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  • 71 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Suing Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
    The Wisconsin Counties Association says 71 of 72 counties in Wisconsin have filed or have authorized the filing of lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and/or distributors over the role they played in developing the opioid crisis. The counties allege that the the addictive qualities of opioids were misrepresented by pharmaceutical companies, leading to the conditions that created a high rate of opioid abuse, which has taken an economic toll on county governments. Milwaukee County and Dane County are filing their cases individually. (Source: Wisconsin Public Radio; Photo: Jamie on flickr) More »
  • New Interactive Map of Opioid Epidemic Resources
    Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett has unveiled a new interactive map where visitors can learn about, access or replicate the actions rural leaders are taking in small towns in twelve states to address the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment and recovery opportunities. The data on opioid misuse was collected through roundtables and a "What's working in your town?" form on the USDA webpage. (Source and Photo: USDA)  More »
  • Examining Oxygen Use in End-of-Life Care
    A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire looked at attitudes and beliefs about the use of oxygen therapy for the management of breathlessness in end-of-life care. Fifty-seven percent of respondents reported that they do not believe the use of oxygen impacts the timeline of the dying process, while forty-three percent of respondents believe oxygen prolongs the process. The authors find that families were particularly influential in determining whether oxygen was used at the end of life, and that a common reason for palliative oxygen prescribed by clinicians was by family request. (Source: Wisconsin Medical Journal; Photo: ICUnurses) More »
  • What Does the Data Say About Medicaid Work Requirements?
    In January 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued new guidance for state waiver proposals that would impose work requirements on Medicaid as a condition of eligibility. Wisconsin's waiver proposal has been approved and is currently pending. This analysis from Kaiser Family Foundation builds a picture of a typical Medicare enrollee, and finds that most Medicaid enrollees who can work are already working, and of those who are working, most enrollees are working full-time for the full year. (Source: Kaiser Family Foundation; Fabian Blank on Unsplash)  More »
  • Beaver Dam and Marshfield Clinic Health System Plan Affiliation
    Beaver Dam Community Hospitals and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced Tuesday that they have taken steps to become affiliated. The agreement continues Marshfield Clinic’s push to add hospitals to its network of clinics, ambulatory surgical centers and other services throughout north-central and northern Wisconsin. The two organizations are not releasing the specific terms of the affiliation. (Source and Photo: Marshfield Clinic Health System) More »
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  • Discount: Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist Online Course (Deadline: 07/01/2018)
    The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and the Association for Rural Health Professional Coding (ARHPC) will offer a $200 discount on a new online self-study course for rural healthcare professionals to attain certification as a Rural Coding & Billing Specialist. With the discount the course is $699. There is no deadline for this opportunity.
  • Discount: Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist Online Course (Deadline: 08/01/2018)
    The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and the Association for Rural Health Professional Coding (ARHPC) will offer a $200 discount on a new online self-study course for rural healthcare professionals to attain certification as a Rural Coding & Billing Specialist. With the discount the course is $699. There is no deadline for this opportunity.
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers – HHS, CDC, ERA (Deadline: 06/25/2018)
    Funding would help to establish and maintain a multi-disciplinary prevention research center (Center) that conducts high-quality applied health promotion and disease prevention research; Conduct one (1) applied public health prevention project (Core Research Project) using a community engagement approach to address a major cause of disease, disability, injury, or death in a population experiencing health disparities; Disseminate research findings to community, practice, and academic audiences; Translate evidence-based interventions for sustainability and widespread scale-up; and Serve as a resource, as part of the PRC Network, for developing, implementing, evaluating, disseminating, and translating evidence-based public health interventions at local, state, tribal, or national levels. An optional Letter of Intent is due on May 25th, 2018. Funding »
  • Partnership Programs – Alliant Energy (Deadline: 09/30/2018)
    The Programs include: Professional development; Workforce development; Retention, marketing and recruitment; Building and site development; Community development. Applications accepted on a yearly basis.  Funding »
  • Medicare EHR Incentive Program Call for Measures for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (Deadline: 06/29/2018)
    CMS is initiating an Annual Call for Measures process to allow their stakeholders to be involved in the focus on and ongoing evolution of Medicare EHR Incentive Program measures. CMS requests that stakeholders consider measures that could be applicable for Eligible Hospitals and CAHs participating in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program. They are particularly interested in adding measures to our program that: Utilize the 2015 Edition CEHRT; Increase CEHRT health information exchange and interoperability; Continue improving program efficiency, effectiveness, and flexibility; Measure patient outcomes; and Emphasize patient safety.  Funding »
  • Rural Hospital Leadership Award – AHA (Deadline: 08/31/2018)
    The Award recognizes small or rural hospital chief executives and administrators who have achieved improvements in local health delivery and health status through their leadership and direction. The Award is designed to provide professional development and educational opportunities to outstanding small or rural hospital chief executives and includes a $1,500 stipend to offset the cost of attending an AHA educational program.  Funding »
  • Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards - NTCA (Deadline: 07/01/2018)
    These annual awards are presented to NTCA members to recognize their extraordinary achievements in promoting rural broadband networks and their broadband-enabled applications in rural communities. Telcos are awarded based on their ability to demonstrate the use of these technologies through innovative economic development, education, health care, government services, safety and security, and more efficient energy distribution and use. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Workplace Wellness Grant Program – Wisconsin DHS (Deadline: 12/31/2018)
    Wisconsin Act 137 was enacted to provide grants to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees who create workplace wellness programs. A work place can only apply once for a grant which will provide 30% of wellness program costs for one year, up to $15,000. Funding »
  • Summer Food Service Program – WI Dept of Public Instruction (Deadline: 06/15/2018)
    The Program provides free meals to low-income children during school vacations. More than 26 million children eat school lunch every day when school is in session, and about half of them receive their meals free or at a reduced price due to low household income.  Funding »
  • ecoSolution Grants - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 01/15/2019)
    Grants range from $500-$2,500 and are intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental outcomes. ecoSolution Grants are available to educators working with youth in the United States.  Funding »
  • ecoSolution Grants - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 07/15/2018)
    Grants range from $500-$2,500 and are intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental outcomes. ecoSolution Grants are available to educators working with youth in the United States.  Funding »
  • ecoTech Grants - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 01/15/2019)
    Grants were created to combat the notion that students needed to choose between “the screen” or “the green” and to encourage educators and students to explore the role technology can play in designing and implementing solutions to some of our most pressing environmental challenges. Grants are specifically offered to engage children in inquiry-based, STEM-related projects that leverage technology and/or use nature-based design to address environmental problems in local communities.  Funding »
  • ecoTech Grants - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 07/15/2018)
    Grants were created to combat the notion that students needed to choose between “the screen” or “the green” and to encourage educators and students to explore the role technology can play in designing and implementing solutions to some of our most pressing environmental challenges. Grants are specifically offered to engage children in inquiry-based, STEM-related projects that leverage technology and/or use nature-based design to address environmental problems in local communities.  Funding »
  • ecoSTEM Resource Kits - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 01/15/2019)
    There are four ecoSTEM Resource Kits (Earth, Pollination, Renewable Energy, and Water), which are perfect for educators getting started with project-based learning. These custom-curated and designed collections of lessons and materials facilitate ecoSTEM learning and using the environment as a context for applying knowledge. Kits include cutting-edge project techniques, 3-dimensional learning, citizen science, and the best materials and equipment identified for each project.  Funding »
  • ecoSTEM Resource Kits - Captain Planet Foundation (Deadline: 07/15/2018)
    There are four ecoSTEM Resource Kits (Earth, Pollination, Renewable Energy, and Water), which are perfect for educators getting started with project-based learning. These custom-curated and designed collections of lessons and materials facilitate ecoSTEM learning and using the environment as a context for applying knowledge. Kits include cutting-edge project techniques, 3-dimensional learning, citizen science, and the best materials and equipment identified for each project.  Funding »
  • Stand Down Grants – DOL, Veterans Employment and Training Service (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Awards will help fund events that offer homeless veteran populations a variety of social services designed to help them to reintegrate into their communities, such as housing, healthcare, and employment opportunities.  Funding »
  • Rural Health Awards – National Rural Health Association (Deadline: 02/19/2019)
    Each year NRHA honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the field of rural health who have dedicated their time and talents to improving the health and well-being of others. Consider nominating your favorite rural health individual, program or organization so that they may be honored nationally for their contributions to rural health.  Funding »
  • Emergency Response Equipment Grant - Compeer Financial (Deadline: 08/31/2018)
    Emergency response departments in rural areas are struggling on shoestring budgets, and many lack adequate and up-to-date equipment. Even though many of these departments have the essentials, they can't always afford new technologies to upgrade or replace old equipment. The mission is to support rural communities in our service area by funding emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance departments. Applications are accepted on an annual basis.  Funding »
  • Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative - Honor the Earth (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Funding will help grassroots Indigenous organizations focused on creating food security utilizing Indigenous varieties and organic production as well as Indigenous groups and projects implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies at an appropriate scale to support dignity in the community. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-sponsored National Research Service Award (NRSA)Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32) – HHS, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (Deadline: 08/08/2022)
    The purpose of this individual postdoctoral research training fellowship is to enhance the research training of promising postdoctoral candidates who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in health services research, with a research interest in areas and priorities relevant to the mission of AHRQ.  Funding »
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