Maryland Rural Health Association

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Nonprofit leaders are invited to join the Comptroller of Maryland’s team for a webinar focused on practical guidance for Maryland state tax compliance, exemptions, and registration. Participants will learn how to maintain good standing while navigating state requirements and available resources.

📆 April 20, 2026, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Online, RSVP Required.

🔗: marylandtaxes.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_al8KWCe3Qgez49ITOAzoLw

04/15/2026

Order your 2026 Children’s Mental Health Matters poster!

Featuring this year’s winning design, “Every Bloom Needs Their Ray of Light,” the poster is a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, support, and reaching out during difficult moments.

Order yours today to help raise awareness of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and support children’s mental health: https://f.mtr.cool/vvdezvwtlu

04/14/2026

The Future of Cancer Screening: MCED Updates from GRAIL
Apr 21, 2026 11:00 AM

Description

Cancer touches nearly every family in America, but fortunately, scientific progress is creating new reasons for hope. Survivorship continues to rise given advances in innovative therapeutics and, just as we’ve seen therapeutic innovation transform cancer treatment, screening innovations are poised to also meaningfully reduce the burden of cancer. These advances seek to address one of the greatest unmet needs in cancer – finding deadly cancers before they cause symptoms, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

Cancer touches nearly every family in America, but fortunately scientific progress is creating new reasons for hope. Survivorship continues to rise given advances in innovative therapeutics and, just as we’ve seen therapeutic innovation transform cancer treatment, screening innovations are poised ...

04/05/2026

Remember to join us for Community Wellness Day on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am - 1 pm at Belle Grove Elementary School. Come by for a family-friendly day packed with free activities, healthy resources and hands-on fun! Plus, the first 200 people to register will receive a free gift. Visit umbwmc.org/wellnessday for more information and to register!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Maryland Rural Health Association! 🌷

Wishing our partners, members, and rural communities a joyful day filled with hope, renewal, and good health.

04/03/2026

Calling All Maryland Law Enforcement Officers
Are you looking to sharpen your communication and de-escalation skills?
Join the Ethan Saylor Alliance (ESA) on April 20th for a full-day, immersive training focused on effective interactions with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

This isn't just a lecture. You will:
• Hear directly from self-advocates—individuals within the I/DD community who serve as the primary educators.
• Engage in scenario-based role-plays to practice real-world response strategies.
• Earn MPCTC In-Service Credit: Successful completion meets the triennial training requirement.

Date: April 20, 2026 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
Location: Public Safety Education and Training Center, Sykesville, MD
Light breakfast and lunch provided.

Better training leads to safer outcomes for everyone. Register today https://bit.ly/4cYjlxS

04/03/2026

Join a PPMD support group in April!

Do you have a child or family member with disabilities or special healthcare needs? Consider joining a Coffee and Conversations group!

- Coffee and Conversations Elementary School meets on April 2nd at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5015976

- Coffee and Conversations Middle & High School meets on April 6th at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5015970

- Coffee and Conversations Birth to Kindergarten meets on April 7th at 1pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5015965

- Coffee and Conversations for Spanish Speaking Families meets on April 15th at 1pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5016003

Do you have a family member or loved one impacted by mental health, substance use, or problem gambling? Consider joining a behavioral health support group!

- Lunch and Listen meets on April 2nd at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198838

- Embracing Strength meets on April 8th at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198841

- Simply Breathe meets on April 8th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198837

- Courageous Conversations meets on April 15th at 6pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198836

- A Place to Breathe meets on April 21st at 12pm https://www.tfaforms.com/5198839

04/03/2026

EMS Scholarship for Western Maryland!

Allegany & Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association P.O. Box 935 Frostburg, MD 21532 Finished Applications can be mailed to: Rod Bowser, Attn. Scholarship P.O. Box 14, Friendsville, MD 21531 Allegany & Garrett Counties Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association Patricia A. Bowser M...

04/03/2026

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eMMA is Maryland's new online procurement platform used to connect the vendor community with contracting opportunities from state, county, and local government entities. Registered vendors will receive notices of bid opportunities, can submit bid responses online, and may obtain bid results online....

04/03/2026

We have an upcoming FREE Peer Recovery Specialist training opportunity. This training to open to interested peers in Allegany and Garrett counties. Please follow this link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-maryland-cprs-training-virtual-tickets-1984899124714?aff=oddtdtcreator