Kentucky Office of Rural Health

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Kentucky’s critical access hospitals and other nonprofits are encouraged to apply for a $10,000 award from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health to support projects that seek to improve health care for rural veterans. Learn more: bit.ly/3eSWZSc

During Suicide Prevention Month, let’s spread hope! The 988 Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome suicidal crisis or mental-health distress every day. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org if you or someone you know needs support. #988lifeline

COMING SOON: The application window for the 2023 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy will open in early October. Current and future EMS leaders interested in training, mentoring and networking opportunities can learn more at: ems.kyruralhealth.org.

Congratulations to six Kentucky nonprofits — @aachindman, @AppalReDLegal, @centertech, @Faheonline, The Millard College and Raven Cares, Inc. — who each received funding today through @ARCgov's Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) initiative.

The @FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with a discount on #broadband service and connected devices. Learn if you qualify for the program and how to apply at: AffordableConnectivity.gov #BroadbandForAll #FCCGov

We are happy to announce our seven new Healthy Kentucky Champions! Read about them and all their hard work: healthy-ky.org/news-releases/… #HealthyKentucky #Awards

Join us virtually or in-person for the 2022 RUHRC Symposium this Friday, 8/26, 10am-12pm EST ruhrc.uky.edu/2022symposium

#DYK: Minorities make up 60% of those awaiting an organ transplant. Together, we can diversify the donor pool so everyone on the transplant waiting list can have a second chance at life. Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor today. #NMDAM organdonor.gov/sign-up

Before the weekend hits, don’t forget to register for our Tuesday, May 3 installment of “Finding Funding in Kentucky” (10 a.m. ET). Our guests will be staff from @ruralhealthinfo. Register at: bit.ly/3uGNhbq

Thanks to @ABC36News for the station's coverage of the Kentucky Resuscitation Academy! wtvq.com/ems-workers-le…

Thanks to @WKYT for the station's coverage of the Kentucky Resuscitation Academy! Find the story at: wkyt.com/2022/04/27/ken…

Thanks to all of the EMS professionals who joined us today for Day 2 of the Kentucky Resuscitation Academy!

The 2022 County Health Rankings have been released. The #HealthRankings data provide a snapshot of a community’s health and serve as a starting point for investigating and discussing ways to improve health. Explore more at: countyhealthrankings.org

A FEW SEATS OPEN: There's just a few seats left for Day 1 (April 26) of the Kentucky Resuscitation Academy. Registration closes on Thursday, April 21 at midnight ET. More details: bit.ly/3hffpL5 Required application: bit.ly/3t92qjr

SAVE THE DATE: The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in partnership with @citizencprf, will host two virtual sessions in June focused on improving efforts to save lives in Kentucky from #SuddenCardiacArrest (SCA). Registration details available soon.

TIME RUNNING OUT: We’ve still got a few seats remaining for the April 26-27 Kentucky Resuscitation Academy in Berea. More details: bit.ly/3hffpL5 Required application: bit.ly/3t92qjr

On the fence about attending our upcoming Rural Health Grant Writing Workshop? The May 4-5 event offers newcomers and veterans alike the tools and tips to more successfully find and secure grant funding. Learn more: bit.ly/3NdrsHB Register: bit.ly/3MUCgtI

This #NationalDonateLifeMonth, “bee” part of a lifesaving community. Sign up to be a donor and save lives — register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Learn more at: organdonor.gov/register

JOIN US: Learn about all things community foundations TODAY (April 5) on the newest installment of "Finding Funding in Kentucky," a monthly webinar hosted by the Kentucky Office of Rural Health. Join us at 10 a.m. ET. Register: bit.ly/3uGNhbq

UP TOMORROW: There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s “Finding Funding in Kentucky” webinar session. We’ll spotlight @BGCFKY. Join us at 10 a.m. ET! (Register: bit.ly/3uGNhbq)