# Health - Appalachian Regional Commission

- INSPIRE 2024 Pre-Application Workshop Join Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for a virtual workshop to learn more about ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. Sessions will provide applicants the opportunity to better understand the INSPIRE Initiative and what makes a well-rounded application, hear an overview of the key points in the current Notice of Solicitation of Applications [&#8230;]The post INSPIRE 2024 Pre-Application Workshop appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- South Carolina Office of Rural Health: Dreaming Up New Recovery Solutions   Recovering from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can be a vicious cycle, especially when it comes to accessing the treatment and support services needed to successfully secure meaningful employment. Furthermore, it’s not just an individual who feels these effects, but entire communities. In upstate South Carolina, public services in Cherokee, Pickens, and Union counties have been [&#8230;]The post South Carolina Office of Rural Health: Dreaming Up New Recovery Solutions   appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Feed and Seed: Nourishing Upstate South Carolina In Greenville, South Carolina, Feed &#38; Seed Co. is on a mission to serve farmers and families through a sustainable local food system. Their multi-purpose facility – located in Greenville County’s most food-insecure zip code – acts as a one-stop shop for both food entrepreneurs and shoppers. Through their market, café, crop boxes, food share, [&#8230;]The post Feed and Seed: Nourishing Upstate South Carolina appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Inc.: Growing Achievable Pathways to Employment in Johnson County Nestled in Northeast Tennessee, Johnson and Carter counties have strengths and challenges similar to many other Appalachian communities. Their location offers rich culture and easy access to outdoor adventures in “mountain and lake country.” However, the mountainous geography has also resulted in limited access to transportation, housing, and other critical services, all while the local [&#8230;]The post A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Inc.: Growing Achievable Pathways to Employment in Johnson County appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Brooke’s House: Giving New Purpose to Women in Recovery When Kevin Simmers lost his daughter Brooke to an opioid overdose in 2015, he knew he needed to honor her legacy by carrying out her dream: opening a transitional house for women recovering from substance use disorder. He and his wife, Dana, broke ground on Brooke’s House three years later. Now, Brooke’s House has received [&#8230;]The post Brooke&#8217;s House: Giving New Purpose to Women in Recovery appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Libera, Inc: Empowering Women and Teens in West Virginia  In West Virginia, Libera, Inc. is working to help women and teens embody the state’s beloved motto, “montani semper liberi,” or “mountaineers are always free.” Named for the feminine form of the word “liberi,” Libera envisions a Mountain State where every woman and teen is free to “feel seen, love themselves, and flourish.” In 2022, [&#8230;]The post Libera, Inc: Empowering Women and Teens in West Virginia  appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Health Leadership Forum Reconnect, Recharge, Get Inspired Hear from national thought leaders on board governance best practices and how to effectively address social determinants of health in your community. The Forum is a place for thought-provoking ideas and conversations. We bring together West Virginia’s board and executive health/public health leaders with national leaders to share strategies and resources [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Health Leadership Forum appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Appalachian Diseases of Despair, 2020 This study analyzed the impact of diseases of despair on mortality within the Appalachian Region, focusing on mortality from three main causes: alcohol, prescription drug, and illegal drug overdose; suicide; and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis of the liver. It served as an update to the 2017 ARC report looking at the same issues, providing three additional [&#8230;]The post Appalachian Diseases of Despair, 2020 appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Report of Recommendations: ARC’s Substance Abuse Advisory Council This report includes 14 recommendations developed by ARC’s Substance Abuse Advisory Council to support a robust recovery ecosystem in Appalachia.The post Report of Recommendations: ARC&#8217;s Substance Abuse Advisory Council appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.
- Issue Brief: Health Disparities Related to Obesity in Appalachia Practical Strategies and Recommendations for Communities This brief summarizes relevant health statistics, offers key strategies and resources for communities to explore, and provides recommendations aimed at reducing health disparities in the Appalachian Region related to obesity.The post Issue Brief: Health Disparities Related to Obesity in Appalachia Practical Strategies and Recommendations for Communities appeared first on Appalachian Regional Commission.