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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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  • Aspirus Scholars Program (Deadline: 09/30/2018)
    The Program helps to address the health needs of patients in north central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and ensure access to high-quality medical providers, today and for future generations. The Aspirus Scholars Program will provide scholarships to select medical student and advanced practice provider students in exchange for a service commitment.  Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Check website for exact deadline. Funding »
  • Oral Health 2020 – DentaQuest Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Oral Health 2020 investments are structured around the realization of a vision for improved oral health: Oral health is essential to lifelong health and well-being. The Foundation is engaging grantees and partners around a set of bold, shared goals with specific targets to be achieved by 2020. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • President’s Fund - DentaQuest Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The funding support convenings, events and activities that promote oral health. Fund investments currently focus on reducing oral health disparities and advancing health equity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
  • Community Response Fund – DentaQuest Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The Fund supports small, one-time grants that address access to oral health care. The focus is to support programs, activities and events that: respond to an urgent issue that impacts access to clinical care; provide short term access to needed care for the underserved; and sustain organizations through short term challenges. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
  • Rural Rotation Grants - Wisconsin Rural Physician Residency Assistance Program (WRPRAP) (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The residency position(s) will be in a hospital that is located in a rural area or in a clinic staffed by physicians who admit patients to a hospital located in a rural area. Rural rotations must consist of at least 8 weeks of continuous or cumulative training experience in a rural hospital or clinic and involve a minimum of 60% of the resident’s time in a rural setting. The program under development is in one or more of the following specialties: Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Prescription Drug Abuse (R21) – HHS, National Institutes of Health (Deadline: 05/07/2019)
    Funding encourages applicants to develop innovative research applications on prescription drug abuse, including research to examine the factors contributing to prescription drug abuse; to characterize the adverse medical, mental health and social consequences associated with prescription drug abuse; and to develop effective prevention and service delivery approaches and behavioral and pharmacological treatments. Funding »
  • Health Services Research on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01), HHS, National Institutes of Health (Deadline: 04/11/2019)
    The purpose is to encourage innovative health services research that can directly and demonstrably contribute to the improvement of minority health and/or the reduction of health disparities at the health care system-level as well as within clinical settings. Funding »
  • Community HealthCorps (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Community HealthCorps is a real-life education and service experience wrapped into one. This experience enables you to do great things for your community while you grow as an individual and attain tangible benefits. Members perform a variety of activities associated with health services and programs for patients and communities, often by functioning as community health workers (CHWs). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
  • Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Grants (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The Community Foundation is a repository for more than 600 charitable funds worth more than $42 million.  Each of these funds was created by donors to enhance the quality of life in Southern Wisconsin.  They service these funds by managing the investment, encouraging and supporting additions, overseeing the disbursement of grants and scholarships, and managing the requisite government paperwork.  Applications are accepted on an annual basis. Funding »
  • Rural Health Ambassador Award - Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (Deadline: 04/01/2019)
    The Award recognizes employees at member hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, and made significant contributions to rural health care in general. Funding »
  • Community Grant Program – Walmart Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2018)
    Through the Program, Walmart associates are proud to support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations.There are four core areas of giving: Hunger Relief & Healthy Eating, Sustainability, Women's Economic Empowerment and Opportunity.  Funding »
  • Community to Community Mentoring Funding - Medical College of Wisconsin (Deadline: 06/30/2018)
    Funding aims to support newly forming coalitions and communities launching new evidence-based programming and community health improvement initiatives by connecting them with an established coalition or other community who has had success with a similar intervention and is interested in expanding their success to other communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year and are reviewed on a first come first serve basis until available funds for the year have been distributed. Funding »
  • Travel Scholarships - National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    NOSORH promotes educational exchange and mentoring among SORH in recognition of the fact that SORHs often learn best from other SORH. Any NOSORH member may request travel scholarships to meet with another SORH to learn about a topic of importance to that member’s SORH. Scholarships support travel which enable a NOSORH member to link with a mentor or peer at another SORH who will help that member develop or enhance his or her expertise and leadership skills; adopt a promising practice; and/or improve their program management or strategic planning/implementation effectiveness.  Funding »
  • Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Drug Abuse Research – HHS, National Institutes of Health (Deadline: 11/08/2018)
    This will support pilot, feasibility or exploratory research in 5 priority areas in substance use epidemiology and health services, including: 1) responses to sudden and severe emerging drug issues; 2) responses to emerging marijuana trends and topics related to the shifting policy landscape; 3) responses to unexpected and time-sensitive prescription drug abuse research opportunities; 4) responses to unexpected and time-sensitive medical system issues; and 5) responses to unexpected and time-sensitive criminal or juvenile justice opportunities that relate to drug abuse and access and provision of health care service.  Funding »
  • Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools (LMSB2S) - Chef Ann Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    While there is growing awareness of the health and educational benefits that salad bars provide to kids, many school districts are unable to afford the basic equipment needed to adopt this strategy. LMSB2S is committed to helping schools make this positive change.  Applications are accepted year round.  Funding »
  • Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program – AgStar Financial Services (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The purpose of the program is to fund feasibility studies that may result in economic development for rural areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds have been awarded.  Funding »
  • Hometown Care Energy Fund - Alliant Energy (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    From unexpected debts to unemployment, there are many reasons families fall behind on their energy bills. Some even have to make a choice between paying their bills and getting enough to eat - but with your generosity, help is available. Through the Fund, Alliant Energy offers free, confidential financial help for the elderly, disabled and families trying to make ends meet. Gifts are accepted on an ongoing basis to help those in need. Funding »
  • Transforming Clinical Practices Initiative (TCPI) – National Rural Accountable Care Organization Consortium (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Funding will assist more than 500 rural communities in preparing for and participating in the new value-based payment models through this program. Understanding and preparing for value-based payment models is a priority for rural healthcare providers across the country. The Initiative provides a proven road map to follow and will provide participants with access to industry-leading expertise and the technical resources that are necessary for success.  Funding »
  • Use of Civil Money Penalty – WI Dept of Health Services (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    CMP funds are available to qualified entities (nursing home stakeholders, e.g., as facilities, consumer groups, professional nursing home associations, advocacy groups, quality improvement organizations) to support proposals designed to improve the quality of care and life of persons living in nursing homes. Proposals are accepted during the following time periods: January 1 thru April 1 and July 1 thru October 1. Funding »
  • Loan Repayment Program – Indian Health Service (Deadline: 08/15/2018)
    The LRP funds IHS clinicians to repay their eligible health profession education loans — up to $40,000 — in exchange for an initial two-year service commitment to practice in health facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Applications are accepted October 1 through August 15.  Funding »
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