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.

Click here for the Forum Agenda.

Click here to register for the
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 (America/New_York) | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Respiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the ACIP and CDC immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV for the 2024-2025 respiratory season. The webinar will cover updates to the available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season, including vaccine ordering, administration, and storage.
In case you missed it:
CEUs are no longer available for viewing the webinar.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11:15am – 11:30am Break

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

12:30pm – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 Registration Prices:

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

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

May 1st Evening Reception Guest Ticket: $25.00

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

May 2nd Awards Lunch Guest Ticket: $70.00

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

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

Thank you to our Black Bear Sponsors:

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

Cost: Free

Location: Kanawha Public Library, Charleston, WV

Registration: Click here to register for this event.

Agenda: Click here to view the agenda.

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

2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2025-06-12 08:00 - 2025-06-13 16:00
Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for June 12 and June 13, 2025, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia.
Target Audience:
Various sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals, school nurses and administrators, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Agenda:
2025 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda
June 12th Presenter Slides:

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

June 12th Session Evaluations:

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

June 13th Presenter Slides:

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

June 13th Session Evaluations:

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

Registration Information:
Online registration for this event has closed.
Annual WIN Awards:
The West Virginia Immunization Network’s (WIN) mission could not be accomplished without partners from the public and private sectors whose tireless work and innovative strategies have improved immunization coverage levels throughout West Virginia. We will recognize award recipients nominated by their colleagues during our annual awards luncheon as part of the conference on June 13.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here to view options.
Accommodations:
Room blocks for the Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit are being held at:
Hampton Inn (5400 W Webster Rd, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 11th and 12th, at a rate of $140/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-7100 and use code: Center Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire on May 23, 2025.
La Quinta (106 Merchants Walk, Summersville, WV 26651) for the evenings of June 11th and 12th, at a rate of $119/night + tax. To reserve a room in this block, please call (304) 872-0555 and use code: Center for Rural Health when making a reservation to take advantage of the room block rates. The rates expire June 1, 2025.
Consent to use photographic images:
By taking part in this event, you grant The Center for Rural Health Development full rights to use any images resulting from the photography and/or video filming for any reproductions or adaptations of the images. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and digital media, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform an event organizer or the photographer.

Integrating Hepatitis B and Other Adult Immunizations into Practice
2025-06-26 12:30 - 16:00
The goal of this training is to equip Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia with the knowledge and tools to successfully implement Hepatitis B immunization services into their practice. The West Virginia Immunization Network and partners will also provide ongoing technical assistance to programs interested in pursuing hepatitis B immunization services for their patient population. This training is only open to Behavioral Health Treatment Facilities in West Virginia.
The same training will be held on two different dates in two different locations. The first training is May 16th in Charleston, WV and the second will be June 26th in Fairmont, WV. Please choose to attend the training that is most convenient for you.
Target Audience: Behavioral Health Association Members and West Virginia Behavioral Health Treatment Facility Staff

Cost: Free

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

Registration: Click here to register for this event.

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

Webinar: 2025-2026 Respiratory Season Immunization Updates and Recommendations
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:30
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Respiratory season is right around the corner! This webinar will provide up-to-date information on the immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV for the 2025-2026 respiratory season. The webinar will cover updates to the available vaccines and other important changes public health and healthcare professionals should be aware of this season, including vaccine ordering, administration, and storage. Attendees will also gain a better understanding of the goals of the CDC’s Influenza Sentinel Provider Program and how organizations in West Virginia can enroll.
Registration:
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

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

Presenters:
Krista D. Capehart, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Mandy Harper, MPH, Epidemiologist II and Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
Webinar Materials:
2025 Resp Update Presentation Slides_DrCapehart
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education is no longer available for this event.

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1032)
Pharmacy The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-040-L06-P)

Webinar: Protect & Prevent: Adult Vaccination Recommendation Updates & Implementation Strategies
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
During this webinar, the featured presenter will discuss the recommended adult vaccination schedule, share effective strategies to address common questions about adult vaccines, and vaccine hesitancy by incorporating a strong recommendation for vaccination into routine practice.

Click here to view the archived webinar.

Webinar Presentation Slides:
Adult Immunization Webinar Slides_Sept2025
Note: “The speaker would like to clarify the RSV recommendations from the presentation as the current recommendations match what is on the slides in the RSV section of the presentation. The recommendations changed in June 2025 and appear in the addendum to the schedule. The RSV vaccine is recommended for those 50-74 years of age with specific conditions who are at risk for severe disease from RSV and for all who are 75 years of age and older. The speaker apologizes for the confusion during the presentation.”
Webinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINadultIZ

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

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

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

Continuing Education:
1.0 hour of continuing education has been approved for this event. CEUs are available for those who view the live or archived webinar and complete the evaluation (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WINadultIZ) by October 30, 2025.

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1. hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1032)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-25-041-L06-P)

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

The 33rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference, hosted by West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA), is the largest gathering of rural health professionals in the state. Join us from November 12th – 14th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Huntington, WV to explore best practices for rural health alongside colleagues from across the state and nation. Together, we’ll “Build Bridges as We Amplify Rural Perspectives in Healthcare.”
To learn more about registration, lodging, continuing education, to view the conference agenda and more, please visit the conference website: https://wvrha.org/wvrha-conference/

Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2025-11-18 12:30 - 16:00
This training will equip healthcare providers with the skills to utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to build vaccine confidence. Healthcare providers remain as the most trusted source of health information, positioning them to be able to overcome vaccine hesitancy by understanding the patient’s own motivations; listening with empathy; and empowering the patient.
Target audience:
Front line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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

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

Speaker:
Emily Messerli DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Emily Messerli, Chief Programmatic Officer at the Association for Immunization Managers (AIM), leads a dynamic team to implement the activities associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreements. She directs federal grant activities and provides direction and oversight to AIM programmatic activities. With her team, she works to improve collaborations between state and local jurisdictions and federal partners to increase immunization rates and decrease vaccine-preventable disease. She also oversees the communications team responsible for the organization’s website, social media, and member communications.
Dr. Messerli is a certified family nurse practitioner and former Kentucky Immunization Branch program manager. Dr. Messerli received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her doctoral degree in nursing (DNP) from the University of Kentucky. She has served on the board of directors for the Kentucky Public Health Association and on a workgroup for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Registration:
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for this event is now closed.
No on-site registration will be available for this event.
For those are registered, meeting check in will begin at 12:00pm on the day of the event. Lunch will be provided, and the meeting will begin promptly at 12:30pm.
Continuing Education:
An application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing credits.
Disclosure and Mitigation
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-052-L06-P)

Building Vaccine Confidence: Using Motivational Interviewing to Improve Vaccine Uptake
2025-11-19 09:30 - 13:00
This training will equip healthcare providers with the skills to utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to build vaccine confidence. Healthcare providers remain as the most trusted source of health information, positioning them to be able to overcome vaccine hesitancy by understanding the patient’s own motivations; listening with empathy; and empowering the patient.
Target Audience:
Front line vaccine administrators including but not limited to: physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners.
Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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

Location: ***PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE!***
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 1st Floor, Building 3211 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, WV 25304
This is located across from CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Speaker:
Emily Messerli DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Emily Messerli, Chief Programmatic Officer at the Association for Immunization Managers (AIM), leads a dynamic team to implement the activities associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreements. She directs federal grant activities and provides direction and oversight to AIM programmatic activities. With her team, she works to improve collaborations between state and local jurisdictions and federal partners to increase immunization rates and decrease vaccine-preventable disease. She also oversees the communications team responsible for the organization’s website, social media, and member communications.
Dr. Messerli is a certified family nurse practitioner and former Kentucky Immunization Branch program manager. Dr. Messerli received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her doctoral degree in nursing (DNP) from the University of Kentucky. She has served on the board of directors for the Kentucky Public Health Association and on a workgroup for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Registration:
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for this event is now closed.
No on-site registration will be available for this event. Space is limited at this event and registration will be closed when capacity is reached.
For those are registered, meeting check in will begin at 9:00am on the day of the event. Lunch will be provided.
Continuing Education:
An application for 3.5 hours of continuing education has been approved for this event for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing credits.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 3.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1053)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 3.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-051-L06-P)

Webinar: Breaking Down H5N1: A One Health Approach
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Click here to view the archived webinar.
Description:
During this one-hour webinar, presenters will discuss the clinical, agricultural, zoonotic, and public health aspects of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as H5N1. Attendees will learn about the importance of collaboration and a coordinated response using the One Health approach strategy to protect both animal and human populations from disease.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

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

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

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

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1052)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-25-050-L01-P)

Webinar: Pertussis: Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Whooping Cough
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Click here view the archived webinar.
*Note: A YouTube video was shared during this webinar that is not available on the archive. You can view the video by following the link here. It is also linked below along with the presenter slides.

Description:
Pertussis, commonly known as Whooping Cough, remains a significant public health concern as cases are rising nationally and in West Virginia. This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the disease, including its clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, reporting, and prevention strategies. Participants will gain insights into the latest guidelines for immunization, reporting guidelines, and patient management, ensuring they are equipped to reduce the impact of pertussis in their communities.
Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Describe the transmission and clinical features of pertussis;
Explain treatment protocols and supportive care for patients with pertussis;
Discuss current vaccination recommendations and strategies to improve coverage; and
Describe the role of public health in pertussis investigations, specifically the identification and management of close contacts, and control and prevention measures to prevent the spread of disease.

Presenters:

Johanna Bosse, MS, Vaccine-Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
Krista D. Capehart, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Director of the Wigner Institute for Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Education and Research, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, Associate Professor, Clerkship Co-director, Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine

Presentation Slides and Resources:

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

Webinar evaluation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WIN_Pertussis
Continuing Education:
1.0 hour of continuing education for Physician, Pharmacy, and Nursing credit has been approved for this event. Continuing education credit is available until February 13, 2026 for those who view the live or archive webinar and complete the webinar evaluation linked above.
Pertussis: Understanding, Preventing and Managing Whooping Cough
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.

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

Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1073)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-26-115-L06-P)

2026 Appalachian Health Leadership Forum
2026-04-23 08:00 - 2026-04-24 17:00 | Stonewall Resort and Conference Center, 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV, 26447, United States
Join us April 23 & 24, 2026!
Stonewall Resort & Conference Center, Roanoke, WV
Registration is closed.
The Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive leaders from healthcare and public health, along with business and community leaders to share strategies and resources to address the vital conditions that affect community health and wellbeing. Day One of the Forum will focus on community health improvement strategies to address social determinants of health and advance the vital conditions for health and well-being in your communities. On Day Two of the Forum, hear from thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to nurture a more resilient workforce.
Agenda:
April 23, 2026 – Community Health Improvement
10:00 AM Forum Opening: Welcome & Introductions

WV Rural Health Transformation Program Update

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

Taking Care of Our Own: Building and Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems

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

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

Engaging Local Policy Makers in Community Health Improvement

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

Transforming Vacant and Dilapidated Properties

Mark Buchanan, MS, CPESC, Project Manager & Research Associate, Brownfields Assistance Center at Marshall University
Katherine Garvey, Esq., Director, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Clinic, WVU College of Law
Katie See, AICP, Assistant Director, Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University

Improving Healthy Food Access and Supporting Local Farmers and Food Systems

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

5:00 PM Closing Remarks & Evaluation

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

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

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

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

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

Adaptive Leadership: Leading through Change

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

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

Responsible AI Use in Healthcare and Public Health

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

From Mission to Action: Strategic Planning for Healthcare and Local Health Boards

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

3:30pm Forum Closing

Registration Information:

2026 Registration Prices:

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

Full Conference Registration
$350.00
$400.00

Student Full Conference Registration Includes both Thursday and Friday sessions and all meals and reception. Must be an active college/ university student to receive this rate.
$175.00
$200.00

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

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

Day 1 Lunch Guest Ticket
$40.00
$50.00

April 23rd Evening Reception Guest Ticket
$20.00
$25.00

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

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

Friday Awards Lunch Guest Ticket:
$60.00
$70.00

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

Registration is closed.
Accommodations:
To make a reservation with Stonewall Resort, click here or call Stonewall Resort at 304-269-7400 and select the room reservations prompt.
Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Exhibitor, advertising, and sponsorship opportunities are available to support this event and engage with the attendees. Click here to view options.
Continuing Education:
The following Continuing Education Units have been approved for this event…
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATIONThe CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation:In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.25 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 9.25 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1106)
Pharmacy:The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 9.25 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-129-L99-P).
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE):As an independent chartered chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the West Virginia Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, is authorized to award 8.0 hours of ACHE Qualifying Education credits toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participants in this program who wish to have it considered for ACHE Qualifying Education credit should list their attendance when they apply to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement or recertification.

2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit
2026-05-14 08:00 - 2026-05-15 16:00 | Summersville Arena & Conference Center, 3 Armory Way, Summersville, WV, 26651, United States
Where: Summersville Arena & Conference Center
The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is scheduled for May 14-15, 2026, at the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, in Summersville, West Virginia. The Annual West Virginia Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit is an educational event targeted towards public and private sector organizations with an interest in learning about infectious diseases and strategies for improving immunization rates in West Virginia. We are pleased to partner again this year with the Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services to hold this two-day conference.
Target Audience:
Various sessions at the Summit will be targeted toward healthcare and public health professionals, school nurses and administrators, business leaders, consumers, and others interested in protecting West Virginians from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Agenda:
2026 Infectious Disease and Immunization Summit Agenda
Presentation Slides:
May 14th:

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

May 15th:

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

Session Evaluations:
May 14th:

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

May 15th:

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

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

Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 10.5 contact hours (JA0026-26-CE1113)

Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 10.5 contact hours (JA0006133-9999-26-132-L06-P)

Consent to use photographic images:
By taking part in this event, you grant The Center for Rural Health Development full rights to use any images resulting from the photography and/or video filming for any reproductions or adaptations of the images. This may include (but is not limited to) the right to use them in printed and digital media, social media, and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform an event organizer or the photographer.

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

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

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

DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc., controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 hour for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1 contact hour (JA0026-26-CE1125)
Pharmacy – The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. To receive credit, participants must complete the sign-in sheet, attend each session and complete an evaluation. ACPE credits will be posted online to the CPE Monitor within six (6) weeks following the activity. This knowledge-based activity provides 1 contact hour (JA0006133-9999-26-138-L01-P)

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

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

Click here to register for the webinar.

Cost: Free

Continuing Education:
An application for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for Pharmacy, Physician, and Nursing has been approved for this event. Continuing education credit for dentists will also be available. After the live webinar, a recording will be made available on this page and CE credit will be available until October 8th for anyone who views the live or archived webinar and completes the evaluation.
DISCLOSURE AND MITIGATION
The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine and West Virginia Immunization Network, the Center for Rural Health Development Inc. controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempt to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.
Accreditation:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the West Virginia Immunization Network, Center for Rural Health Development Inc. and CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians-. The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 hours for AMA PRA Category I Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This offering has been approved for 1.5 contact hour (JA0026-26-26-CE1138)
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 (JA0006133-9999-26-149-L06-P)
