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Winter 2013
Idaho Rural Health Association Quarterly Newsletter
The Mission of the Idaho Rural Health Association is to
provide leadership on issues related to rural health in Idaho through advocacy, communication, and education.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
• Quarterly newsletter focused on
IRHA’s interests • Networking opportunities • One time introductory subscription
to NRHA’s magazine Rural Roads • NRHA’s Action Alerts • NRHA’s Media Alerts • Discounted fees to attend IRHA
conferences and other events • Rural Health Forums • NRHA membership discount
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President Ed Baker, PhD
Boise State University
Past President Stephanie Hansen
National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Secretary
Vacant
Treasurer Stephanie Sayegh
State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Board Members
Ted Epperly, M.D. FAAFP
Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
Rex Force, Pharm D. ISU Division of Health Sciences
Kyle Kellum Syringa Hospital
Craig Thomas Bear Lake Memorial Hospital
David Schmitz, M.D. Ex-Officio
Idaho Rural Health Association Update
The Idaho Rural Health Association would like to welcome Shannon Schmitz as their new Executive Director. Rural healthcare has been important to Shannon her entire life; from growing up in a very rural environment and accessing healthcare as a youth, to spending the majority of her career as an occupational therapist treating patients in rural areas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta, Edmonton and became certified to practice in both Canada and the US. She has worked in rural areas of Alberta, Montana and Idaho in both frontline patient care and management. Shannon has also been the IRHA Volunteer Coordinator for the Rural Outreach Programs since 2010.
DON’T FORGET… IRHA Legislative Breakfast, February 12, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.
IRHA board meeting also on February 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Check out the IRHA website for further details by going to:
http://www.idahorha.org/
Our Vision is to be the recognized advocate for rural health
IRHA National Rural Health Day Photo Contest First Place Winner
Tina Akins of Arco, Idaho
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LET US KNOW!
Why is rural health important to you? What is your passion in rural health?
We will include your response in our next newsletter.
Send to Shannon at [email protected]
Join Us Today!
By joining IRHA you become part of nearly 100 professional and organizational members statewide who are working to improve the health and quality of life of rural Idahoans. Members have come to rely on IRHA to be the voice for rural communities through advocacy, information exchange and collaboration.
IRHA has moved to a new web-based member management system. Now you can join conveniently online. Go to www.idahorha.org to register or renew your membership.
Annual Dues: Individual $25 Organization $100 (up to 5 members) Student $15
IRHA Seeking New Board Members
The IRHA currently has 3 board positions open. We are also in the process of changing the current bylaws to create a student board member position. Interested? Have someone to nominate? Contact IRHA at [email protected]
BROCK IS IN THE HOUSE!
The 2013 IRHA Mini-Conference was held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise.
We were honored to have Sr. Vice-President, Member Services, Brock Slabach in attendance from
the NRHA!
Rural Issue # 26
“I drove behind a tractor” is a valid
excuse for being late to anything
http://ruralissues.tumblr.com/page/7
SAVE THE DATE! Meet the Residents
The State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, in partnership with the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency, Portneuf Medical Center and the Idaho Hospital Cooperative, is pleased to announce the second annual “Pocatello Meet the Residents” event on Thursday, March 6th, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. This is an opportunity for Idaho communities to meet medical residents during an informal evening; be sure to reserve your place early! A light buffet and beverages will be provided. Registration will be open until February 24, 2014. Contact the State Office of Rural Health & Primary Care at [email protected] or 208-334-0669 for registration information.
IRHA receives Idaho’s first ever Governor’s Proclamation Celebrating Idaho Rural Health Day!