West Virginia Rural Health Association

Prevention is the best option. Masks and handwashing can play an important role in protecting against the spread of respiratory viruses. Vaccines provide the best protection against severe disease from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Vaccines boost the body’s natural defenses against germs that can make you sick. Get vaccinated. Vaccines boost the body’s natural defenses against germs that can make you sick. They are your best protection against severe disease from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Visit cdc.gov to learn more.

Infections from respiratory viruses can surge in the fall and winter. People are indoors more often in the fall and winter, making it easier for viruses to pass from person to person. And the cold, dry air may make it harder for the body to fight off illness. Illnesses from flu, COVID-19, and RSV viruses put about 800,000 people in the hospital last fall and winter. Prevention is the best way to keep from getting very sick from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. There are many ways to avoid respiratory illnesses this fall and winter. The more of these you do, the better: o Take steps for cleaner air by going outside, opening windows, or using a fan. o Wear a mask in public places, especially in crowds. o Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer. o Get vaccinated. To learn more about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, visit cdc.gov.

Drema Hill, Ph.D., WVSOM’s chief operations officer, and Katherine Calloway, D.O., regional assistant dean for the South Central Region of WVSOM’s Statewide Campus, were named to this year’s “West Virginia Wonder Women” by "WV Living" magazine. They are two of 50 women featured in the publication’s fall 2024 issue for being identified as leaders who raise the bar in their communities and force change for the greater good in their industries. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e6K6j34M

In 2023, cancer, chronic liver disease, and COVID-19 were among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. Did you know that immunizations like HPV, Hepatitis B, and COVID-19 can reduce your risk for these deadly diseases? Protect yourself and your loved ones from severe illness and death from these viruses by staying up-to-date on your immunizations. Contact your healthcare provider to find out more about the immunizations that are recommended for you and your family. #IVaxToProtect #WIN #VaccinationsSaveLives #WVRuralHealth

Prevention is the best option. Vaccines boost the body’s natural defenses against germs that can make you sick. RSV vaccines can be taken any time of the year, but getting this vaccine in late summer or early fall helps protect you from RSV when it’s most common in fall or winter. Everyone ages 75 and older, or 60 and older with certain health conditions, should get one dose of an RSV vaccine. Even if you have had RSV before, a vaccine is still needed because you can get sick again. Pregnant people should get an RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy during fall and early winter to protect their baby after birth. To learn more about flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, visit cdc.gov.

The Northern WV Area Health Education Center is pleased to announce a continued term for Americorps member, Donna Rollyson. Donna serves as a Mental Health Gatekeeper Instructor and provides Mental Health First Aid Training for adults throughout West Virginia. ? To learn more about the training, visit this website,?https://lnkd.in/e6rZeryp?and review the attached flier.?Donna is trained to provide the MHFA certification in-person or blended (combination of self-paced and instructor-led training).? ? Would you like to connect with us to learn more about providing this valuable training to your staff? Please reach out to Donna at?[email protected]?or 912-398-3244 to learn more.

NRHA CEO Scholarship Program Deadline Extended: The WV Rural Health Association in conjunction with the WV State Office of Rural Health, the WV Hospital Association – Healthcare Education Foundation of West Virginia and the Center for Rural Health Development are excited to provide a scholarship opportunity to support participation in the National Rural Health CEO Certification Program. https://wvrha.org/ Please complete the scholarship application and turn in to [email protected] by close of business on October 11, 2024.

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