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 [...]
November 23, 2009
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Tags: EMS, Grant Opportunities & Assistance · Posted in: Grant Advice, Training and Tools
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. Â
November 20, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, EMS, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Minority Health, Public Health, Rural Hospitals & Clinics · Posted in: Grant Advice
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 [...]
November 17, 2009
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Tags: Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Public Health, Wellness · Posted in: Grant Advice, Training and Tools
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
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Tags: Community Development, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Office of Rural Health, Reports and Studies, Wellness · Posted in: Grant Advice, Program Updates, Reports and Studies
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.Â
November 3, 2009
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Tags: Loan Repayment, Workforce · Posted in: Program Updates, Provider Loan Repayment
