Archive for the ‘Program Updates’ Category

Office of Rural Health Grants-Falls Prevention

The Office of Rural Health sponsored the Rural Community Grant Program for the last several years with funding from the federal Office of Rural Health Policy.  I’ve managed this program for several years, awarding a few dozen grants totaling over $600,000 to community coalitions around Wisconsin.  Each fall I make a point to visit the [...]

October 27, 2010 · KJacobson · No Comments
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Rural Community Development-Let Your Voice Be Heard

I received this request today from the Rural Assistance Center to provide input on federal rural community development policy.  They’re looking for successful examples of community development that can serve as models.  The complete announcement is below.  Please share your success stories—you could influence federal policy!  BTW, if you haven’t looked at the Center’s website, [...]

October 13, 2010 · KJacobson · No Comments
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EMS Scholarships Available

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) sponsors a scholarship program for first responders, EMTs and Paramedics interested in advancing their EMS education.  These scholarships are available: First Responders (to become EMT-Basic) – up to $500 each EMT-Basic (to become EMT-Paramedic) – up to $5,000 each Paramedics (to advance education in the realm of EMS) – up [...]

August 31, 2010 · KJacobson · No Comments
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An Opportunity to Speak Your Mind on EMS Benefits

Some of you may be familiar with the Universal Service Administrative Company.  It’s contracted by the federal government to provide reduced cost telecommunication and internet service to a variety of organizations, including rural health care providers.  Eligible providers include rural hospitals, clinics, and health departments, among others.  EMS is not currently eligible to participate.  The [...]

August 31, 2010 · KJacobson · No Comments
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Rural Community Grants

I just released the guidelines for the 2010-11 Office of Rural Health Community Grants.  We’re awarding grants up to $15,000 to coalitions working on health issues in rural Wisconsin communities.  This year we’re awarding extra points to EMS-related projects.  Your coalition must include a rural hospital with fewer than 50 beds as an active member [...]

May 13, 2010 · KJacobson · 2 Comments
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Wisconsin Office of Rural Health is Looking for a New Director

We’re looking for a new Director!  John Eich and his family are moving west this fall and we’ve begun the search for his replacement.  This is a great position working with a great group (if I must say so myself).  The Office is located in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health [...]

April 30, 2010 · KJacobson · One Comment
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EMS Week in Wisconsin

EMS Week (May 16-22) is an opportunity for Services to focus on getting out health and safety messages to their community and to recognize and honor those who dedicate a significant portion of their lives to helping their community.  I’ve asked some of our rural services here in Wisconsin to share news about their EMS [...]

April 29, 2010 · KJacobson · 3 Comments
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Federal Grant Workshop

The WI Office of Rural Health will host a federal grant proposal-writing workshop April 27 in Madison.  This free event is open to anyone working on rural health projects.  The workshop is focused on federal Office of Rural Health Policy funding opportunities, including the Rural Health Outreach, Network Development, and Network Planning programs, but there [...]

April 19, 2010 · KJacobson · No Comments
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