RHC COVID Initiatives

May 17, 2021

This is a reminder for those who haven’t already registered for the upcoming webinar on the New RHC COVID Initiatives.

As you know, on May 4th the Biden Administration announced a trio of COVID-19 programs involving Rural Health Clinics. Join us as we go over these programs and answer questions you may have. The free webinar will be Wednesday, May 19th, 2021, at 12 PM Eastern.

Topics will include:

  • RHC Grant money for Vaccine Confidence
  • RHC Funds for COVID Testing and Mitigation: and
  • RHC Direct Access to COVID Vaccines

You must register in advance.

Date: Wednesday, May 19th, 12 PM Eastern
Speakers:

Bill Finerfrock, Executive Director
Nathan Baugh, Director of Government Affairs

Title: New RHC COVID Initiatives

This webinar is being provided free of charge. However, you must register in advance.

To register, go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9158196701011577868.

When the webinar begins you will be connected to audio using your computer’s speakers.

If you have issues registering and are using Internet Explorer, try using another browser. If you continue to have issues, please contact us and we will assist you, 866.306.1961.

A copy of the slides and a recording will be available within a few days after the webinar is complete at: https://www.narhc.org/narhc/TA_Webinars1.asp

If you have any questions about registering please email us at asst.

We look forward to talking with you next week.

Sincerely,

National Association of Rural Health Clinics

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