Center for Rural Health February 2025 News & Events
Webinar: Help Hope Live
Date: February 5, 2025
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Karli Njaa with Help Hope Live will explain what this national nonprofit can do to support your community and with fundraising for medical-related costs after brain injury. View their brochure.
New QSP: Next Steps Monthly Meeting
Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
The North Dakota Qualified Service Provider (QSP) Hub will be hosting a monthly session for new providers. This Zoom meeting is designed to provide brand new or recently approved QSPs the next steps in getting started as a QSP. It will provide QSPs with a brief introduction to the material and requirements located in the QSP handbook. QSPs will also be provided with links, resources, and advice in regards to where to find further training and support in the various areas involved with providing QSP services.
TeleECHO: Interprofessional Collaboration for Transitions of Care for Older Adults
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
The goal of this teleECHO™ is to improve access to care for patients with complex conditions in rural and underserved communities throughout North Dakota. These sessions will address knowledge gaps and expand understanding of effective, high quality medical and behavioral treatments for conditions common among the senior patient population.
Webinar: Vivistim
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Learn about new technology for stroke survivors, Vivistim. Over 60% of stroke survivors experience persistent upper limb motor deficits that significantly impact daily activities. Vivistim, paired with vagus nerve stimulation therapy, an FDA-approved intervention, has been shown to have success among 300 patients across the U.S. This new technology is just starting to come to North Dakota so be one of the first to hear about how this implanted device may impact you, a loved one, or someone you support.