Rural Health Access Corporation (dba Coalfield Health Center) Archive

To urgently address the pressing challenges associated with pediatric mental health and substance use disorder in the southern coalfields of Appalachia (over two years)

For the Community Leadership & Civil Advocacy Certificate program which prepares students to actively pursue community leadership roles and effectively advocate for themselves and their communities (over two years)

For the integration of a reentry navigator model that targets justice-involved populations to improve health outcomes and successful community reentry using Marshall University’s Community Health Worker-integrated chronic care management model (two years)

To support the development and implementation of a statewide coalition addressing mental health and substance use disorder across sectors

For medical respite care, an intentional strategy to disrupt the cycle of certain categories of homelessness by addressing acute/chronic health issues and social determinants of health

To further develop a sustainable practice-based research network and for the mentoring of emerging leaders in primary care and medical trainees in translational research

To implement state policy and infrastructure, to foster public health efforts that support residents and families in navigating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, while focusing on aging in place

To increase participation in the annual West Virginia Farmers Market census and membership in the Farmers Markets through the utilization of a membership packet, educational materials, and instructional video series

To provide home repairs for low-income senior citizens to prevent homelessness and improve safety in the home

To provide opportunities for learning experiences about leadership and policy analysis through the Summer Policy Institute and student participation in Black Policy Day