Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Mercer University School of Medicine

02/05/2026

Save the date for the Rural Pediatric Continuing Education Conference on April 17. Hear from subject matter experts on topics in pediatric care and collaborate with fellow health care professionals.

Topics include:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- ADHD Diagnosis and Management
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Allergies
- Vaccines Hesitancy and Safety
- Cerebral Palsy

🔗 Registration opens soon. Learn more by visiting garuralhealth.link/PedsCME

02/04/2026

Join us Feb. 10 for a preview of the annual Georgia Farm Stress Summit, to be held March 12, 2026, at the C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center at Fort Valley State University. The summit will feature speakers and interactive sessions for anyone interested in supporting the mental health and well-being of Georgia’s farming and rural communities. To view the agenda and register, visit gafarmstress.org/stress-summit2026

🔗 Bookmark this link and join us on Zoom: gafarmstress.org/healthy-mindset

02/03/2026

Last week, the Wayne Memorial Hospital - Jesup, GA Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Wayne County during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The hospital was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participant of the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). Established in 2023, the alliance is a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine, its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Healthy hometowns start with healthy kids!

READ MORE: garuralhealth.link/wayne

JESUP, Ga. — The Wayne Memorial Hospital Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Wayne County during a Jan. 29 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

02/02/2026

Join our team! We are hiring a senior rural health project manager.

Apply: garuralhealth.link/PM

02/02/2026

Join us on March 12 for the annual Georgia Farm Stress Summit at Fort Valley State University. The summit raises awareness of challenges facing farm families and rural communities and the impact on mental health, safety and well-being. The event will feature speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive activities.

🔗 Register today: gafarmstress.org/stress-summit2026

01/30/2026

Read the latest issue of For Rural:
https://garuralhealth.link/JAN2026

01/30/2026

Don't miss The Roberts Academy at Mercer University's Discovering Dyslexia sessions on Feb. 19 and Feb. 24. These sessions are designed to provide families, educators, pediatricians, psychologists and community members with meaningful insight into dyslexia and evidence-based reading instruction.

We're less than one month away from our first Discovering Dyslexia session!

Have you reserved your spot?

https://forms.gle/bQuMVibKiDPYLx7q8

01/29/2026

On Feb. 11, Rose Herring, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, a speech pathology expert, will lead a free training session on pediatric feeding development. The session is part of the Pediatric Alliance Webinar Series, a monthly training featuring subject-matter experts on a variety of topics. Participants can earn free CME and CNE credits.

Register today: garuralhealth.link/PAWS

01/28/2026

Earlier this month, pediatric neurology expert Sourabh Lahoti, MD, led a free training session on how clinicians can assess and treat strokes in children.

Watch: garuralhealth.link/PAWS

01/27/2026

01/23/2026

Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Maternal health is an important issue that affects the well-being of mothers and their babies. It focuses on care before, during and after pregnancy to help ensure better outcomes for both mother and child.

Watch the playlist from last year's Maternal Health Symposium to hear experts discuss “When the Unexpected Happens,” including managing high-risk pregnancies, the importance of a maternal care team and more: garuralhealth.link/MHS2025

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Maternal Health Symposium on June 26 at Mercer University.