994 and became the VFC coordinator again in 2019 after serving 17 years as the Program Manager. Jeff manages vaccine procurement, provider ordering, VFC enrollment and provider participation. Jeff has 27 years of experience in Immunization Services which he has used to participate in various workgroups and committees.
Carolyn Smith is the immunization coordinator of the WV Statewide Immunization Information System (WVSIIS) and, has served as a Health and Human Resource Specialist for over nine years as a trainer for the WVSIIS. Her duties include providing training to healthcare providers for the WVSIIS to ensure that all immunizations given to children under the age of 18 are entered in the registry and to provide assistance for accomplishing the mission of the immunization program which is to prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases among children, adolescents, and adults of West Virginia. Her other responsibilities also include working with healthcare providers in West Virginia in helping them to connect their electronic health systems to the state immunization registry to meet meaningful objectives set forth by the CDC

In case you missed it …
Click here to view the archived webinar.
For more information please contact:
Barb Thaxton, Program ManagerWV Immunization NetworkEmail Barb

2020 West Virginia Immunization Summit - POSTPONED
2020-06-11 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
2020 IMMUNIZATION SUMMIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

In Partnership with the ReClaim Our Kids Conference
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Charleston, WV
The Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is an action-oriented event targeted toward public and private sector organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving immunization issues in West Virginia. Various sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals, educators, students, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases in West Virginia.
Registration Fees:
Advance Registration (until June 4th): $60 for June 11th only (includes Awards Lunch); $40 for June 12th only; or $90 for both days (includes Awards Lunch on Day 1).
On-site Registration: $70 for June 11th only (includes Awards Lunch); $50 for June 12th only; or $110 for both
days (includes Awards Lunch on Day 1)
Student Rates: $30 for June 11th only (includes Awards Lunch); $20 for June 12th only; or $45 for both
days (includes Awards Lunch on Day 1)
Awards Luncheon Ticket (for those not registered for the Immunization Summit and for additional guests): $25
Click here to register for the 2020 Immunization Summit.
Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships to cover 50% of the registration fee are available for those who need it at this
time. If you would like to request one of these scholarships, please email the WIN Program Manager stating the
number of scholarships requested and the reason for requesting this scholarship.
Lodging:
Room blocks for the Immunization Summit are being held at:
Four Points by Sheraton (600 Kanawha Blvd E., Charleston, WV 25301): $119/night + tax and parking. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 344-4092 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. This room block closes 5/11/2020. You may also use this reservation link to book your room: The Center For Rural Health Development.
Holiday Inn Express Charleston Civic Center (100 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV 25301): $119/night + tax (complimentary parking). To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 345-0600 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. This room block closes 5/18/20.
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education Units for Physician, Pharmacy, Nursing, and CHES have been requested and are pending for this conference.
For more information:
Please contact: The Center for Rural Health Development
Phone: (304) 397-4071
Email

Vaccine Super Hero Contest
2020-05-31 - 2020-07-15
Fighting Infectious Diseases: Vaccine Heroes At Work​
Men and women have dedicated their lives to science and their brilliant minds have helped to protect us from dangerous diseases such as polio, measles, tetanus and many more. And, as COVID-19 spreads around the globe, scientists all over the world are busy developing a vaccine to end the pandemic.

Now it’s your turn to tell the story of these amazing scientists …

Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2020-05-01 06:00 - 2020-05-02 11:00 | The Resort at Glade Springs, 255 Resort Dr, Daniels, WV, 25832, United States
POSTPONED

The Wild, Wonderful and Healthy WV sessions will be held at the 2020 West Virginia Rural Health Conference on October 15, 2020. Details will be posted on our website later this Spring.

Join us May 1-2, 2020 for the
Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV

Investing in the Health of Appalachia
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 leadership are beginning to work collaboratively with other sectors in their communities to address social determinants of health to create a culture of health and unleash economic prosperity in their communities. This is the next step beyond the “population” health work you are currently doing to improve the health outcomes of the patients you serve to focus on the health of your community which impacts the health of all who live in the communities you serve.
The Appalachian Health Leadership Forum will focus on two areas. First, regardless of what type of organization you serve, board members must consider the way they govern to 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.
Secondly, 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 health care provider. Thus, the Forum will explore strategies related to community health improvement planning to strengthen your capacity to work with business, government, religious, school, 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.
Conference Overview:
Friday, May 1st
10:00 am – 4:30 pm Governance 101: Intentional Governance to Strengthen Organizational Performance

Topics include:

Developing a Disruption Mindset,
Sven Berg, MD, MPH, CPE, CEO, Quality Insights
The Role of Governing and Advisory/Subsidiary Boards in Community Health Improvement,
Kevin Barnett, DrPH, MCP, Senior Investigator, Public Health Institute and Governance Institute Faculty
CEO Turnover in Rural Communities: Solutions for Boards to Consider,
Alexander Yaffe and Brittney Frazier, Yaffe & Company
Education v. Lobbying: Making Your Case Without Crossing the Line,
Richard Heath, Attorney, Bowles Rice
A Discussion of Current Substance Use Issues Facing Your Community,
Brandon Henderson, PhD, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University
Framework for Intentional Governance,
Sharon Lansdale, RPh, MS, President and CEO, Center for Rural Health Development

5:00 pm Reception and Rural Health Leadership Awards Dinner
Each year the Center’s Board of Directors awards an individual in West Virginia, the WV Rural Health Leadership Award. This award recognizes an individual for leadership and noteworthy initiative in improving access to and quality of health care in West Virginia’s rural communities.
Keynote: Unleashing Abundance in Our Communities, Somava Saha, MD, VP; Institute for Health Improvement
Saturday, May 2nd 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wild, Wonderful and Healthy West Virginia
Join us as community leaders from health care, economic development, local government, schools, and other sectors work to enact policies, system changes and strategies to support active living, healthy eating and other strategies to create community environments supportive of economic growth and diversity, and improve the health of local residents.
Topics include:

How to Mobilize for Better Health: Why We Need to Unite Around Impactful Action,
Brian Castrucci, DrPH, MA, CEO, De Beaumont Foundation
Investing in Kentucky’s Future: Community Driven Strategies for Obesity Prevention and Building Resilience in Children,
Amalia Mendoza, MA, Senior Program Officer, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
Leadership in Response to West Virginia’s Opioid Crisis,
Cathy Slemp, MD, MPH, Commissioner, WV Bureau for Public Health and Bob Hansen, MS, Executive Director, WV Office of Drug Control Policy
CDC’s Health Impact in Five Years (HI-5) Initiative: Community-Wide Approaches to Population Health,
Megan Roney, MPH, CDC Foundation and Elizabeth Skillen, PhD, CDC
Common Goals: Community Development and Community Health Development,
Stephanie Tyree, JD, Executive Director, WV Community Hub and Elaine Darling, MPH, Senior Program Director, Center for Rural Health Development

Continuing Education:
CEUs are pending for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and CHES. More information to come.

POSTPONED - HPV Training for Oral Health Providers
2020-03-27 05:00 - 08:00 | Cress Creek Country Club, 100 Cress Creek Drive, Shepherdstown, WV, WV, 25443, United States
CE Course has been postponed. Check back late summer for a rescheduled date.
West Virginia has some of the highest rates of HPV-associated cancers, including oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancers. However, many of these cancers can be prevented through screening and vaccination. This presents an opportunity for oral health professionals to educate patients about the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. This free CE course for oral health professionals will focus on HPV infection, precancers and cancer, prevention, vaccination and early detection.
Speaker: Dr. J.E. Bouquot, “Reflections on HPV Infection, Cancer, Precancer, Life, Love, and New Technologies for Early Detection”
Speaker: Dr. Crystal Sheaves, “Cancer Prevention: The Role of the Dental Provider in Overcoming Barriers to HPV Vaccination”

Webinar: Substance Use Prevention: ICE Collaborative & the Icelandic Prevention Model
2020-02-05 07:00 - 08:00
Click here to view the archived webinar.
In this webinar, Dr. Kristjansson emphasizes the role of community in decreasing the odds of substance use initiation and progression among youth and how Iceland, his home country, has altered the state of youth substance use through a collaborative model.
Learning objectives:
1. Elucidate how youth substance use is an ecological problem.
2. Clarify the role of community-based risk and protective factors in youth substance use.
3. To explain key elements in the Icelandic Model of Primary Substance Use Prevention.
Speaker:
Alfgeir L. Kristjansson, PhD, MSc, Associate Professor, Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences; Director, PhD Program, School of Public Health, West Virginia University.
Dr. Kristjansson is an Associate Professor of Public Health at West Virginia University. The central focus of his work is on the health, behavioral development and well-being of children and youth with particular attention to substance use prevention and community health promotion.
Continuing Education:
The Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health has approved 1.2 contact hours for Nursing through the WV Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses, License # WV1999-0297 and 1 contact hour of social work through the WV Board of Social Work, #490089.
Webinar Recording:
The webinar was recorded and archived. The webinar recording can be accessed here. CEs are no longer available for viewing the archived webinar.
Additional Information from the Webinar :

In the News: ICELAND KNOWS HOW TO STOP TEEN SUBSTANCE ABUSE BUT THE REST OF THE WORLD ISN’T LISTENING, The Independant
Brief historical overview: Prevention Is Possible: A Brief History of the Origin and Dissemination of the Icelandic Prevention Model, Journal of Health Promotion Practice
Five guiding principles: Development and Guiding Principles of the Icelandic Model for Preventing Adolescent Substance Use, Journal of Health Promotion Practice
10 steps to implementation: Implementing the Icelandic Model for Preventing Adolescent Substance Use, Journal of Health Promotion Practice
