UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health

08/13/2026

Join us in Frankfort, Kentucky on October 1st! Registration is open!

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit!

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health will host the 2026 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit (KRTS) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Harold R. Benson Research Farm in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2026-ky-summit-reg

For questions or more information, please contact Wayne Noble ([email protected]) or Rob Sprang ([email protected]).

08/13/2026

Apply by August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST! Details below!

🚨 Applications are NOW OPEN for the Kentucky State Loan Repayment Program (KSLRP)! This is a competitive opportunity for eligible health care professionals serving Kentucky's rural and underserved communities to receive tax-free student loan repayment in exchange for a two-year service commitment. Award amounts are available up to $125,000, depending on provider type and eligibility.

Don't wait! Funding opportunities like this are highly competitive, and interested applicants should begin preparing materials as soon as possible.

⏰ Deadline to apply is August 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST!

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/ruralhealth/state-loan-repayment-program

📧 Questions? Contact Janice Vance at [email protected]
📞 606-439-3557

08/03/2026

Mini grant opportunity!

07/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of the “Students Striving Toward Better Health in Self and Community Initiative”! We are proud of the students for completing this program and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside longstanding partners who share our commitment to investing in the rural health workforce. UnitedHealthcare, Hazard Community & Technical College - HCTC, Kentucky Homeplace

07/24/2026

Congratulations to our team members with Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology-ACAT! So deserving of this recognition for all they do to serve our community!

07/22/2026

Research Opportunity!

07/08/2026

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR K-12 TEACHERS!

"Incorporating Extreme Weather & Health in K-12 Curriculums" is a free, virtual workshop hosted by the University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES).

Designed by educators for educators, the workshop content aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards.

This interactive and engaging workshop explores how extreme weather influences human health, how we can support students following extreme weather events, opportunities for incorporating extreme weather and health content into classroom instruction, and more!

DATE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026
TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 PM (ET), VIRTUAL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Attendees will receive confirmation of two hours of professional development upon completion of an online evaluation.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://uky.zoom.us/meeting/register/wHtdCK3hSZyfSf68WlcmBQ #/registration

FOR MORE INFORMATION: See the attached flier, or contact [email protected] with any questions.

07/08/2026

Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit!

The University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health will host the 2026 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit (KRTS) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Harold R. Benson Research Farm in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2026-ky-summit-reg

For questions or more information, please contact Wayne Noble ([email protected]) or Rob Sprang ([email protected]).

07/01/2026

Hanging a new U.S. Flag this week for Independence Day and wondering how to retire your old one properly? The UK CERH invites the community to use our U.S. Flag Retirement Kiosk, located at 750 Morton Blvd. in Hazard, KY.

The UK CERH extends our deep appreciation to members of the Oliver Hazard Perry VFW Post 7387 who accepted the flags from our kiosk earlier this week to retire them properly, with ceremonial tradition and respect and in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

Thanks also to the members of our team who monitor the kiosk inventory and provide periodic cleaning and refurbishing to provide this service in our community.

For questions or more information about flag retirement, please contact Joshua Adams at 606-439-3557 or [email protected].