Maryland Rural Health Association

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Maryland Health Connection is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Maryland Rural Health Conference. Join our efforts at https://lnkd.in/exK9kjC

Congratulations Board Member, Dr. Mark Bittle!

Thank you, Maryland Relay, Maryland Rural Health Association Conference Sponsor!

Governor Moore Announces $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program to Improve Access to Health Care Resources ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Maryland Department of Planning a $1.76 million SMART grant to pilot the use of innovative aviation technology. The program will focus on improving access to healthcare resources in rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “All Marylanders deserve equitable access to health care and health care resources,” said Gov. Moore. “This funding will strengthen our capacity to support our rural communities and presents an important opportunity to learn more about how enhanced technology can be deployed to serve those in need.” Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) are one of several means to help address poor health outcomes that are linked to lack of transportation for obtaining medical services. The systems can also help reduce the hours that healthcare provider staff absorb by travel to ensure that homebound patients are served. The Eastern Shore pilot will deliver medical packages between Crisfield and Smith Island, which is home to several hundred residents who are linked to the mainland only by commercially-operated boat services. Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation—also known as SMART— grants fund state, local, and Tribal governments to conduct demonstration projects. The projects are focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems to improve transportation efficiency and safety. The program is structured in two stages. Applicants first seek Stage 1 planning and prototyping grants. Select projects are then eligible to apply for Stage 2 implementation grants. Stage 1 grants are capped at $2 million and an 18-month period and Stage 2 grants are anticipated to be up to $15 million and 36 months. The Maryland Department of Planning will serve as the grant manager; the University of Maryland UAS Research and Operations Center will serve as project manager and technical lead; and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Aviation Science Program and School of Pharmacy will be partners in the project. A commercial drone services provider will be selected to participate in all aspects of technical preparation, to obtain necessary Federal Aviation Administration permissions, and to perform flight operations. A local health care provider will assist in coordinating the medical and pharmaceutical delivery support. Preliminary work, including outreach to Smith Island residents and procurement of drones, is now underway. Information on applying for USDOT SMART grants is available at https://lnkd.in/eU4FJjPf.

MHAMD is seeking three Campus Engagement Associates (CEA) to support the implementation and expansion of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) programming at regional community colleges. This role is a blend of teaching and administrative responsibilities, requiring dynamic individuals who are both organized and comfortable engaging with diverse college communities. The associates will work closely with instructors, coordinators, and other stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of MHFA trainings and outreach activities. Please see the regional assignments below for the CEA positions.   Regional Assignments: We are looking to fill three positions to cover the following regions. Please note in your application which region you are applying to work in. Western Maryland: Garrett, Allegany, Hagerstown, Frederick, and Carroll Community Colleges. Central Maryland: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's Community Colleges. South/Eastern Maryland: Harford, Cecil, Chesapeake, Wor-Wic, and College of Southern Maryland (CSM).   The CEA position is classified temporary, part-time, nonexempt, remote, and is not eligible for benefits.   Please find attached the position announcement that you can share. Candidates can submit their resume along with a cover letter stating their qualifications to jobs@mhamd.org by October 18, 2024.

MACS ECHO Clinics offer collaborative medical education by linking expert teams with providers and their practices through real-time, online learning sessions. Head to www.marylandmacs.org/echo to learn more or register for an upcoming ECHO Clinic cycle.   #ProjectECHO

The Garrett County Health Department is a proud sponsor of the Maryland Rural Health Conference! Learn more about our work to make Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play at garretthealth.org!

Infection Control and Virus Basics Join Us Wednesday (October 9) from 12 to 1 p.m. ET Remember to register and join us this week for the Maryland Emergency Preparedness Network’s Lunch-and-Learn webinar featuring Maryland Project Firstline. We will dive into the world of infection control to cover: The Concept of Infection Control The Basic Science of Viruses How Respiratory Droplets Spread COVID-19 How Viruses Spread from Surfaces to People Register now and join us this Wednesday! Contact us at MDFirstline@hqi.solutions if you have questions

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