This is a documentary featuring in-depth interviews with young Wisconsinites fighting to recover their lives and futures from addictions that, in most cases, involved opioids. WisconsinEye produced the documentary to be used in middle and high schools in Wisconsin, with related curriculum and discussion guides. Time: 7pm CT.
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Rural Reporter
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Another health funding cliff puts care for millions at risk
Billions of federal dollars for community health centers, which provide care for some 26 million patients, is on the line with a Sept. 30 funding deadline looming. The funding path is murky, with an agreement not yet reached and the House in session for only a week until the program expires. Funding community health centers is traditionally a bipartisan affair, though the two chambers appear to be taking different approaches. (Source: The Hill; Photo by 1160055, Pixabay) More »
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Extending the Children’s Health Insurance Program: High Stakes for Families and States
Congress must decide whether to extend federal funding authority for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which ends September 30, 2017. CHIP operates much like Medicaid, providing federal matching payments for state program expenses, although CHIP’s funding rate is higher than the federal rate paid for traditional Medicaid and was further enhanced under the Affordable Care Act. States can use their CHIP funds to expand Medicaid, operate separate CHIP programs, or combine the two approaches. Today CHIP covers 8.4 million children and provides maternity coverage for approximately 370,000 women. (Source: Commonwealth Fund; Photo by PublicCo, Pixabay) More »
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Health Care Facility Design Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit
Patient and staff safety in a hospital or other health care facility can be protected by a properly designed built environment. Assessing safety risks and incorporating preventive measures into the design of health care facilities can minimize such safety problems as health care-associated infections, patient falls, medication errors, and security risks. The goal of the toolkit is to assist in the design of a built environment that supports workflow, procedures, and capability while ensuring the safety of patients and staff. (Source: AHRQ; Photo by SilasCamargo, Pixabay) More »
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Training builds rural health workforce one student at a time
With an average of only 40 primary doctors to take care of 100,000 patients in rural America, it’s vital to find ways to entice more health care providers to practice rurally. To fill the gap in care, rural areas must build the proper infrastructure and educational facilities to train medical professionals in the types of unique medical care this community needs. With better infrastructure, research shows that training opportunities can provide the incentive to recruit and retain the health care workforce rural communities so desperately need. (Source: NRHA Rural Health Voices; Photo by Couleur, Pixabay) More »
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Rural PREP program does that and more fore future docs
Entering the second of its five years of funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration, the mission of Rural PREP is to improve and sustain rural health through community engagement and research in primary care health professions education. (Source: NRHA Rural Health Voices; Photo by WerbeFabrik, Pixabay) More »
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2018 Loan Assistance Program - WI Office of Rural Health (Deadline: 09/19/2017)Health care professionals (physicians, psychiatrists, dentists, dental hygienists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives) in Wisconsin can receive up to $50,000 in education loan assistance through the Health Professions Loan Assistance Program (HPLAP). Primary care physicians and psychiatrists practicing in a rural community are also eligible for an additional award. Funding »
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Foundation for Rural Service Grant Program (Deadline: 09/15/2018)The goal of this program is to support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in rural America. Grants will be for programs in rural communities served by NTCA members and concentrated in four major areas: Business Development; Community Development; Education; Telecommunications. Applications accepted on an annual basis. Funding »
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Hero Miles - Fisher House Foundation, Inc. (Deadline: 12/31/2020)The Program provides round-trip airline tickets to wounded, injured, and ill service members and/or their families who are undergoing treatment at a military or VA medical center; or who are attending an authorized event. Flights are made possible through frequent flyer mile donations made by individual airline passengers. Related: Hotels for Heroes» Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Change Incubator Funding – Medical College of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Change Incubator Funding aims to invest in community-based partnerships to overcome challenges and increase their readiness for and effectiveness in carrying out larger community health improvement initiatives. Funding will support groups of applicants representing diverse organizations and perspectives to collaborate on infrastructure development, action planning and partnership development to jumpstart the collaborative planning, implementation, evaluation, dissemination and sustainability processes of a community health improvement initiative. Three focus areas: Partnership Development and Action Planning; Strategic Planning and Partnership Growth and Sustainability; and Communicating your Impact. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year with a quarterly cap on the total funds released. Funding »
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Veterans Employment Grant Program- WI Veterans Affairs (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding is an incentive program to support businesses hiring honorably discharged veterans with a 50% or more service-related disability. Employers can receive up to $5,000 in funding over 12 month period when they hire a qualifying veteran full-time and up to $2,500 for part-time. Funding »
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Special Needs Scholarship Program – WI Dept of Public Instruction (Deadline: 06/30/2018)The program allows a child with a disability who meets eligibility requirements to receive a scholarship to attend a participating private school chosen by the child’s parents or guardians. Funding »
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Implementation and Evaluation of New Health Information Technology (IT) Strategies for Collecting and Using Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures (U18) – HHS, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (Deadline: 09/25/2019)This FOA invites U18 cooperative agreement applications to stimulate innovative and collaborative research by utilizing new health information technology (IT) strategies for collecting and using patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures in primary care and other ambulatory care settings. Funding »
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Health Information Technology (IT) to Improve Health Care Quality and Outcomes (R21) – HHS, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (Deadline: 07/16/2019)AHRQ invites grant applications for funding to conduct exploratory and developmental research grants for projects in the early and conceptual stages of development that will contribute to the evidence base of how health information technology (IT) improves health care quality and outcomes. Funding »
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SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households – USDA (Deadline: 12/31/2020)This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design assistance, and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects. Applications on accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Beyond Crayons & Computers Grants (Deadline: 10/01/2017)Grants are available to Pre-K to12th grade teachers throughout the Merrill School District to initiate innovative and creative projects and programs that enhance their curriculum. Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Funding »
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Make a Difference Day Grants (Deadline: 09/30/2017)The third Saturday in October is "Make A Difference Day," a national day of helping others - a celebration of neighbor helping neighbor. The Volunteer Center Special Projects Fund can help students throughout Marathon County participate in volunteerism by providing grants of $50 - 250 to teachers willing to implement a "Make A Difference" project involving their students. The grant can be used to provide transportation, or to purchase necessary supplies or equipment for your project. Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Funding »
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Beyond Pencils & Crayons Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 09/30/2017)Grants are available to K-12 teachers throughout Marathon County to initiate innovative and creative projects and programs that enhance their curriculum. Through a competitive review process, our selection committee looks for proposals that fill a specific need, are cost-effective, provide educational value, and demonstrate a sense of community. Applications are available on an annual basis. Funding »
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Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants (Deadline: 05/01/2018)Proposals for projects and programs that will allow nonprofit organizations, located in the Wausau area, to provide for growth in character and service of area youth and for civic improvements. Applications accepted annually, two times per year. Funding »
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Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants (Deadline: 08/01/2018)Proposals for projects and programs that will allow nonprofit organizations, located in the Wausau area, to provide for growth in character and service of area youth and for civic improvements. Applications accepted annually, two times per year. Funding »
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Murco Foundation Grants (Deadline: 09/01/2018)Applications are considered from nonprofit organizations serving the greater Wausau area and Marathon County. The focus of their funding is for the advancement of education and the arts in our community. Applications accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Mid Wisconsin Foundation Legacy Grants (Deadline: 10/15/2017)Proposals are accepted online for specifically identified projects and programs that will benefit nonprofit organizations located in communities formerly served by Mid Wisconsin Bank. Grants generally do not exceed $1,000. Applications accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program - Mary Kay Foundation (Deadline: 04/30/2018)Funding is awarded to deserving women’s domestic violence shelters across the United States. Each year, the Foundation awards a grant to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state that applies. Applications accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Undergraduate Scholarship – Udall Foundation (Deadline: 03/15/2018)Scholarships to Native Americans and Alaska Native students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native health, or the environment. Funding »
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Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children (R01) – HHS, National Institutes of Health (Deadline: 05/07/2020)This initiative encourages research that targets the reduction of health disparities among children. Investing in early childhood development is essential. Specific targeted areas of research include bio-behavioral studies that incorporate multiple factors that influence child health disparities such as biological (e.g., genetics, cellular, organ systems), lifestyle factors, environmental (e.g., physical and family environments) social (e.g., peers), economic, institutional, and cultural and family influences; studies that target the specific health promotion needs of children with a known health condition and/or disability; and studies that test, evaluate, translate, and disseminate health promotion prevention and interventions conducted in traditional and non -traditional settings. Funding »
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Rural Broadband Access Loans and Loan Guarantees Program – USDA, Rural Utilities Service (Deadline: 09/30/2017)The Program furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible rural areas. First application window deadline: March 31; Second application window deadline: September 30. Funding »
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Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Training
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2017-09-19 to 2017-09-20
)This intensive 2-day module provides training in CPT, an evidence-based treatment for PTSD. It presents theory underlying CPT, a brief overview of CPT’s empirical support, and step-by-step instructions in CPT protocol techniques. Throughout the workshop strategies for conceptualizing and dealing with co-morbidity, managing avoidance, and keeping patients optimally engaged are provided. Video clips of expert therapists demonstrate CPT skills, and participants are asked to do role-plays and other assignments to learn concepts and practice skills.
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Secrets to Document and Data Management
(2017-09-19)
Rural health care providers manage documents and data all day every day. In this webinar, learn some tips, tricks and best practices for providing secure, compliant, cost effective and efficient document and data management. Time: 2pm CT.
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During this call, CMS experts discuss the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) billing rules and their implications. Find out about upcoming changes to the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) and remittance advice to identify the QMB status of your patients and exemption from cost-sharing. Also, learn key steps to promote compliance. Time: 12:30pm CT.
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National Farm Safety and Health Week: Putting Farm Safety Into Practice
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2017-09-17 to 2017-09-23
)Every year since 1944, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety & Health Week. This recognition has been an annual promotion initiated by the National Safety Council and has been proclaimed as such by each sitting U.S. President since Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first document. Over the years, the development and dissemination of National Farm Safety & Health Week materials has shifted to the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. NECAS is the agricultural partner for NSC and has been serving the agricultural family and business community since 1997. There will be various webinars throughout the week. Time: 12pm CT.
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In this webinar, participants will learn about agricultural respiratory hazards and how to select appropriate protection. An overview of medical clearance and fit testing requirements will be given, as well as a discussion of some of the unique challenges faced when providing these services to the agricultural population. Time: 12pm CT.
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The goal of this free webinar series is to educate potential applicants about HRSA programs and resources, the federal grant application process, federal and state funding opportunities, as well as important tips, resources, and training opportunities to drive a successful grant application. Time: 9:30am CT.
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