Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center

Last month, GAWA Director John McElveen, EdD, and GRHIC Director of Special Programs Chris Scoggins, DrPH, presented at the 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo, highlighting GAWA's mission to promote well-being in Georgia's agricultural communities and GRHIC’s rural health projects, respectively. *As seen in the November issue of For Rural. Read More: https://lnkd.in/ejKDVq9V

Meet our 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars, who are committed to serving rural Georgia. ?? Lindsey Tatum applied to the scholarship because of her drive to help rural communities like her hometown of Clarkesville, GA. She is excited to make a difference in rural Georgia as a primary care physician. Congratulations, Lindsey! Learn more about the 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars on The Den: https://loom.ly/76Xn8qU

Last week, GRHIC and the State Office of Rural Health hosted a recruitment fair on @Mercer University School of Medicine's Macon campus. The event connected medical students, residents, and rural physicians eager to work in Georgia's rural communities with hospitals and medical practices, encouraging opportunities to strengthen health care in these areas.

Today is National Rural Health Day. GRHIC serves as a critical resource to rural communities across the state. We celebrate our team’s efforts in improving rural Georgia.

Meet our 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars, who are committed to serving rural Georgia. ?? Caroline Scarborough is from Eastman, GA and plans to practice as an OB/GYN in Laurens County. She is grateful to her physician mentors who have shown her what it means to serve wholeheartedly in a rural community. Congratulations, Caroline! Learn more about the 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars on The Den: https://loom.ly/76Xn8qU #MUSMproud #FutureGAdoctor

Meet our 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars, who are committed to serving rural Georgia. ?? Mahi Patel grew up in Sparta, GA and decided to become a physician when she realized she can be the one to fill in the healthcare gaps in her community. She looks forward to representing Mercer well as a rural physician. Congratulations, Mahi! Learn more about the 2024 Nathan Deal Scholars on The Den: https://loom.ly/76Xn8qU

Last week, staff from KidsABC rural hospitals participated in the Marcus Autism Center Crisis Prevention Program. The program — led by licensed psychologists, physical therapists and behavior analysts — provides compassionate crisis management training focused on safely preventing, managing and de-escalating crises involving children and adolescents. Participants learned strategies and techniques to manage problem behaviors effectively. Special thanks to the following hospitals for attending: Clinch Memorial Hospital, Coffee Regional Medical Center, Crisp Regional Health Services, Dodge County Hospital, Evans Memorial Hospital, Monroe County Hospital, MOUNTAIN LAKES MEDICAL CENTER, Taylor Regional Hospital, and Washington County Regional Medical Center.

Coffee and Clinch counties were among the hardest-hit rural areas in the state by Hurricane Helene. Coffee Regional Medical Center and Clinch Memorial Hospital have been helping local residents as these communities continue to rebuild. Thanks to the generous donations from students, faculty, and staff at Mercer University School of Medicine and GRHIC, we were able to deliver a van full of supplies to these hospitals and communities. Your contributions are making a direct impact!?

Join GRHIC and the State Office of Rural Health on November 15 as we host a recruitment fair for physicians seeking positions in Georgia’s rural counties.