The Center for Rural Health Development

Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2025-11-18 12:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | WV
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 | WV
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 | WV
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 | WV
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 is closed.
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
10:00 AM Forum Opening: Welcome & Introductions

WV Rural Health Transformation Program Update

Carrie Jeffries, DNP, MPH, ANP-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, AACRN, Director, Rural Health Transformation Program, State of West Virginia

Taking Care of Our Own: Building and Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems

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

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

Engaging Local Policy Makers in Community Health Improvement

Anne Cavalier, Ed.D., Mayor of Smithers, WV
Delegate 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, Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University
Katherine Garvey, Esq., Director, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic, WVU College of Law
Katie See, AICP, Assistant Director, Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University

Improving 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
8:30 AM Breakfast Provided

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

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

Dan Barnett, MD, MPH, 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 Inc.
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 and Local Health 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.

Registration is closed.
Accommodations:
To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, click here or call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-7400 and select the room reservations prompt.
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:
The following Continuing Education Units have been approved for this event…
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATIONThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
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 9.25 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 9.25 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1106)
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 9.25 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-129-L99-P).
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE):As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, is authorized to award 8.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

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
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:
2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda
Presentation Slides:
May 14th:

Session 1_Alpha gal
Session 3 Tackling the Trifecta
Session 4_HPV Associated Cancers
Session 6_ Measles & Pertussis
Session 7_ Animal Bites and Rabies

May 15th:

Session 1_Navigating the Landscape
Session 2_RSV
Session 3_VFC Training
Session 5_VAERS

Session Evaluations:
May 14th:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alpha_gal_Summit
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/silostosystems
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/tacklingtrifecta
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WV_HPVcancerburden
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sharedsuccessvaccinedelivery
Session 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/resurgence_measlesandpertussis
Session 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/animalbitesandrabies2026
Day 1 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026Day1InfecDiseaseandIZSummit

May 15th:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/navigatingIZPolicychanges
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/impactofRSVIZ
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFCTrainingWV
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StatewideSurvey2026
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VAERSreportingWV
Day 2 Overall Evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN2026Summit_Day2

Continuing Education:
10.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for Pharmacy, Physician or Nursing credits at this event. Conference attendees can claim the appropriate amount of credit commensurate with their attendance at the sessions on Day 1 or Day 2.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services and West Virginia Immunization Network, a program of The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
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 10.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 10.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1113)

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 10.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-132-L06-P)

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.

Webinar: MMR-cy Me! A Comprehensive Review of Mumps and Rubella
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Webinar Description:
Mumps and rubella remain important vaccine-preventable diseases with the potential for significant public health impact, particularly in under‑vaccinated communities. This webinar will provide an overview of the clinical presentation, potential complications, modes of transmission, and diagnostic testing options for both diseases. The presenter will also cover immunization recommendations for routine immunization, outbreak control, and special populations.
Presenter: Matthew W. Thomas, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Healthcare Epidemiologist & Medical Director, Infection Prevention, WVU Hospitals, including JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Fairmont Medical Center
Co-Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship, WVUM Golisano Children’s Hospital
Presentation Slides:
MMR-cy Me! A Comprehensive Review of Mumps and Rubella
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the clinical presentation and transmission for mumps and rubella;
Discuss appropriate testing options for diagnosis and confirmation of mumps and rubella; and
Describe current vaccination recommendations.

Cost: Free
Continuing Education:
1.0 hour of continuing education credit for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing is available at this event. Credit is also available for Clinical Laboratory Practitioners in West Virginia. After the live webinar, a recording will be made available on this page and CE credit will be available until July 16th for anyone who views the live or archived webinar and completes the evaluation.

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 attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
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-CE1125)
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 (JA0006133-9999-26-138-L01-P)

Webinar: 2026- 2027 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
2026-09-08 12:00 - 13:30 | WV
Click here to register for the webinar.
Webinar Description:
During this annual webinar, presenters will share up-to-date information on the immunization recommendations and tools available for the prevention of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV during the 2026-2027 respiratory season. Participants can expect to hear updates to related to available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season, including immunization coverage rates among West Virginians during last respiratory season. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the goals of the CDC’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how organizations in West Virginia can enroll.
Presenters:
Andrea Lauffer, MD, FAAP, Assistant Professor Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hospitalist, WVU-Thomas Hospital
Catessa A. Howard, PharmD, BCIDP, Lead Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Enterprise Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee Vice Chair, WVU Medicine
Mandy Harper, DHSc, MPH, Epidemiologist II and Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the recommendations for influenza and COVID-19 vaccination for the upcoming season;
Describe the RSV prevention products that are available and understand their recommendations for use;
Describe the storage, handling, and ordering updates for influenza, COVID, and RSV products during the 2026-2027 respiratory season;
Discuss influenza, RSV, and COVID disease trends and immunization coverage rates from the 2025-2026 influenza season; and
Describe the goal of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how WV facilities can enroll.

Click here to register for the webinar.

Cost: Free

Continuing Education:
An application for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing will be submitted this event. After the live webinar, a recording will be made available on this page and CE credit will be available until October 8th for anyone who views the live or archived webinar and completes the evaluation.

Ripple Effects Mapping Facilitator Training
2026-10-28 10:00 - 2026-10-29 16:00 | Kanawha County Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston, West Virginia, 25301
In partnership with the WV Prevention Research Center, The Center for Rural Health Development is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Ripple Effects Mapping Facilitator Training.
To register, complete the form at the bottom of this webpage.
What is Ripple Effects Mapping?
Ripple Effects Mapping (REM) is a participatory, story-driven process that helps groups understand the effects of their work, including the results they may have anticipated and the resulting ripples they didn’t expect. REM is built on appreciative inquiry and collaborative visual mapping, offering a grounded way to explore real experiences, surface strengths, and make sense of complex or evolving initiatives. Through storytelling and impact mapping in a group setting, it provides an understanding of program or project impact by uncovering the unique ways community initiatives have made a difference. REM is commonly used as an evaluation and strategic planning tool, especially related to grant and philanthropic funding. In fact, several WV-based funders use REM for grant evaluation.
How can REM training benefit your work?

GAIN INSIGHTS: Evaluate the scope of project or program impact.
INFORM DECISION-MAKING: Use REM findings to shape future initiatives.
SHOWCASE SUCCESS: Highlight your achievements and contributions.

Visit this link for a short video example of a REM session.
What to Expect:
Two full days of experiential in-person training on planning and hosting REM sessions with hands-on REM session facilitation practice that will enable you to conduct REM in your community.
The training will run from 10am to 5pm on October 28th and 10am to 4pm on October 29th, with lunch and refreshments provided both days. Because this training provides a hands-on, practice-based learning experience, attendees will find this training to be most informative if they attend the entirety of the training.
Cost:
The registration fee is $150/person and includes the two-day training, training materials, and lunch and refreshments on both days. To register, complete the form below. Space is very limited for this training so registration may close early if capacity is reached.
Location:
Kanawha County Library: 123 Capitol St. Charleston, WV
Lodging:
For those traveling in from out of town, a room block is being held at the Four Points by Sheraton Charleston at a rate of $115.00 per night. The room block will close October 05, 2026, or sooner if filled. To make a reservation in the room block, click here, or call 304-344-4092 and specify “The Center for Rural Health Development Room Block.”
Need Additional Information About This Event?
Call The Center for Rural Health Development at (304) 397-4071, or email.
Registration Form:

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If you cannot attend the Ripple Effects Mapping Traning, you can send a substitute, even at the last minute. Cancellations made after October 23, 2026 are not eligible for a refund. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of the request.

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For registration questions, please contact:The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.Phone: (304) 397-4071Email: allison.warden@wvruralhealth.org

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2027 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2027-04-08 08:00 - 2027-04-09 15:30 | Stonewall Resort and Conference Center, 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV, 26447, United States
Save the date for April 8 & 9, 2027!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration coming soon!
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 andwellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce.

2027 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2027-05-19 - 2027-05-20 | Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport, WV, 26330, United States
Where: Bridgeport Conference Center
The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for May 19-20, 2027, at the Bridgeport Conference Center, in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The 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, administrators, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Agenda:
2027 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda – Coming Soon
Continuing Education:
Continuing education credit will be available for both days of the Summit for Physician, Pharmacy, and Nursing units. More information will be added later this year.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn 20 Sweetbrier Lane, Bridgeport, WV 26330 United States
A discounted room rate is available at the Holiday Inn Bridgeport for the evenings of 5/18/27 and 5/19/27 at the nightly rate of $110 before tax and service fees. This rate is active until 3/18/27. To access the discounted rate, reserve your room by calling 304-979-9022 and mentioning “The Center for Rural Health Development” or by using this link to book online: Hotel Link for Center for Rural Health Development

Room blocks are being set up additional area hotels and details will be added soon.
