Archive for November, 2009

Emergency Services and Safety Grants

I haven’t posted on EMS for a while.  These opportunities aren’t directly related to EMS, but they may help your firefighting and first responders services.
 
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is accepting proposals for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants through December 18.  SAFER funds are intended to “assist local fire departments [...]

November 23, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Grant Advice, Training and Tools  No Comments

Grants and Conferences-November/December

Here are several conferences and grant opportunities coming up in the next month.
 
MetaStar, Wisconsin’s Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), will host the Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Reduction Learning Session Outcomes Congress on December 2 in Stevens Point.  You’ll learn best practices for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.  Continuing Education units are available.
 

November 20, 2009  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Grant Advice  No Comments

Diabetes Month Continued

It’s been a while since I posted; unfortunately H1N1 hit me!  But I’m back with more diabetes education and prevention resources. 
 
Leading a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, is important for diabetes management and prevention.  Home Depot is awarding gift cards up to $2,500 through their Building Healthy Communities program.  They will select proposals that [...]

November 17, 2009  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Grant Advice, Training and Tools  No Comments

Health and Economic Development

The Green Lake Area Health and Wellness Coalition: (first row) Melissa Sonntag, Green Lake County Health & Human Services; Molly Spaulding, UW-Extension; Mary Mellenthin, Ripon Medical Center; Kathy Munsey, Green Lake County Health Officer; (back row) Danelle Phillips, Ripon Medical Center; Ellen Koeppen, Green Lake Chamber of Commerce; Lindsey Loewe, Health & Human Services; Marilyn [...]

November 5, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Grant Advice, Program Updates, Reports and Studies  One Comment

Education Loan Assistance Program Extended

The Wisconsin Health Professions Loan Assistance Program (LAP), which awards education loan repayment funds to certain health care providers working in shortage areas, will continue to accept applications past the November 2 deadline. 

November 3, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Program Updates, Provider Loan Repayment  No Comments