New Funding for Rural MOMS

Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies

Read this in your browser January 17, 2025 HRSA Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies Program (Rural MOMS) - Apply by April 22, 2025 The Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (Rural MOMS) Program from HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), is open and accepting applications  for the program's 4-year period of performance (September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2029).  HRSA award up to 3 cooperative agreements for up to $1,000,000 per year, to provide support to establish innovative, collaborative rural obstetric networks to improve maternity care and access to care in rural communities. Rural MOMS funds networks that establish or continue collaborative improvement and innovative models that can provide long-term sustainable and financially viable service delivery to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The work of these networks supports the goal of the program to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and access to and delivery of maternity and obstetrics care in rural areas and reduce preventable maternal mortality risks and decrease severe maternal morbidity in rural areas. Eligible applicants include all domestic public or private, non-profit, or for-profit entity providing prenatal care, labor care, birthing, and postpartum care services in rural areas, frontier areas, or medically underserved areas, or to medically underserved populations or Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations. A technical assistance webinar via Zoom is scheduled for applicants on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm Eastern.  If you are unable able to join the webinar, a recording will be made available later. Examples of previously funded projects under this program are available at this link.  Applicants may also benefit from the availability of Evidence-Based Toolkits for Rural Community Health which are informed by previous program investments by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the Rural Health Information Hub.     For more information about this funding opportunity, contact RMOMS@hrsa.gov Helpful links: Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) Program | HRSA Profiles of current and past Rural MOMS awardees: RMOMS Awardee Directory - FY 2021 Cohort (PDF - 1 MB) RMOMS Awardee Directory - FY 2022 Cohort (PDF - 1 MB) The Announcements from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy are distributed weekly. If this message was forwarded and you'd like to receive it directly, sign up for Rural Health Updates through HRSA Email Subscriptions.      Sign up for eNews More HRSA email updates / Unsubscribe  |  Help  Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane | Rockville, MD 20857 This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: HRSA · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville, MD 20857

New Funding - Rural PACE

Rural Program for PACE Planning and Development

Read this in your browser January 17, 2025 HRSA Rural Program of All-Inclusive for the Elderly Planning and Development  Apply by April 17, 2025 The Rural Program of All-Inclusive for the Elderly (PACE) Planning and Development, a new program from HRSA's Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), is open and accepting applications for the program's 4-year period of performance (September 30, 2025 - September 29, 2029).  HRSA will make up to 4 awards, up to $500,000 per year, to provide resources to assist with the development of an initial Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) PACE program serving HRSA-designated rural areas or to expand an existing certified CMS PACE programs into HRSA-designated rural areas through PACE service area expansion.  The goal of the program aims to improve access to, and delivery of, comprehensive and sustainable medical and social services for adults 55 and older living in rural areas.  Eligible applicants include all domestic public and private, nonprofit, or for-profit, entities with demonstrated experience serving, or the capacity to serve, rural underserved populations.  ​CMS PACE is a model of care that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility. PACE provides, and are financially responsible for, all health care services their enrollees. This includes providing care management to enrollees at a PACE center organization that serves as a central hub for adult day care services where enrollees can receive primary care, therapy, meals, recreation, and socialization.  According to the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services 2023 policy brief, the start-up and application process to become a certified PACE provider with CMS may present some challenges in rural areas.  A technical assistance webinar via Zoom is scheduled for applicants on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:30 pm Eastern.  If you are unable able to join the webinar, a recording will be made available later. For more information about this funding opportunity, contact RuralPACE@hrsa.gov  Helpful links: Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov CMS PACE page National PACE Association The Announcements from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy are distributed weekly. If this message was forwarded and you'd like to receive it directly, sign up for Rural Health Updates through HRSA Email Subscriptions.      Sign up for eNews More HRSA email updates / Unsubscribe  |  Help  Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane | Rockville, MD 20857 This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: HRSA · 5600 Fishers Lane · Rockville, MD 20857

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 Vaccine Protective in Mice Against H5N1 Influenza from Cattle Three rod-shaped influenza A H5N1 virus particles shown in purple. Credit: CDC and NIAID An experimental vaccine designed against the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (HPAI H5N1) virus circulating in U.S. cattle was fully protective in research mice, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. NIAID scientists led the animal study with colleagues from HDT Bio in Seattle who developed the replicating RNA vaccine (repRNA) platform. The findings also suggest that the HPAI H5N1 circulating in the U.S. may be able to evade immunity from older H5N1 viruses. The scientists continue to develop the repRNA vaccine platform, and evaluations in additional animal models are ongoing.   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases  |  National Institutes of Health Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact Subscriber Help. Your subscription may be removed if you do not open our emails for a six-month period.  This service is provided to you at no charge by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).                             This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 5601 Fishers Lane · Bethesda, MD 20892 · 1-866-284-4107

Autism Society Celebrates 60 Years!

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In 2025, the Autism Society of America proudly celebrates 60 years of connecting the Autism community with essential resources and supports. This year, we will honor our 60th anniversary with inspiring events, impactful fundraising opportunities, and a renewed commitment to advancing this vital work. As we reflect on our journey, we recognize the diversity of our experiences. Autism is not one thing. It is many things. It’s dreams, challenges, talents, relationships, triumphs, hurdles, and everything in between. The connection between those experiences is you.  Learn More Celebrating 60 years of supporting the Autism community is truly remarkable. To mark this milestone, we've introduced a commemorative logo that enhances our mission of connecting people with vital resources. Staying true to our brand, the anniversary logo evolves our identity without departing from its essence, highlighting both our legacy and this special occasion. Give Today Your voice matters! Medicaid is an essential program for the Autism community. As potential cuts are considered, the Autism Society is collecting stories to showcase how these changes could impact access to care and HCBS. Your story can demonstrate the devastating effects these cuts would have on access to essential care and services. Share your story today.  Share Story For 60 years, the Autism Society’s impact is driven by the incredible work of our 70 local and state affiliates. Through our robust network, we achieve a national reach with meaningful local impact. Their commitment and dedication are instrumental in strengthening our connection to the Autism community. Get connected today! Learn More Visit Website Donate Get Support Follow Us   Contact Line 800.328.8476

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