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		<title>Rural and Urban Health Differences, Take 2</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2011/09/rural-and-urban-health-differences-take-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday The Early Show on CBS had a report on health differences between urban, suburban and rural counties, based on the research of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.  (You can read the article and watch the report here.)  The Institute compiles the County Health Rankings, an annual snapshot of health activities and outcomes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Children’s Health Resources</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/10/children%e2%80%99s-health-resources/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:15:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The past week (including today) I’ve been on the road around Wisconsin, meeting with community coalitions about projects funded through the Office of Rural Health Community Grant Program.  I manage this program and one of the highlights of my year is getting out to meet with these groups and find out more about the projects [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety &amp; Rural EMS</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/safety-rural-ems/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/safety-rural-ems/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every month, almost every day, has been designated as (fill in the blank) month.  September seems to be heavy on safety.  It’s Baby Safety Month, Sports and Home Eye Safety Month, and last week was Child Passenger Safety Week.  These links will take you to organizations that have prepared education/outreach resources you can use for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Farm Safety &amp; Health Week Sept. 19-25: ATVs-Work Smart, Ride Safe</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/farm-safety-health-week-sept-19-25-atvs-work-smart-ride-safe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/farm-safety-health-week-sept-19-25-atvs-work-smart-ride-safe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is farm safety and health week and the emphasis this year is on ATV safety.  I realize this can be a delicate subject for many people, bringing up the issue of government authority vs. personal freedom, but there are some basic safety guidelines that can have a significant impact.  The National Education Center for Agricultural [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mental Health Care in Rural Communities</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/mental-health-care-in-rural-communities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/09/mental-health-care-in-rural-communities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I try to write regularly about mental health and substance abuse treatment resources for rural communities because there is a severe shortage of providers and other options.  Earlier this year I was doing some research for a grant proposal (I also manage WI’s Health Professions Loan Assistance Program) and I found evidence of the severity [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Catching Up on Grants and Conferences</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/05/catching-up-on-grants-and-conferences/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 14:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I usually write my posts around themes (EMS, oral health, etc.).  I think this is a good way to provide you with an array of resources on a particular topic, but sometimes there are opportunities that don’t fit neatly into a category.  So today I’m posting several funding and conference opportunities in a variety of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>EMS Week in Wisconsin</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/ems-week-in-wisconsin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/ems-week-in-wisconsin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safe Kids Week</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/safe-kids-week/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/safe-kids-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/?p=823</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every month, week and day is a celebration of something—some of them are silly (did you know April is Fresh Florida Tomatoes Month?) but many of them are legitimate efforts to bring recognition to a serious issue.  You can find a lot of them here.  I try to write some of my posts around themes, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rural Community Development</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/rural-community-development/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/rural-community-development/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:27:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s been an interesting series in the Daily Yonder on rural economic development in Alabama, but I think the author’s comments and conclusions apply to Wisconsin or any rural area.  Larry Lee starts his last installment with the observation “What we’ve called ‘rural development’ has failed us miserably for decades.”  A pretty strong statement, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cancer Control and Prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/cancer-control-and-prevention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.worh.org/CommunityBlog/2010/04/cancer-control-and-prevention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KJacobson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year President Obama declared April to be Cancer Control Month.  His statement recognized the links between many behaviors and cancer, including smoking, diet and physical inactivity.  The National Cancer Institute has many resources you can employ to “encourage healthy lifestyles, promote cancer screening, increase access to quality cancer care, and improve quality of life [...]]]></description>
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