October Grants
I’ve been pretty busy lately and haven’t had a lot of time to post. I’ve been traveling around the state visiting with groups that we awarded our Community Grants. I’ve met some great people and heard about some very interesting projects. I’ll provide more details later (including pictures!). I want to let you know about [...]
October 8, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, EMS, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Office of Rural Health, Rural Health & Safety, Wellness · Posted in: Grant Advice, Program Updates
More Safety Resources
There are several weeks and days in September dedicated to safety. (I wonder who decides these things…) I mentioned in my last post that September is Baby Safety Month. I’ll continue the safety theme with some other resources.  The Office of Rural Health is co-sponsoring Wisconsin AgriSafe® Training in Marshfield November 12-14.  This course [...]
September 11, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, Conferences, Office of Rural Health, Rural Health & Safety, Training Opportunities · Posted in: Conferences and Webinars, Program Updates, Training and Tools
National Safety Month: Rural Health and Safety
I thought for my last post of June, which is National Safety Month, I’d focus on rural/ag health and safety. Here a few good grant opportunities and a couple other resources.  The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) established the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to fund training for employees to recognize, avoid, [...]
June 30, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Rural Health & Safety · Posted in: Grant Advice, Reports and Studies
Public Health and Safety
In honor of Fireworks Safety Month and National Safety Month, here are resources, including grants, related to public safety and health.  The Wisconsin Public Health Association will hold its annual conference in Appleton July 7-9. The theme for 2009 is Policy Development and Partnerships: The Foundation for Improving the Public’s Health. The conference will [...]
June 4, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, Community Development, Conferences, Public Health, Rural Health & Safety, Wellness · Posted in: Conferences and Webinars, Grant Advice, Reports and Studies, Training and Tools
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Resources
Rural communities generally lack mental health/substance abuse services, compared to urban areas, as I’ve mentioned in previous posts. I hope you find these resources useful in helping you address this gap.  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will fund adolescent treatment programs with Family Centered Substance Abuse Treatment Grants.  They will [...]
March 27, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Reports and Studies, Rural Health & Safety, Training Opportunities · Posted in: Grant Advice, Reports and Studies, Training and Tools
Some Useful EMS Tools. And a Grant!
This is not technically a grant, but an opportunity to obtain free equipment. The WI Department of Health Services’ Wisconsin Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program is offering free personal protective equipment to all EMS ambulance services in the State. Supplies include respirators, gloves and surgical and patient masks. You must complete the online PPE program application [...]
February 27, 2009
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Tags: Children's Health, EMS, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Reports and Studies, Rural Health & Safety · Posted in: Grant Advice, Reports and Studies, Training and Tools
Rural Clinics and Hospitals
Here are a number of resources (grants, conferences, training) for rural clinics and hospitals. The National Association of Rural Health Clinics will hold their Spring Institute in San Antonio, TX March 8-10. Scheduled sessions include contracting for managed care, workforce recruitment, and how to start a state association.  The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) [...]
February 23, 2009
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Tags: Conferences, Grant Opportunities & Assistance, Reports and Studies, Rural Health & Safety, Rural Hospitals & Clinics, Training Opportunities · Posted in: Conferences and Webinars, Grant Advice, Reports and Studies, Training and Tools
Rural and Agricultural Safety
Whatever the reason—high gas prices, bad economy—the number of motor vehicle deaths in Wisconsin in 2008 (589) was the lowest since 1944. That’s pretty remarkable, especially when you consider that there were 737 in 2007. The per capita rates must be even more remarkable (there were a lot fewer people here in 1944 than there [...]
January 16, 2009
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Tags: Reports and Studies, Rural Health & Safety, Training Opportunities · Posted in: Reports and Studies, Training and Tools
