Kentucky Office of Rural Health

10/22/2026

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2027 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy Executive Track?

Liz Harney , BBA, NRP, APP, CCP-C, CP-C, with Baptist Health, will host a session this year! Liz is a board-certified Critical Care and Community Paramedic, EMS leader, educator, and advocate with extensive experience advancing clinical excellence, quality improvement, and provider development. A national conference speaker and published contributor to EMS World, she has served on multiple boards and helped shape EMS education and leadership initiatives across the profession. As co-founder of Paramedic Pathways, a nonprofit supporting future paramedics through scholarships, Liz is committed to strengthening the EMS workforce and fostering the next generation of providers. Her work focuses on EMS quality, documentation, leadership development, emotional intelligence, and resilience, empowering clinicians to deliver both exceptional patient care and meaningful human connection.

The application window closes Oct. 31, and SPACE is LIMITED! Use the QR code below or go to ➡➡ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️⬅️ for more info about the program and what YOU will need to do to apply!

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10/21/2026

Interested in tracking the progress of Kentucky's five-year, $212.9 million Rural Health Transformation Program?

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has created a webpage where you can access budgeted contracts, program documents, review Kentucky's submitted plan, and follow the progress of projects supported through the Rural Health Transformation Program.

Visit the official KY RHTP page here: https://bit.ly/4yBOXjZ

While KORH frequently receives questions about the initiative, KORH does not administer the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program and is unable to provide program-specific guidance. Please use the contacts listed on the KY RHTP website for additional information.

The Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program (KY RHTP) is a five-year, federally funded initiative to strengthen health care in rural Kentucky. This page provides the program's plan, regular updates, and documentation of progress.

10/20/2026

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2027 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy Executive Track?

Macara Trusty, MS, LP, SHRM-SCP, with Global Medical Response, will host a session this year! Macara is a licensed paramedic with nearly 30 years of EMS experience, including 16 years in leadership. A national conference speaker, author, and recipient of the 2021 NAEMT Presidential Leadership Award, she holds degrees in business management and management and leadership and is pursuing a doctorate in organizational development and leadership. Macara chairs committees with the Texas Governor’s EMS & Trauma Advisory Council and serves on NAEMT’s board of directors, workforce committee, and Lighthouse Leadership Committee. Her work focuses on advancing leadership development, organizational culture, and clinical education within EMS.

The application window closes Oct. 31, and SPACE is LIMITED! Use the QR code below or go to ➡➡ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️⬅️ for more info about the program and what YOU will need to do to apply!

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10/20/2026

is one month away! Join NOSORH and the Kentucky Office of Rural Health on Nov. 19 as we celebrate the and recognize the impact of rural communities! See how to participate at powerofrural.org 💛 💚

10/20/2026

🎓 Graduation Is Coming. So Are Your Student Loan Payments. 💸

You've spent years preparing for your health care career. Now is a good time to start thinking about what's next, including your student loans!

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program applications are open! The program offers eligible students in their final year of medical, physician assistant, nursing, or dental school up to $120,000 in loan repayment in exchange for three years of full-time service at an NHSC-approved site.

If you plan to provide care in a community with unmet health care needs, this program could help you start your career with less debt, while making a real impact where care is needed most.

Applications are now open! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4jwz1vu

Students pursuing primary care health professions training in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment funding through the National Health Service Corps Students to Service Loan Repayment Program. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

10/19/2026

📢 Organizations across Kentucky: A new opportunity is now available to help shape the future of chronic disease prevention and management in rural communities!

The Rural Community Hubs for Chronic Care Innovation (RCH) program, a partnership between the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program and the Foundation For a Healthy Kentucky, is seeking Hub Lead Organizations to serve as regional coordinators, bringing together partners from health care, education, business, government, faith communities, and community organizations to improve health outcomes with an initial focus on diabetes and obesity.

Applications are now open for organizations in the following ADD regions:
• Barren River
• Kentucky River
• Pennyrile
• Cumberland Valley
• Lincoln Trail
• Bluegrass
• Northern Kentucky
• FIVCO
• KIPDA
• Green River
• Buffalo Trace
• Gateway

Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on October 23 at 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT to learn more about the program and application process. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zod-_Y03Tq-DqyMgR4mg-A #/registration

⏰ Application deadline: December 18 at 6 p.m. EDT

Learn more and apply: https://healthy-ky.org/rch Register for the information session: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zod-_Y03Tq-DqyMgR4mg-A #/registration

10/16/2026

📣 Health care providers—don’t miss this!

🔔 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) email updates are one of the ways NHSC shares application openings, deadlines, and program announcements—make sure you’re subscribed!

➡ Subscribe for updates: https://ow.ly/JV9M50YcoUh

📧 Questions about NHSC opportunities in Kentucky? Contact Janice Vance at [email protected]

10/15/2026

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2027 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy Executive Track?

Rob Lawrence with Pro EMS will host a session this year! Rob has more than 25 years of civilian and military EMS leadership experience. He serves as Director of PRO EMS and Prodigy EMS in Cambridge, MA, and as part-time Executive Director of the California Ambulance Association. A former British Army officer and graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Rob brings global perspective from his 20-year military career and leadership roles in EMS organizations across the U.S. and U.K. He is also president of the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI).

The application window closes Oct. 31, and SPACE is LIMITED! Use the QR code below or go to ➡➡ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️⬅️ for more info about the program and what YOU will need to do to apply!

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10/14/2026

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2027 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy Executive Track?

Danielle Thomas with Brewster Ambulance Service will host a session this year! With more than 15 years of experience driving growth, culture change, and innovation, Danielle has served in executive roles at Royal Ambulance Service, LifeLine Ambulance Service, and Pro EMS, where she helped strengthen performance, workforce development, and clinical excellence. A passionate educator and mentor, Danielle also serves as Affiliate Faculty for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) and Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), inspiring

The application window closes Oct. 31, and SPACE is LIMITED! Use the QR code below or go to ➡➡ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️⬅️ for more info about the program and what YOU will need to do to apply!

Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services Kentucky EMS Connection Kentucky EMS Association