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Rural Health Transformation

Local people.
Lasting capacity.

Practical workforce training shaped around the needs of rural communities.

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01 / Our approach02 / Vermont03 / Tennessee04 / Your community
01 / Our approach

Prepared people.
Stronger local care.

Practical education, workforce development, and implementation support aligned with the priorities of the communities people call home.

Understand local needs→Develop practical competencies→Apply learning in care
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02 / Vermont

Connect care.
Strengthen continuity.

Clinical Case Management

Prepare professionals to coordinate assessment, care planning, and follow-up across care settings.

Person-centered care planningCoordination across teamsTransitions and follow-up

Prepare your draft now. Online submission and cohort dates to be announced.

03 / Tennessee

Connect nutrition.
Support everyday health.

Community Health & Food as Medicine

Prepare community teams to connect people with provider-directed plans, nutrition resources, and ongoing support.

Cheatham · Dickson · Robertson

Prepare your draft now. Online submission will be connected before registration opens.

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04 / Your next step

From training
to practice.

Find the pathway that connects with your work and community.

01

Find your program

Explore the training focus and intended participants.

02

Prepare for learning

Review eligibility, cohort details, and requirements when published.

03

Put your skills to work

Connect learning with your responsibilities and local care needs.

Your next step

What does your
community need next?

Let’s talk about workforce priorities and a training pathway for your community.

Bring training to your community