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Six Rural Health Fact Sheets (available through NRHA)

• Sole Community Hospital Fact Sheet
• Federally Qualified Health Center Fact Sheet
• Crticial Access Hospital Program Fact Sheet
• Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital Fact Sheet
• Rural Referral Center Fact Sheet
• Rural Health Clinic Fact Sheet

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 NHSC Awards of Excellence

Attention J-1 Visa Physicians
The 2006-07 Conrad 30 Application Packets are now available throgh Medical Opportunities in Michigan

Latest News, Updates, and Supporting Materials on the funding of federal rural health programs from NRHA

CMS Chief McClellan Announces Resignation

NRHA's Alan Morgan Presents Recommendations to Medicaid Commission

Starting a rural health Clinic - A How-To Manual

The NRHA is offering technical assistance to all rural communities interested in learning more about the Community and Migrant Health Center (C/MHC) program and/or applying to become a C/MHC. 
Direct all inquiries to Shelly Ten Napel
or call 703/519-7910.

NRHA e-News (in the Members Only Section)

Click here to find grant opportunities announced through NRHA

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The Michigan Rural Health Association has a unique and important niche to fill as the voice for Michigan’s rural residents, for the rural constituents of numerous partner organizations, and of distinct rural regions within Michigan. MRHA can articulate the rural perspective on issues and bring its grassroots members and constituent organizations together to effectively advocate for rural health. 

MRHA’s health policy priorities:

• School-based and school-linked health services
• Biohazard readiness and emergency preparedness in rural areas
• Rural health workforce
• Remote technologies and rural health

More about MRHA’s vision, primary activities, and history.

Rural Health in Michigan

MRHA Board of Directors

Click here for an application to join the MRHA (MS Word format)

Urban/Rural Designation for Michigan Counties

Health Information Technology: A Rural Providers Roadmap to Quality
September 21-23, 2006
Kansas City, MO
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Association for Clinicians for the Underserved First National Conference
A Prescription for Hope: Clinicians & Consumers & Communities
September 29-October 1, 2006
Washington, D.C.
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If you would like to add your event to the Calendar, e-mail mindyketels@charter.net.

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