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Appalachian Alabama in 2025
Nearly 2 out of every 3 adults living in Alabama's Appalachian counties read at or below an 8th Grade level
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 305 min read

What's Lies Ahead in 2025 for the Appalachian Learning Initiative
Big changes are coming to APPLI in 2025, so I wanted to take some time to provide an update on some items past and what we have in store.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 54 min read

The Appalachian State of South Carolina in 2024
Just 7 of South Carolina's 46 counties lie within the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Sep 29, 20242 min read


What's Ahead for APPLI in 2024
2024 is well underway, so I wanted to provide some insight into what the Appalachian Learning Initiative has planned for the year.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jan 31, 20243 min read


APPLI Releases Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has released its Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023—APPLI's second full year in operation.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 28, 20232 min read

Appalachian Learning Initiative to Present Research at ATRN 2023 Annual Health Summit
The Appalachian Learning Initiative will be presenting at the ATRN 2023 Annual Health Summit on Friday, October 6th, 2023.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Sep 12, 20231 min read

HIV in Appalachia—Combating Stigma Amid Growing Backlashes
In honor of #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting HIV in the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 21, 20236 min read

Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, and the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting the impact of
Viral Hepatitis in Appalachia.
Marcus J. Hopkins
May 3, 20236 min read

Help Us Build the HOPWA Directory
We are pleased to announce that we have begun reaching out to federal, state, & jurisdictional HOPWA administrators, grantees, and providers
Marcus J. Hopkins
Apr 5, 20231 min read

COVID-19 Risks Still High in Central Appalachia
Counties in the Central Appalachian Region, including those in KY, TN, VA, and WV still face high rates of COVID-19
Marcus J. Hopkins
Feb 14, 20233 min read

The Importance of HOPWA in Appalachia
Learn why the HOPWA program is important for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Appalachia
Marcus J. Hopkins
Dec 6, 20223 min read

HIV in Appalachia: A Tale of Syndemics
On World AIDS Day 2022, the Appalachian Learning Initiative is highlighting HIV in the Appalachian Region.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Dec 1, 20223 min read

APPLI Launches Public Health Page
The Appalachian Learning Initiative has launched the Public Health page on its website.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 6, 20221 min read


Navigating Monkeypox: Challenges Patients Face
The Community Access National Network (CANN) has launched an ambitious patient awareness campaign focused on the ongoing MPV) outbreak.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Oct 11, 20221 min read

What's Next for the APPLI Website?
Learn what we have in store for the Appalachian Learning Initiative's new website.
Marcus J. Hopkins
Jul 31, 20222 min read
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