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More than 350 students connect with Healthcare Careers

6 months ago
Healthy Communities, News & Updates, Opportunities
On November 13, 2024, Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR), with generous support from the Steele Reese Foundation and MAI Financial Advisors, held its first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of…
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UK announces plan to establish next evolution of partnership model to improve health, education, workforce in Commonwealth

7 months ago
Education, Healthy Communities, Opportunities, Partnership
A plan for addressing dramatically growing health, education and workforce needs across the state called the Advancing Kentucky Together Network was approved Friday by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees.…
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10 Things You Need to Know About the SOAR Summit

8 months ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Events, Government, Grants, Healthy Communities, Industrial, Innovation Clients, Last Mile & Broadband, News & Updates, Nonprofit, Opportunities, Tourism, Workforce Development
The SOAR Summit, presented by Appalachian Wireless and the Appalachian Regional Commission, is one of the most significant events for professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders focused on the future of…
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Connectivity is life-changing and life-saving at the Red Bird Mission

1 year ago
Healthy Communities, Last Mile & Broadband, Partnership, Uncategorized
In 2023, Shaping Our Appalachian Region launched a third cohort with the Kentucky Department for Public Health to bring Starlink Internet service to some of the most rural and isolated…
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Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Pikeville

1 year ago
Education, Healthy Communities
Our second Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 300 students from across Eastern Kentucky attended our event on March 21 at the University of Pikeville. …
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Recap: 2024 Healthcare Career Pathway Fair in Corbin

1 year ago
Education, Healthy Communities, Uncategorized
Our first Healthcare Career Pathway Fair of 2024 is a wrap! More than 600 students from across Southern and Southeastern Kentucky attended our event on February 15 at the Corbin…
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Meet The Founder: Rediscover

1 year ago
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Healthy Communities
  In a region where the stigma surrounding mental health issues often lingers like mist on the hills, Hannah Whitaker’s journey stands as a testament to the transformative power of…
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5 Ways to Live a Healthier 2024 Year

1 year ago
Healthy Communities
Working on a journey toward better health is a great and empowering decision, and the dawn of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to embrace positive change.  Crafting a…
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Meals to Try This Holiday Season Inspired by by our SOAR Team

1 year ago
Healthy Communities
As winter’s chill settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s a timeless tradition that warms both our kitchens and our hearts—holiday meals.  Beyond the aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg…
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SOAR Receives $600,000 from the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission

2 years ago
Grants, Healthy Communities
We are excited to announce that we received a $600,000 grant from the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission. The announcement was made by Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Wednesday, October 4…
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