Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program (CCTRP)
Please Help Us Spread the Word!
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We are asking for your support in spreading the word about the Customized Caregiver Training And Relief Program (CCTRP).
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The program is available with grant funds from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). DHSS is partnering with Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri Chapter, Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS), and the Missouri Rural Health Association (MRHA).
CCTRP, a two-track program, offers caregivers free care consultations, customized in-home care assessments, and training, tools to reduce stress, improve communication, make home safety improvements, and reimburse up to $700 for qualified respite-related expenses, among other free services.
CCTRP helps caregivers provide the best quality of life possible for their loved ones, struggling with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias while reducing emotional and financial burdens.
Enrollment in the Caregiver Training Program (Track One) begins with a pre-screening call with an MCHS intake specialist as 314.645.6247.
To enroll in the Caregiver Relief Program (Track Two), contact the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
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Please share this information on your social networks and with your constituents who could benefit from these services. We appreciate your support spreading the word about this program that is designed to offer caregivers relief, compassion, and additional resources that will truly make a difference. For complete details, visit https://mrhassociation.org/caregivers.
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Caring for a loved one with dementia includes around-the-clock supervision, developing a safety plan, preparing legal matters, and maintaining emotional stability during a very difficult situation. Wish there was a blueprint for caring for a loved one with dementia?
The Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program offers caregivers free care consultations, customized in-home care assessments and training, tools to reduce stress, improve communication, make home-safety improvements, and reimburses up to $700 for qualified respite-related expenses.
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Wish there was a blueprint for caring for a loved one with dementia? There's help! The Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program offers individualized plans, training resources, financial relief, and more. https://mrhassociation.org/caregivers
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Wish there was a blueprint for caring for a loved one with dementia? The Customized Caregiver Training and Relief Program offers individualized plans, training resources, financial relief, and more. Learn about program benefits: https://mrhassociation.org/caregivers
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Rural Health Workforce Conference Poster Winners
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1ST PLACE: ALLISON BAKER, KELLY COCHRAN, LOREN SCHULTZ
Evaluation and characterization of drug-related problems among Missouri farmers: A survey of controls
2ND PLACE: BARBARA KASPER AND KELLY COCHRAN
Implementation of a telepharmacy simulation within a rural health and agrimedicine course
3RD PLACE: SHANON LUKE, JANA PORTER, KATHLEEN QUINN
Contributions of MU Medical School to Primary Care
THANK YOU TO ALL PRESENTERS!
Special Recognitions:
- Implementation of a telepharmacy simulation within a rural health and Agrimedicine course – Barbara Kasper and Kelly Cochran
- Contributions of MU Medical School to Primary Care - Shanon Luke, Jana Porter, Kathleen Quinn
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Practices in Rural Central Missouri – Jessica Sterner, Danielle Yantis, Logan Fluty
- Rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship – Sherry McDonald, Jana Porter, Meghan Meyers, Laura Morris
- The Severity of Myopia in Rural and Urban School-Aged Missouri Children Before and During COVID-19 – Jackson Voss, Emily Xu, Mohannad Al-Samarraie
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Thank you to all our MRHA members, partners, and collaborators who have helped us improve the health and lives of rural Missourians.
As I look back over the past month, I am reminded of the resilience and strength of our rural communities. We had a fantastic turnout for our first Rural Health Workforce Development Conference.
Special thank you to our partner, MU School of Medicine. Catch the poster presentations in the link below. If you missed it, don’t worry! The Annual Rural Health Conference will be taking place in person (hopefully) in August, and the agenda will be out soon (more information below)!.
I would like to extend my thanks to those who joined us for the Federal Panel Discussion on the COVID-19 webinar. The recording will be out soon if you missed it.
Melissa VanDyne
Executive Director
Missouri Rural Health Association
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MRHA Get Link'd Conference August 17-19, 2021
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Book Your Hotel Stay at Old Kinderhook with this Group Code: 081621MRHA
The cutoff date for guestrooms for the above event is July 30, 2021. After this date, rooms will only be on a rate and space availability basis. Please use the convenient book now link below and enter your group code 081621MRHA.
When reserving a room, remember to select "Group Attendee" and add the group code to lock in the group rate. Don't forget to enter the group code before reserving the dates.
If you have questions or wish to book additional nights outside the block, call 573.317.4314 and talk to a reservations specialist.
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We Can Do This:
COVID- 19 Public Education Campaign
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Learning Events and Technical Assistance
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HRSA's Women's Health Twitter Chat - Wednesday, May 12 at 1:00 pm ET. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is hosting an hour-long Twitter chat using the hashtag #HRSAWomensChat during Women's Health Week to share best practices, and lead change to promote healthy women and healthy communities. To participate and to receive a partner packet, email OCsocialmedia@hrsa.gov.
HRSA and National Women's Health Week: Heart Healthy Women - Wednesday, May 12 at 3:00 pm ET. HRSA's Office of Women's Health will hold a one-hour session with research-based insights into women's unique cardiovascular health needs, Federal data and resources on women's heart health, and successful strategies from community health centers.
ONDCP Workshop for SUD: Rural Faith-Based Leaders - Thursday, May 13 at 1:00 pm ET. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will hold a second session (90 minutes) in its series for faith leaders in rural areas. The workshops are meant to increase understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) and provide guidance on connecting faith to prevention, treatment, and recovery. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Betty-Ann Bryce, Special Advisor for Rural Affairs at MBX.ONDCP.RuralAffairs@ondcp.eop.gov with your name, title, organization, state/county, and contact information/email address. The Rural Health Information Hub has a recording of the first workshop for faith leaders in its Community Toolbox for SUD.
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May 17
National Prevention Week - May 9-15
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HHS Announces $1 Billion from American Rescue Plan for Construction and Renovation Projects at Health Center
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Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, today HHS is announcing the availability of $1 billion for HRSA-Health Center Program funded health centers to support major construction and renovation projects across the country. The funding builds on President Biden's commitment to ensuring equity in access to COVID-19 response efforts and high quality primary health care services.
Health centers that receive this funding will be able to use it for COVID-19 related capital needs and to construct new facilities, renovate and expand existing facilities, and purchase new equipment. Read the press release.
Applications are due in HRSA's Electronic Handbooks (EHBs) by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 24. Visit the American Rescue Plan funding for Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements technical assistance (TA) webpage for award submission guidance, information about upcoming question and answer sessions, and other resources.
Join the general overview session for applicants:
Thursday, May 6
2:30-4:00 p.m. ET
If you prefer to join by phone: 833-568-8864
When prompted, enter meeting/webinar ID: 160 936 3792
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Addressing Financial and Legal Problems to Improve Mental Health of Adults and Children during the Pandemic
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The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP), a HRSA-funded NTTAP, invites you to a webinar. Experts in social determinants of health (SDOH) and medical-legal partnership (MLP) interventions will discuss how financial strains are associated with suicide attempts and should be considered when assessing mental health interventions. Speakers will also address how legal services delivered alongside social, medical, and behavioral health services can help improve children's overall health and well-being.
Tuesday, May 18
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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