Kentucky Office of Rural Health

04/24/2026

📣 New funding opportunity now open through Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)!

🦷 Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs (RFA)
Funding is available to establish or expand accredited dental hygiene programs in Kentucky, helping to strengthen the oral health workforce and increase access to care in rural communities by building training capacity and supporting program growth statewide.

📅 Deadline to apply: May 22, 2026
🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4e0CEHe

This opportunity is part of a broader effort to strengthen rural health systems and improve oral health outcomes across the Commonwealth, with funding beginning July 1, 2026.

04/23/2026

🌟 Looking to lead community-driven health innovation in rural Kentucky?

🏥 Rural Health Transformation Hub Leadership Opportunity for Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation

The Rural Community Hub (RCH) initiative supports community-driven projects that improve health care access, address local health needs, and strengthen systems of care across rural Kentucky. This effort will establish hubs across all Area Development Districts (ADDs), with a phased rollout beginning in Big Sandy, Lake Cumberland, and Purchase regions.

📅 Deadline to apply: June 1, 2026 by 6:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Learn more/apply: https://healthy-ky.org/rch
ℹ For questions regarding the RFA: RCHgrant@healthy-KY.org

This opportunity is part of a broader effort to strengthen rural health systems and improve outcomes across the Commonwealth, with funding beginning July 1, 2026.

04/23/2026

🚨 Due to funding restrictions, this is open to CAHs ONLY. All other registrations will be cancelled.🚨

🏥 🚑 ED transfers are high-stakes—and strong communication matters. This Flex Program–supported event is designed specifically and exclusively for CAHs, and hosted by the Kentucky Office of Rural Health and Convergence:

Mastering the EDTC Measure: A Kentucky CAH Learning Collaborative

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3NmRzRc
💡 Cost: Free
⚠️ Space is limited

For Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), achieving 100% compliance with the Emergency Department Transfer Communication (EDTC) measure can be challenging due to its “all-or-none” scoring.

The first meeting of this four-part learning collaborative will bring together Kentucky CAHs to strengthen ED transfer communication and improve care coordination. During this collaborative, participants will:

• Learn the EDTC quality measure and its requirements
• Share challenges and successful strategies with peers across Kentucky
• Explore ways to improve communication during ED transfers
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety and care coordination

You’ll also have the chance to connect with peers across the state and collaborate on real-world solutions.

Recommended audience: CAH leadership, CAH quality improvement staff, CAH emergency department leaders, and CAH staff involved in transfer coordination.

📩 Questions? Contact Medina Tipton at medina.tipton@uky.edu

4-Part Learning Collaborative for Kentucky CAHs to work together to improve the Emergency Department Transfer Communication process

04/22/2026

🚨 We want YOU at the 2026 Kentucky RHC Summit 🚨

Sponsor/exhibitor applications are officially open—and this is your chance to be part of one of Kentucky’s key rural health gatherings! 🔗 bit.ly/2026rhcsponsors

You’ll be in the room with Rural Health Clinics, organizations exploring RHC status, and partners who are all working toward the same goal: stronger, more connected rural healthcare.

✨ Find the sponsorship level that fits your organization:
• Gold – top-tier visibility + premium placement
• Silver – strong presence + added recognition
• Bronze – a solid seat at the table
• Non-Profit – a more accessible option for mission-driven groups

📍 August 13, 2026
📍 The Campbell House

⏳ Apply by July 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/2026rhcsponsors

ℹ Questions? Contact Medina Tipton at medina.tipton@uky.edu

04/21/2026

‼ 🤔 🤯 Interested in what we're doing at KORH? Follow us on LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/company/kentucky-office-of-rural-health to see what else we're up to!

04/20/2026

🚨 We want YOU at the 2026 Kentucky RHC Summit 🚨

Sponsor/exhibitor applications are officially open—and this is your chance to be part of one of Kentucky’s key rural health gatherings! 🔗 bit.ly/2026rhcsponsors

You’ll be in the room with Rural Health Clinics, organizations exploring RHC status, and partners who are all working toward the same goal: stronger, more connected rural healthcare.

✨ Find the sponsorship level that fits your organization:
• Gold – top-tier visibility + premium placement
• Silver – strong presence + added recognition
• Bronze – a solid seat at the table
• Non-Profit – a more accessible option for mission-driven groups

📍 August 13, 2026
📍 The Campbell House

⏳ Apply by July 1, 2026
🔗 bit.ly/2026rhcsponsors

ℹ Questions? Contact Medina Tipton at medina.tipton@uky.edu

04/17/2026

📣 Have something to share about Rural Health Clinics? This is your chance.

The 2026 Kentucky Rural Health Clinic Summit is now accepting presenter submissions—and we’re looking for real-world insights, practical strategies, and lessons learned from the field.

🗓 Summit Date: August 13, 2026
📍 Location: The Campbell House, Lexington, KY

⏰ Deadline to apply: April 17, 2026

Whether you're improving operations, navigating billing and coding, strengthening workforce, or finding innovative ways to serve your community—your experience matters.

🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/2026rhcpresenter
📱 Or scan the QR code in the graphic

Hosted by the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, this summit brings together voices from across the state to learn, connect, and move rural healthcare forward.

Questions? Contact Medina Tipton at medina.tipton@uky.edu!

04/15/2026

🏥 🚑 ED transfers are high-stakes—and strong communication matters.

Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health and Convergence for:
Mastering the EDTC Measure: A Kentucky CAH Learning Collaborative

📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3NmRzRc
💡 Cost: Free
⚠️ Space is limited

For Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), achieving 100% compliance with the Emergency Department Transfer Communication (EDTC) measure can be challenging due to its “all-or-none” scoring.

The first meeting of this four-part learning collaborative will bring together Kentucky CAHs to strengthen ED transfer communication and improve care coordination. During this collaborative, participants will:

• Learn the EDTC quality measure and its requirements
• Share challenges and successful strategies with peers across Kentucky
• Explore ways to improve communication during ED transfers
• Identify opportunities to enhance patient safety and care coordination

You’ll also have the chance to connect with peers across the state and collaborate on real-world solutions.

Recommended audience: CAH leadership, quality improvement staff, emergency department leaders, and staff involved in transfer coordination.

📩 Questions? Contact Medina Tipton at medina.tipton@uky.edu

4-Part Learning Collaborative for Kentucky CAHs to work together to improve the Emergency Department Transfer Communication process

04/14/2026

🌄 ➡ 🏦 From Kentucky to Capitol Hill! Kentucky Office of Rural Health EMS specialist Scott Helle joined EMS leaders from across the Commonwealth in Washington, D.C., last month, bringing real-world insight from the field into conversations with federal representatives.

🚑 From workforce challenges
🌄 To rural access to care
📊 To the day-to-day realities EMS providers face

These discussions help ensure Kentucky’s EMS systems, and the communities they serve, are part of the bigger picture. This is KORH’s mission and the in action—connecting voices, sharing knowledge, and helping tell the story of rural health across Kentucky.

Congressman Hal Rogers Congressman James Comer Senator Mitch McConnell Congressman Brett Guthrie Congressman Andy Barr Congressman Thomas Massie Senator Rand Paul