November Webinar Series
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | WV
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.

Webinar: Engagement of Community Members with “Lived” Experiences in Community Health Improvement Planning
2021-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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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2021 Wild, Wonderful and Healthy West Virginia Webinar Series
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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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Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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.

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-03-25 11:30 - 13:00 | WV
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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Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-04-01 11:30 - 13:00 | WV
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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More resources:

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?
Fee $25.00

Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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.

Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination in WV: Part 1
2021-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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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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Evaluation Webinar: COVID-19 Vaccination in WV: Part 1

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-04-13 11:30 - 13:00 | WV
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

Board Development Lunch and Learn Series
2021-05-11 11:30 - 13:00 | WV
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.

Wild, Wonderful & Healthy WV Webinar
2021-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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
2021-06-08 11:30 - 13:00 | WV
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
2021-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
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.

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.

Preconference Workshop: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2022-06-09 | Summersville Arena & Conference Center, 3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV, 26651, United States
Pre-conference Workshop: Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake

Registration for this event has closed.
An Immunization Summit Pre-Conference Opportunity will be held on June 9, 2022, at the Summersville Arena and Convention Center. The pre-conference will include workshops on Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake.
In 2021, preventing and addressing health misinformation was identified as a major priority for the U.S. Surgeon General. Myths and misinformation about vaccines, in particular, is rampant with over 67% of unvaccinated adults having “heard at least one COVID-19 vaccine myth and either believed it to be true or were not sure of its veracity,” according to the Surgeon General’s report. However, healthcare providers are 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. This training will healthcare providers with the skills to utilize Motivational Interviewing skills to build vaccine confidence.
By the end of this session, 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.
Be able to respond to parental/patient concerns regarding vaccine safety and effectiveness using motivational interviewing strategies.

Click here for the presentation slides.
Speaker:
Emily Messerli DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Dr. Messerli is the Immunization Branch Manager in the Division of Epidemiology at the Kentucky Department for Public Health. Prior to this she was an advanced practice provider at University Health Services and a Public Health nursing instructor in the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky. She maintains her current clinical practice part-time at Baby Health Service in Lexington, and as a volunteer provider at the Mission Frankfort Clinic. Dr. Messerli has almost 20 years of combined nursing, academic, research and public health experience.
Her career has spanned the inpatient and outpatient settings in both pediatric and adult oncology, hospice and palliative care, clinical trials research, school-based health services, and baccalaureate nursing education. Her passion for vaccine preventable diseases began as a school nurse for the Lexington Fayette County Health Department. During her doctoral research at the University of Kentucky, she investigated barriers and facilitators to adolescent vaccination, focusing on the HPV cancer-preventing vaccine. Dr. Messerli’s current interests include advocacy for policy and systems changes to support increased immunization rates. During the COVID19 pandemic response Dr. Messerli has served as an advisor to both the Healthy at School initiatives with Kentucky Department for Education as well as the Healthy at Work initiative with the Governor’s office.
Registration Fees:

Session 1: 9:00 am – noon (includes lunch): $25.00
Session 2: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (includes lunch): $25.00

Registration for this event has closed.
Lodging:
Room blocks for the Immunization Summit are being held at the Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 8th and 9th, at a rate of $115/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health Development when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The room block closes May, 22nd.
Continuing Education:
An application has been submitted for CEUs for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses for this event.

2022 West Virginia Immunization Summit
2022-06-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Summersville Arena & Conference Center, 3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV, 26651, United States
Advanced registration for the 2022 WV Immunization Summit has closed.
It’s back! The Eleventh Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia, with a Pre-Conference Opportunity scheduled for June 9th. The Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private 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, school nurses and administrators, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Immunization Summit will also recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of West Virginia Immunization Network (WIN).
Annual WIN Awards Luncheon and Celebration of WIN’s 25th Anniversary will be held at the Summersville Arena and Convention Center during the Immunization Summit on June 10th from 11:45am to 1:15pm. The purpose of the Annual WIN Awards Luncheon is to recognize those whose tireless work and innovative strategies have improved immunization coverage levels throughout West Virginia. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for other guests, may purchase tickets to the Awards Luncheon for $25.
A Pre-Conference Opportunity will be held on June 9th, 2022 at the Summersville Arena and Convention Center. This includes training on Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake. Two sessions times are available: 9:00 am – noon or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm and are limited to 30 participants each. Registration for the pre-conference trainings is separate from the Immunization Summit Registration. Registration has closed for this event.
Immunization Summit Presenter Slide Decks:
Session 1: West Virginia Immunization Update
• Tiffany Kotalic, Click here for the presentation slides.
• Jeff Neccuzi, Click here for the presentation slides
Session 2: Workflow Solutions and Clinic Tools to Overcome Barriers to Childhood Vaccination
• Jennifer Burner, Click here for the presentation slides
• Kristen Thompson, Click here for the presentation slides
Session 3: West Virginia’s Vaccine-Preventable Disease Experience Click here for the presentation slides.
• Maria del Rosario, MD, MPH
Session 4: Progress and Unfinished Business: Hepatitis B from 1980-2022 Click here for the presentation slides.
• Danae Bixler, MD
Session 5: Tapping into Motivations and Reducing Barriers: Evidenced-Based Strategies for Talking with West Virginians about Immunization Click here for the presentation slides.
• Lisa M. Costello, MD,
• Julia Daisy Fraustino, Ph.D.,
• Dan Totzkay, Ph.D.
Session 6: Meeting the Mark: What’s New in Adult Immunization? Click here for the presentation slides.
• Catherine Slemp, MD Slide Deck
Agenda
Click here to view the 2022 WV Immunization Summit agenda.
Registration Rates for June 10th Immunization Summit:

Advanced 2022 Immunization Summit Registration (until June 3rd): $50.00 (includes Awards Lunch) –Closed-
On-Site Registration: $75 (includes Awards Lunch) Check or credit card only. (Checks should be made payable to: The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.)
Student Rate: $30.00 (includes Awards Lunch)
Annual WIN Awards Luncheon Tickets (for those who are not registering for the Immunization Summit): $25.00

Lodging:
Room blocks for the Immunization Summit are being held at the Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 8th and 9th, at a rate of $115/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health Development when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The room block closes May 22nd.
Continuing Education:

Disclosure: Information concerning faculty, speaker and planning committee relationships will be available and disclosed to the audience from the podium. The presenters and planning committee have disclosed that no commercial relationships exist.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 5 contact hours (JA0026-22-22-446)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge based activity provides 5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-22-059-L06-P)
Social Workers- 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 5 hours of social work credit. Approval number #490045.

Deadline to Submit a Nomination for WV Rural Health Leader Recognition
2022-10-07 17:00 | WV
Click here to nominate a WV Leader
The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc is proud to announce the 2022 West Virginia Rural Health Leader Recognition Program.
November is National Rural Health Month and The Center for Rural Health Development in partnership with West Virginia Rural Health Association and West Virginia Office of Rural Health is proud to recognize the opportunity to “Celebrate the Power of Rural” by honoring the selfless, community-minded spirit that prevails in West Virginia. These recognitions will be presented to individuals and organizations in who have dedicated their time and talents to improving health and health care in rural communities throughout West Virginia.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to improve rural health? Submit a nomination for an individual, team, or organization who has forged innovative programs and services, or displayed outstanding leadership in improving rural health. A single nomination or a group/team nomination may be submitted.
Please take a moment to nominate a West Virginia leader or group in recognition of National Rural Health Month. Selected nominees will be recognized throughout the month leading up to National Rural Health Day on November 17th.
Nominations due by Friday, October 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Click here to nominate a WV Leader
Nominations will be reviewed and selected by an ad hoc committee made up of representatives from the WV Office of Rural Health, the WV Rural Health Association, and the Center for Rural Health Development. Selected nominees will be recognized on The Center for Rural Health Development’s social media accounts during the month of November. The Center will contact nominees to inform them of their selection for this recognition and request their permission prior to posting about them and their photo on social media. If you have any questions, please contact allison.toler@wvruralhealth.org.

Webinar: Healthcare & Community Development: Leveraging Partnerships to Improve Health
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 | WV
Click here to view the webinar recording.
Co-Sponsored by:

Description:
The overall vitality of a community and the health of its residents are intrinsically linked. And though community development organizations nationally invest nearly $400 billion into low-income communities every year, too often the work of this non-profit sector and the opportunity for these substantial financial resources to address important neighborhood-level social determinants of health – are not well understood by healthcare leaders. In this session, we will learn about the scale and scope of the community development sector and explore examples of successful and innovative partnerships with healthcare that accelerate and maximize the impact of these dollars in reducing poverty, increasing equity, and improving population health.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Discuss the work and organizations that comprise the community development sector as well as its financial resources and tools for neighborhood investment
Describe how healthcare organizations can partner with community development to support and accelerate place-based investments that make communities healthier and more opportunity-rich
Identify examples of successful health & community development collaboration and obtain tools and resources to initiate similar efforts in your own community

Presenter:
Douglas Jutte, MD, MPH is the founder and Executive Director of the Build Healthy Places Network, a national organization with the mission to transform the way organizations work together across the health, community development, and finance sectors to more effectively reduce poverty, advance racial equity, and improve health in neighborhoods across the United States.
Dr. Jutte is a member of the Board of Trustees for Mercy Housing, the nation’s largest non-profit affordable housing developer, and he sits on advisory committees for Enterprise Community Partners and the Primary Care Development Corporation, two nationally prominent community development financial institutions (CDFIs). He is a member of CommonSpirit Health’s Community Economic Initiatives committee and Trinity Health’s Socially Responsible Investment Advisory Group. He was also a leader in the Federal Reserve Bank and RWJ Foundation’s Healthy Communities Initiative, which has convened over 40 cross-sector gatherings throughout the country over the past decade.
Prior to founding the Network, Dr. Jutte worked as a pediatrician for nearly 20 years in low-income community clinics and as a neonatal hospitalist and was a professor in the UC Berkeley School of Public Health for 15 years. He has published in a number of prominent research journals including Pediatrics, Epidemiology, the American Journal of Public Health and Health Affairs. Dr. Jutte received his BA from Cornell University, MD from Harvard Medical School, and MPH from UC Berkeley. He trained in pediatrics at Stanford University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in population health at UCSF through the RWJF Health & Society Scholars program.
Related Materials:

Presentation Slides
Academic Pediatrics: Neighborhood Poverty and Child Health: Investing in Communities to Improve Childhood Opportunity and Well-Being
Build Healthy Places Network Website
Build Healthy Places Network: A New Responsibility for Children’s Hospitals The Health of Neighborhoods
Build Healthy Places Network: Healthcare Systems Back Grocery Stores in Food Deserts
Build Healthy Places Network Partner Finder
Build Healthy Places Network Rural Playbook
Build Healthy Places Network South Philadelphia Community Health & Literacy Center Case Study
Grounded Solutions
Mapping Inequality Redlining in New Deal America
Mapping Life Expectancy
Prosperity Now

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In case you missed it:
This webinar has been recorded. Click here to view the archived webinar. CEUs are no longer available for this event.
Continuing Education:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Wild, Wonderful and Healthy WV (WWHWV) program 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 virtual activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses: The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1.5 contact hours (JA0026-22-22-504)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-22-095-L04-P)

Take Your Best Shot: Informational Session
2023-03-10 12:00 - 12:30 | WV
Register:
WIN is hosting an informational session via Zoom as an overview and opportunity to ask questions on the “Take your Best Shot: WV Adolescent Immunization Project.”
Please complete the SurveyMonkey Registration form to attend the session.
A Zoom link will be sent to the email address provided in the registration form within one business day of registration.
NOTE: CEUS are not available for this informational session.
Overview
The “Take Your Best Shot: WV Adolescent Immunization Project” (TYBS) was developed to address the problems associated with low vaccination rates among adolescents throughout West Virginia. TYBS focuses on the use of evidence-based strategies by health care providers, local health departments, and other partners throughout the state. Thus, TYBS projects are focused on improving HPV, meningococcal B, influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates among adolescents 11-21 years of age, in accordance with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendations.
Pay for Success Project
The Take Your Best Shot: WV Adolescent Immunization Project is now a Pay for Success (PFS) project, linking payment to performance in increasing immunization rates for influenza, HPV, COVID-19 and Men B. The PFS strategy will ensure that high-quality, effective immunization services are resulting in increased adolescent vaccination rates.
Traditionally, grants have been based on the volume of services delivered or short-term outputs. An outcome, however, is a longer-term change. In a PFS contract, the grantor agrees to provide funding if and when the services delivered achieve a pre-agreed-upon outcome, in this case improved adolescent immunization rates. WIN intends that the PFS strategy will identify new, innovative strategies that result in improved adolescent vaccination rates in West Virginia for the targeted vaccine-preventable diseases.
Eligible Applicants and Lead Agency Selection
Eligible lead agency applicants include public and private entities, such as local health departments, community health centers, hospitals, school-based health clinics, private clinics or other organizations. *Lead agencies currently funded under the 2022-2023 Take Your Best Shot project are not eligible for this PFS project due to overlapping project periods.
Up to 6 lead agencies will be selected to take part in the PFS project. Lead agencies will enroll in the project by submitting a workplan that describes the strategies the applicant plans to implement, stating how it will improve HPV, influenza, COVID-19 and Men B vaccination rates. Lead agencies are expected to include evidence-based and/or novel strategies in their workplan that focus on improving HPV, meningococcal B, COVID-19 and influenza vaccination rates among adolescents ages 11-21 years of age. The Take Your Best Shot review committee, an ad hoc subcommittee of the WIN Steering Committee, will then review applications and select lead agencies to be included in the project based on the (1) anticipated impact and (2) the sustainability and replicability of the strategies described in their application.
For more information and a link to the application click here.

Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-29 | Stonewall Resort and Conference Center, 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV, 26447, United States
Join us April 28th & 29th, 2023
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Hear from national thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to effectively address social determinants of health in your community.
The Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from health care and public health, along with business, community, and national leaders to share strategies and resources to advance health equity and eliminate disparities through cross-sector collaboration. We will also discuss strategies to boost governance practices and nurture a more resilient workforce.
Registration is closed.
Book your room reservations now as the Resort has sold out for past Forums Stonewall Resort: (888) 278-8150

The 2023 Appalachian Leadership Forum
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.

CEUs
The Appalachian Health Leadership Forum has applied for CEUs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and social workers. The program being presented by the West Virginia ACHE, (2023 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum), has been approved by the American College of Healthcare Executives for a total of 12.5 hours of ACHE Qualified Education credit.

Click here for the Forum Agenda.

Book your room reservations now as the Resort has sold out for past Forums. For reservations call (888) 278-8150​ or register online at stonewallresort.com. The room block is filled but rooms are still available.

Mark your calendar for the 2024 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum, April 26th and 27th at Stonewall Resort & Conference Center.

Downloadable Forms
AHLF Registration Form – 2023
AHLF Advertising Opportunities Form – 2023
AHLF Sponsorship Opportunities Form – 2023
AHLF Sponsorship Vendor Form_2023

Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services: 2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training
2023-06-08 08:30 - 16:30 | WV
Thank you for your participation in the 2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training!
Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services is hosting their “2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training: Integrating COVID Response to Infectious Disease Surveillance and Investigation” on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia. This interactive training will review and discuss the detection and management of reportable infectious diseases in West Virginia including outbreaks. Lunch is being provided at this event as well as morning and afternoon refreshments.
Target Audience:
The intended participants will be public health personnel, healthcare providers and school nurses.

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2023 West Virginia Public Health Training Agenda
Presentation Slides:
Snapshot of STDs, HIV, and Viral Hepatitis in West Virginia
“Dolor, Rubor, et Calor” Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Influenza and Respiratory Diseases
Animal Bites and Rabies: Case Investigation and Management

Registration Fees:

2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training (June 8th; one day): $75
Immunization Summit (June 9th; one day): $75
Two Events: 2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training + 2023 Immunization Summit: $125
Student Rate: $30 per day
On-Site: $100 per day; $175 for both events

*Registration closes June 1, 2023.

Lodging:
Room blocks are being held at:
Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 7th and 8th, at a rate of $130/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire on May 9, 2023.
La Quinta (106 Merchants Walk, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 7th and 8th, at a rate of $129/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-0555 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire May 23, 2023.

Continuing Education:
6 hours of continuing education units have been approved for physicians, pharmacists, nurses. 1.5 hours of continuing education units are available for sanitarians. Please complete your session evaluations before June 30th, 2023. After June 30th, CEUs are no longer available for this event.

This event is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $53.9 million funded by ELC Covid Reopening Schools award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information about this award, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dpei/elc/covid-response/index.html

2023 West Virginia Immunization Summit
2023-06-09 08:00 - 16:30 | WV
Thank you for your participation in the 2023 Immunization Summit! We hope you will join us again in 2024!
Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The Annual West Virginia Immunization Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia. The Summit will be an action-oriented event targeted toward a wide variety of both public and private organizations with an interest in addressing and resolving immunization issues in West Virginia. Lunch will be provided as well as morning and afternoon refreshments.

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.
2023 Immunization Summit Agenda
Links to presentation slides:
Mission HPV Cancer Free: Moving WV to 80%
West Virginia Division of Immunization Services Update
Hepatitis Prevention & Strategies for Increasing Vaccination
Vaccine-preventable Diseases: Special Projects
Update on Adult Immunization Recommendations and Implementation Considerations

Registration Fees:

2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training (June 8th; one day): $75
Immunization Summit (June 9th; one day): $75
Two Events: 2023 Infectious Disease Public Health Training + 2023 Immunization Summit: $125
WIN Awards Lunch (extra ticket for anyone not attending the Summit): $25
Student Rate: $30 per day
On-Site: $100 per day; $175 for both events

Registration: Closed. No on-site registration available.
Lodging:
Room blocks are being held at:
Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 7th and 8th, at a rate of $130/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire on May 9, 2023.
La Quinta (106 Merchants Walk, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 7th and 8th, at a rate of $129/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-0555 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire May 23, 2023.
Continuing Education:
5 hours of continuing education units have been approved for physicians, pharmacists, and nurses for this event. Please complete your session evaluations before June 30th, 2023, in order to receive credits for this event. After June 30th, CEUs will no longer be available.

West Virginia Immunization Network: Immunization “Open Space” Event
2023-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | WV
WHERE: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sutton/Flatwoods
The WIN Open Space event is back! All WV Immunization Network coalition members are invited to this dynamic, fun, facilitated event to learn and explore strategies to improve immunization rates in a highly flexible and interactive event. The content for this session will be entirely determined by you and the other coalition members in attendance, utilizing the expertise of your peers to collectively identify strategies to overcome barriers and challenges to improving immunization rates. WIN members have found past Open Space meetings to be some of the most informative, engaging, and motivating WIN events.
Please join us for this “Open Space” event to explore your questions and challenges related to immunization and how to turn ideas into action with fellow coalition members. The meeting will be held in the conference center at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sutton Flatwoods hotel. Lunch will be provided. Registration is now closed for this event.
Meeting objectives:

Summarize current vaccination rates in West Virginia and the prevalence of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in our state;
Describe barriers that West Virginia communities are facing to improve immunization rates; and
Identify strategies to increase immunization rates in communities across West Virginia.

Hotel Reservations:
A room block with discounted rates has been reserved for the evening of October 5th at a rate of $101.95 plus tax at the Days Inn Sutton/Flatwoods (350 Days Dr, Sutton, WV 26601). Reservations can be made by calling 304-765-5055. Mention the “Center for Rural Health Development” when making your reservation to receive the group rate. *Room block expires September 25, 2023.
Registration:
Registration is now closed.
Cancellation Policy:
If after you register for this event your availability changes and you cannot attend the Immunization “Open Space” event, please notify Lindsay Barr at lindsay.barr@wvruralhealth.org. The West Virginia Immunization Network has limited funding to conduct meetings and trainings throughout the year, and an accurate headcount helps minimize waste of food.
Continuing Education:
3.5 hours of continuing education credit have been approved for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Physicians.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by West Virginia Immunization Network, The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 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 (JA0026-26-23-580)
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 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-23-066-L06-P)
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, The Center for Rural Health Development, Inc. control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this conference.

2024 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | Stonewall Resort and Conference Center, 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV, 26447, United States
Join us April 26 & 27, 2024 to learn about Strengthening Prosperity & Community Throughout Appalachia!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration for this event has closed as we have reached capacity. No on-site registration will available for this event.
Whether you serve on the local subsidiary board of a health system, a board of a local health department, or the board of a community health center, critical access hospital or rural hospital, the Forum is for you. Health care and public health boards and their leadership are beginning to work collaboratively with other sectors in their communities to address social determinants of health to create a culture of health that will unleash economic prosperity in their communities. This is the next step beyond the “population” health work, i.e. that work focused on addressing social determinants of health in your patients, you are currently doing. The Forum will provide you the tools and knowledge that you need to impact the health of all who live in the communities you serve.
The Appalachian Health Leadership Forum will focus on two areas…
We know that the community conditions where we live, work and go to school have a great impact on our health long before we ever see a 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. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities.
Regardless of the type of organization you serve, board members must consider their governing style, and ensure that they are performing at the highest level. The consequences of mediocre governance can have significant impacts on the performance of the organization, as well as the health of those who live in the communities you serve. Day Two will feature state and national experts on board governance best practices.
Agenda:
Download the 2024 Agenda

Registration Information:
Registration for this event has closed as we have reached capacity. No on-site registration will available for this event.
Accommodations:
The room block has sold-out. To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, call (888) 278-8150​.
Continuing Education:
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and Center for Rural Health Development control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest.
All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 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 (JA0026-26-24-622)
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 (JA0006133-9999-24-025-L04-P)
American College of Healthcare Executives Continuing Education Units: As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the West Virginia ACHE is authorized to award a total of 10.5 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.

2024 West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2024-06-13 - 2024-06-14 | 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 June 13 and June 14, 2024, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia. The June 13th track for this two-day conference is being held in partnership with the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. Participants will be introduced to the steps for investigating an infection control breach and conducting a patient notification. Sessions will include interactive activities and utilize documents including those necessary for completing an infection control assessment, reviewing laboratory results, and setting up a vaccination clinic. There will also be a special antibiotic stewardship spotlight. The Immunization Summit will be an action-oriented event targeted toward a wide variety of both public and private organizations. This year, the Summit will feature 3 national presenters in addition to state and local experts. Lunch will be provided both days as well as morning and afternoon refreshments.
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.
Agendas

June 13, 2024: West Virginia Public Health Training Agenda

June 14, 2024: 2024 Immunization Summit Agenda

Presentation Slides:
June 13th:

Session 1: Introduction to an Infection Control Breach
Session 2: Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR)
Session 3 Infection Control Breach What’s Next
Session 4: Laboratory Testing_ Colonization Screening
Special Session_Antimicrobial Stewardship
Session 5 and 6: Viral Hepatitis Presentation

June 14th:

Session 1: Reimagining Public Health Communications
Session 2: WV Division of Immunization Services Update Presentation
Session 3: Meningococcal Meningitis Prevention WV Immunization Summit 2024
Session 4: Vaccines for AMR YGrad June 2024
Session 6: Vaccinating Hard to Reach Populations_Project Pertussis

Continuing Education
All session evaluations must be completed by July 8, 2024, to receive CE credit for this event. Participants must have attended all sessions and complete each individual evaluation to receive credit for each day of the conference. We also appreciate your feedback on the overall evaluation available for each day.
Session Evaluations for June 13:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Controlbreach
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/timetoinvestigate
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/icbwhatisnext
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/labtesting
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/viralhepatitisoverview
Special Session: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stewardshipdashboard
Session 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/serologyandtestinterpretation
Session 7: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinationservicedelivery
Overall June 13th conference evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9GX7J9M

Session Evaluations for June 14:

Session 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/reimaginingpublichealth
Session 2: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024DISupdate
Session 3: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/meningococcalmeningitisprevention
Session 4: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinestocombatamr
Session 5: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/historyandfutureofvaccines
Session 6: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccinatinghardtoreachpops
Overall conference evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024_IZSummit

Participants who attend June 13th and complete each session evaluation are eligible to receive 5.75 hours of continuing education. Participants who attend June 14th and complete each session evaluation are eligible for 5 hours of continuing education.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and Center for Rural Health Development control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity. In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 5 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-633) Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-24-041-L06-P)

Webinar: 2024-2025 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
Respiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the ACIP and CDC immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV for the 2024-2025 respiratory season. The webinar will cover updates to the available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season, including vaccine ordering, administration, and storage.
In case you missed it:
CEUs are no longer available for viewing the webinar.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

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

Presenter:
Krista D. Capehart, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Webinar Resources and Materials:

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

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

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by WV Immunization Network, The Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-24-650)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-24-051-L06-P)
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the WV Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc control the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this conference.

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

Local health departments play an extraordinary role in protecting and improving the health of our communities. The Local Health Officer is a critical part of local public health services, making vital contributions to the community’s well-being and safety. This training will provide an overview of the laws and rules for carrying out the duties as a Local Health Officer, local case studies, and resources to assist in doing so. It will also provide an overview of public health informatics and the role of local health officers as chief public health strategists.

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

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

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

11:15am – 11:30am Break

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

12:30pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)

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

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

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

Continuing Education Information:
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

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

Physicians – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 5 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-670).

To Claim Physician or Nursing CEs for your attendance at this event:
To claim physician or nursing CEs for your attendance at this event you must complete session evaluations (linked above) for each session that you attended and complete the overall session evaluation by November 18, 2024. The CE certificate will then be sent to you by email by November 30, 2024.

Webinar: Perinatal Immunizations: A Crucial Time for Health Promotion for Mom, Baby, and Beyond
2024-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | WV
Description: This webinar will provide an overview of current perinatal immunization rates and effective strategies and opportunities to promote maternal and newborn health and well-being. The presenter will also review critical diseases that can be prevented through appropriate prenatal screening and immunizations that will protect mothers and infants during the perinatal period and beyond.
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Presenter: Andrea Lauffer, M.D., FAAP, FACP
Webinar Materials:
Presentation Slides: Perinatal Immunizations_DrLauffer
Objectives:

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

Continuing Education:
An application for 1.0 hour of continuing education for Nurses, Pharmacists and Physicians has been approved for this event. CEUs will be available until December 12, 2024 for anyone who views the live or archive webinar AND completes the webinar evaluation.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hours (JA0026-26-24-669)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 1 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-24-060-L06-P)
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest.
All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 | WV
Join us May 1 & 2, 2025 to learn about Strengthening Prosperity & Community Throughout Appalachia!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration for this event has closed.
Whether you serve on the local subsidiary board of a health system, a board of a local health department, or the board of a community health center, critical access hospital or rural hospital, the Forum is for you. Health care and public health boards and their leadership are beginning to work collaboratively with other sectors in their communities to address social determinants of health to create a culture of health that will unleash economic prosperity in their communities. This is the next step beyond the “population” health work, i.e. that work focused on addressing social determinants of health in your patients, you are currently doing. The Forum will provide you the tools and knowledge that you need to impact the health of all who live in the communities you serve.
The Appalachian Health Leadership Forum will focus on two areas:
We know that the community conditions where we live, work and go to school have a great impact on our health long before we ever see a healthcare provider. Thus, the Forum will explore strategies related to community health improvement planning to strengthen your capacity to work with business, government, religious, education, and other leaders to develop a more coordinated, strategic approach to identifying community priorities and taking coordinated action to achieve local economic and health priorities. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities.
Regardless of the type of organization you serve, board members must consider their governing style, and ensure that they are performing at the highest level. The consequences of mediocre governance can have significant impacts on the performance of the organization, as well as the health of those who live in the communities you serve. Day Two of the Forum will feature state and national experts on board governance best practices.
Agenda:
Click here for the 2025 Appalachian Health Leadership Agenda.
Registration Information:
Registration for this event has closed.

2025 Registration Prices:

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

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

May 1st Evening Reception Guest Ticket: $25.00

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

May 2nd Awards Lunch Guest Ticket: $70.00

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

Accommodations:
To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-8882.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to view options.
Continuing Education:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 8.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-745)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session, and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 8.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-018-L99-P.
American College of Healthcare Executives: As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the West Virginia ACHE, is authorized to award 7.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

Thank you to our Black Bear Sponsors:

West Virginia Immunization Network: Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice
2025-05-16 12:30 - 16:00 | WV
The goal of this training is to equip Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia with the knowledge and tools to successfully implement Hepatitis B immunization services into their practice. The West Virginia Immunization Network and partners will also provide ongoing technical assistance to programs interested in pursuing hepatitis B immunization services for their patient population. This training is only open to Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia.
The same training will be held on two different dates in two different locations. The first training is May 16th in Charleston, WV and the second will be June 26th in Fairmont, WV. Please choose to attend the training that is most convenient for you.
Target Audience: Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff

Cost: Free

Location: Kanawha Public Library, Charleston, WV

Registration: Click here to register for this event.

Agenda: Click here to view the agenda.

Continuing Education: 2.5 hours of continuing education is approved for Physician, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Social Work credits at this event.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and the Center for Rural Health Development controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest.
All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Center for Rural Health Development and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 2.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-25-746)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session, and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge- based activity provides 2.5 contact hours JA0006133-9999-25-019-L01-P.
Social Work– CAMC Health Education and Research Institute is an approved provider of continuing education by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners. This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of social work credit. Approval number 490
