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Arizona Center receives $4.4M HRSA grants for improving rural health services
TUCSON, Arizona — The Arizona Center for Rural Health, part of the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, has been awarded two grants by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support health services in rural communities. These areas have historically lagged behind urban regions in healthcare access.
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University receives $1.6M grant to aid Indigenous nursing students
Indigenous students pursuing nursing careers at the University of Arizona College of Nursing will benefit from additional financial support thanks to a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service.
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Sage Memorial Hospital opens new state-of-the-art facilities in Ganado
On August 23, 2024, Sage Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Ganado, Arizona, celebrated the grand opening of its new $177 million state-of-the-art facilities. The event was attended by community members and leaders from across Indian country.
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5M HRSA grant supports geriatric care workforce development in rural Arizona
The Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) is collaborating with the Center on Aging to improve the health of older adults in rural Arizona. A nearly $5 million, five-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was awarded to the Arizona Center on Aging in June to support the Arizona Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP).
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Native American public health officials face challenges accessing critical data
Access to accurate data is crucial for making informed public health decisions. However, epidemiologists and public health workers serving Native American communities often face significant challenges due to restricted access to the latest data from state and federal agencies.
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Navigators assist families with health insurance at back-to-school events
Back to School means gearing up for the year ahead, and for many that includes addressing healthcare needs. Finding healthcare can be a daunting task, but Arizona Center for Rural Health Certified Assisters are here to help. Armed with years of experience, patience, and information, Navigators assist families in understanding their health insurance coverage and the benefits and eligibility for Medicaid (AHCCCS or KidsCare in Arizona), Affordable Care Act (ACA) Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM), and other coverage.
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Medicaid explores partnerships with tribal communities on new podcast
Medicaid can partner with tribal communities to better serve their members, who face persistent and significant health disparities. Before deciding how to address tribal needs, it is critical for Medicaid agencies to forge strong partnerships by actively listening to what the tribes need and want. This episode of the Medicaid Leadership Exchange podcast explores how Medicaid can better serve tribes by establishing clear lines of communication between tribal communities and Medicaid staff. The episode highlights the importance of respect in building partnerships with tribes...
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Rural health conference marks half-century milestone highlighting key advancements
Agnes Attakai, MPA, grew up in two worlds. In Southern California, she and her five siblings enjoyed city life. In the summertime, the kids stayed with their grandparents on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, where they had no electricity or running water.
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Biden-Harris Administration proposes policies targeting maternal mortality reduction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has proposed new policies aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity, which disproportionately affect underserved communities. The Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) proposed rule also includes measures to increase access to care and advance health equity.
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CDC updates recommendations for fall COVID and influenza boosters
The CDC has updated its recommendations for the 2024-2025 COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, emphasizing their importance in preventing severe illness during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. The agency confirms that it is safe to receive both vaccines during the same visit.
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Participants celebrate accomplishments at 50th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference
Participants in the 50th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference, organized by the Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH), celebrated their achievements in improving healthcare and services for rural citizens. The event, held from June 4-5, 2024, in Flagstaff, Arizona, also focused on strategic collaborations to enhance health services across all communities in the state. Pre-conference sessions took place on June 3.
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Arizona and Florida take different paths on kids' health insurance expansion
Arizona and Florida, two states with some of the highest rates of uninsured children in the nation, have set goals to expand health insurance coverage for those 18 and younger. However, their approaches illustrate significant ideological differences regarding government subsidies for children's health insurance.
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Biden-Harris administration invests $11 million in expanding medical residencies in rural areas
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded over $11 million to 15 organizations to establish new residency programs in rural communities. The announcement was made by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden during a visit to a rural health clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.