In order to spend funding received through the national settlement and other opioid-related settlements, states have developed legislative and legal frameworks that distribute funds and decision-making authorities between the state […]
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The National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) Rural Health Fellows Program is a yearlong, intensive training program that develops leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural America. […]
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making investments that will create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 […]
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NEW: CMS UNWINDING ANNOUNCEMENTS CMS is committed to maximizing the number of people with affordable, high-quality coverage. We want to make sure people stay covered whether that’s through Medicaid, Medicare, the Marketplace, or employer-sponsored coverage. This work is all hands-on-deck and will continue to be. These announcements and resources below will help you reach Medicaid […]
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Across the United States, rural communities are transforming. Whether they’re lifting up local entrepreneurs, embracing art and beauty, or leaning into outdoor recreation to attract tourists, there are numerous examples of positive change. To share these stories, Tony Pipa hit the road and spoke with the people that are making it all happen. Listen to […]
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Check out our data webpage for recent Pennsylvania KIDS COUNT® Data Center updates! We have updated information from the 2020 Census release this past week for our population and housing indicators and the most recent information on births from the state Department of Health!
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ARC has released the 13th update of The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey, also known as “The Chartbook.” The report, written in partnership with the Population Reference Bureau, features more than 300,000 data points comparing Appalachia’s economy, income, education, and more with the rest of the nation. The 2023 report shows […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new primary care model – the Making Care Primary (MCP) Model – that will be tested in eight states. Access to high-quality primary care is associated with better health outcomes and equity for people and communities. The model seeks to improve care for people with […]
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The Highmark Bright Blue Futures Awards is an exciting new grant awards and recognition program, and is now accepting nominations!  As part of the accolade, this program will allocate grant awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 and honor outstanding organizations, programs, collaborative efforts, and philanthropic initiatives.  The theme for the inaugural year is “A Look […]
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Walking, biking, using a wheelchair, and accessing transit are independent, reliable, and resilient transportation modes that are healthy for our minds, bodies, finances, communities, and the environment. We look forward to a time when everyone in Pennsylvania has a full range of transportation options available to them. To that end, WalkWorks is pleased to announce […]
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