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Federal Award to Help Make North Dakota the “Epicenter of AgTech” Supporting Innovation, Jobs, and Economic Growth

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.

Key Points: 
  • The competitive award will fund programs that help solve food insecurity and expand economic opportunities for not only more people and organizations, but for increasing the growth of existing crops and introducing new crops to market.
  • The award highlights the state’s talent pool in AgTech and recognizes the unique collaborative partnership that came together to show how North Dakota feeds the world.
  • Encourage involvement and investment from the private sector, non-profit organizations, and the broader North Dakota agricultural community.
  • The NSF Engines: North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award #2315315.

New Legislation Could Provide Relief From Some Student Loan Debt for PTs

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association applauds new legislation that addresses the physical therapy workforce and expands patient access to therapy services in rural and underserved areas. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Diane DeGette, D-Colo., and Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., as the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 4829), this bipartisan legislation would add physical therapists to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and expand patient access to physical therapist services in community health centers.

Key Points: 
  • 4829), this bipartisan legislation would add physical therapists to the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program and expand patient access to physical therapist services in community health centers.
  • "Including physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program will help recruit and retain therapists to deliver care in areas experiencing health care workforce shortages.
  • Moreover, this legislation will provide options and flexibilities for community health centers in offering physical therapy so that patient care is not delayed.
  • The American Physical Therapy Association represents 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.

Annals of Family Medicine: Papers illustrate ways in which federal and insurance policies may negatively influence primary care practice

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two papers published in the July/August issue of Annals of Family Medicine address federal policy impact on Family Medicine practice.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two papers published in the July/August issue of Annals of Family Medicine address federal policy impact on Family Medicine practice.
  • The first documents differences in how federal medical school loan repayment programs support doctors who want to practice in rural and underserved areas.
  • The second describes the impact of differences in insurance reimbursement rates for identical care based on specialty and the implications of these differences on patient access to care.
  • Complete editorial content and interactive discussion groups for each published article can be accessed free of charge on the journal's website, www.AnnFamMed.org .

Help Wanted: Behavioral Health Workforce and Public Warn Shortage of Workers Will Have Negative Impact on Society

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New survey data from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that the vast majority (83%) of the nation's behavioral health workforce believes that without public policy changes, provider organizations won't be able to meet the demand for mental health or substance use treatment and care. The survey, conducted among 750 behavioral health workers and more than 2,000 U.S. adults, also warns of a potential exodus of behavioral health workers due to burnout.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, conducted among 750 behavioral health workers and more than 2,000 U.S. adults, also warns of a potential exodus of behavioral health workers due to burnout.
  • The vast majority (83%) of the nation's behavioral health workforce believes that without public policy changes, provider organizations won't be able to meet the demand for mental health or substance use treatment and care.
  • Nearly half (48%) of behavioral health workers say the impacts of workforce shortages have caused them to consider other employment options.
  • More than four in five behavioral health workers (83%) worry that workforce shortages in the mental health and substance use industry will negatively impact society as a whole.

New Research from Harvard School of Dental Medicine Finds Oral Health Workforce Expansion Improves Health Outcomes in Underserved Communities

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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"Our analysis suggests that expanding the dental workforce through the NHSC would reduce the burden of dental caries among children in underserved areas and address disparities in the social and economic determinants of oral health," said author Dr. Choi, instructor in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • "Our analysis suggests that expanding the dental workforce through the NHSC would reduce the burden of dental caries among children in underserved areas and address disparities in the social and economic determinants of oral health," said author Dr. Choi, instructor in Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
  • The findings from this research will be instrumental as a framework for expanding the oral health workforce in a way that improves oral health and is cost effective," said Joseph Dill, DDS, MBA, and Head of Dental Science at the Delta Dental Institute.
  • Recently, the Delta Dental Institute launched a new campaign, Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce , to help increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups.
  • This research is a part of the Delta Dental Institute's previously announced oral health research awards focused on creating more equitable access to care and reducing health disparities.

McKee Homes Wins Gold for HighRidge Model Home in the 2022 Triangle Parade of Homes

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North Carolina-based home builder McKee Homes is thrilled to announce that its model home in Fuquay-Varina's HighRidge community has been recognized with a Gold Award in the $470,000 – $540,000 category at this year's Triangle Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is a showcase of new homes for sale, emerging trends in floor plans and home design, as well as home décor and technology.

Key Points: 
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North Carolina-based home builder McKee Homes is thrilled to announce that its model home in Fuquay-Varina's HighRidge community has been recognized with a Gold Award in the $470,000 $540,000 category at this year's Triangle Parade of Homes.
  • "We're thrilled Triangle Parade of Homes awarded top honors for our HighRidge home," said Patty Sloan, McKee Homes Vice President of Land Acquisition.
  • The McKee Homes model at HighRidge showcases the company's Promenade 2020 floor plan, part of the popular Epcon collection.
  • McKee Homes was founded in 2010 by brothers Pat and Mike McKee, in honor of their late father Joe McKee who passed away from Alzheimer's disease.

AltaPointe Health looks to grow its workforce with hiring event

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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MOBILE, Ala., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Increasing access to primary and behavioral health care has greater importance during the pandemic. AltaPointe Health expanded access to care in 2021 by opening new clinics – and the momentum shows no signs of slowing down in 2022. To fill the need for access to healthcare AltaPointe's Human Resources launched a targeted campaign to attract, hire and retain a staff of highly qualified nurses across its continuum.

Key Points: 
  • During the AltaPointe Health hiring event, recruiters will be on-site conducting interviews for all positions, especially nurses.
  • AltaPointe Health expanded access to care in 2021 by opening new clinics and the momentum shows no signs of slowing down in 2022.
  • Thursday, April 28, AltaPointe plans to hold a hiring event at its headquarters at 5741 Southland Drive in Mobile, AL 36693.
  • Now focusing on the patient's whole health, it operates Accordia Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center with five clinic sites.