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  • Legislation Would Provide Better Access to Maternity Care

    A bill that aims to address a lack of maternity care in rural areas is making its way through Congress. The Improving Access to Maternity Care Act would identify underserved maternity care areas and distribute health professionals among those areas for a full scope of maternity care. The bill was introduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) last year, and last week it cleared the Senate Health Committee. 

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  • Drug Overdose Deaths Increased in 2017

    New data show that the rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States was nearly ten percent higher than the rate in 2016. In fact, the rate of drug overdose deaths across the country was so high last year that it contributed to an overall decline in life expectancy.

    Twenty states had adjusted overdose death rates that were higher than the national rate. However, Wisconsin matched Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Alaska, Illinois, South Carolina, and Vermont in approximately matching the national overdose death rate of 21.7 per 100,000 people. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 

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  • Volunteers Under Fire

    And as budgets dwindle and populations clump, first responders tasked with protecting communities are getting stretched to the point of breaking. Yet in towns with a small population size and large geographic spread, local governments can't afford full-time crews. Vice takes a look at how volunteer first responders in rural US and Canada are grappling to provide vital emergency services to citizens.

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  • Watch: Why Rural Schools Shut Down

    Across the country, rural schools are being forced to shut down as more families move to urban areas and funding sources dry up. In Arena, Wisconsin, six-year-old Brady Schlamp must now travel 10 miles to school. His former school, right around the corner, was shuttered. PBS News Hour reports on school closures and how they can cause logistical challenges, emotional fallout and community divisions. Watch. (Image: @ruralhealthwi on Instagram)

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  • Burnout and Job and Career Satisfaction in the Physician Assistant Profession

    We know that burnout is prevalent among many health care professionals, with much research around burnout among physicians and nurses. Contributing factors to the prevalence of burnout include an increased demand for health services, due to expanded health care access; increased workloads; and the administrative burden resulting from the implementation of electronic health records

    But what do we know about burnout among physician assistants (PAs)? A new literature review gives a short history of the profession and examines the prevalence of burnout, as well as career and job satisfaction. An appendix gives a summary of the literature. (Source: National Academy of Sciences; Image: Martha Dominguez de Gouveia on Unsplash)

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  • AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund (Deadline: 12/31/2019)
    Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program. All applicants must already be enrolled (not just accepted) at an AACN member institution.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
  • Home Depot Community Impact Grants (Deadline: 12/31/2018)
    The Home Depot Foundation offers grant awards up to $5,000 to public service agencies that are using the power of volunteers to improve the community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services and are required to be complete within six months of approval date.  Funding »
  • J-1 Visa Waiver – Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The Wisconsin J-1 visa waiver program increases access to primary health and mental health care in rural and urban communities that have shortages of primary care physicians and psychiatrists, by helping medical clinics recruit foreign physicians. Qualified foreign physicians must have completed their advanced clinical training in an approved U.S. residency training or fellowship program, must agree to work in the shortage area for three years, and must increase access to primary health care. Starting on October 1st of each year, the Wisconsin Division of Public Health will begin accepting applications. Applications are reviewed and decisions made on a first-come, first-served basis until all 30 slots are used. Funding »
  • Community Action Grant - Gannett Foundation (Deadline: 02/28/2019)
    The grant priorities include education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. Wisconsin locations are included.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Deadlines: February 28 and August 29 unless otherwise stated. Funding »
  • Community Action Grant - Gannett Foundation (Deadline: 08/29/2019)
    The grant priorities include education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. Wisconsin locations are included.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Deadlines: February 28 and August 29 unless otherwise stated. Funding »
  • Innovation Scholarship – Alliant Energy Foundation (Deadline: 02/15/2019)
    The Scholarship recognizes outstanding community leadership in young people and help students reach their academic goals. Award selection is based on participation in a leadership role in community service activities and volunteer work; academic grade point average; standardized test scores; and the content of a 300-word essay submission.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis.  Funding »
  • CHS Foundation Grants (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Funding helps to support education and leadership programs that invest in the future of agriculture, cooperative business and rural America. Funding is accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Donald C. Brodie AACP Academic Scholar-in-Residence - American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (Deadline: 03/01/2019)
    The program provides the scholar with a sabbatical opportunity to develop and examine public policy, conduct research and/or analyze an issue directly related to pharmacy education or AACP.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funding »
  • Summer Fellowship in Government and Community Service – Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (Deadline: 02/01/2019)
    The objectives of these fellowships include: Offering Wisconsin medical students the opportunity to work under the guidance of a Wisconsin Medical Society member to increase their knowledge of how the state, county and/or federal government works with the medical profession to advance the health of the people of Wisconsin. Providing Wisconsin medical students hands-on experiences working in Wisconsin communities or with specific patient populations to address a health concern, integrating their knowledge of resources available through state and/or federal agencies. Mentoring opportunities for members of the Wisconsin Medical Society. The fellowship is offered to medical students attending the Medical College of Wisconsin or the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Check website for exact deadline date. Contact WMS for further information. Funding »
  • Edmund J. and Estelle D. Walker and General Medical Education Scholarships - Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (Deadline: 02/01/2019)
    Through the Edmund J. and Estelle D. Walker Trust and general scholarship funds, the Foundation offers scholarships to students attending medical school in Wisconsin. You must have completed or be in the process of completing at least one year in medical school to be eligible.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
  • Accelerating Community-Centered Approaches In Health – Kresge Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    All organizations and disciplines within the health system have roles to play in fostering community health. Hospitals, clinics, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, insurers, public health officers and others are key to addressing the social and physical conditions that affect health. All those with a stake in creating the conditions for children to learn, adults to prepare for and excel in good jobs, and a society to thrive must consider the value of allocating resources to interventions that promote community health.  Application accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
  • Smile Program Grants – Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The Program aims to providing underprivileged children, adults and seniors with the personal oral hygiene supplies needed to put them on the track toward good dental health. To be considered for a Smile Program grant, nonprofits should focus on intervention with early care, educational information or support and providing tools for positive behavior. The WDA Foundation will approve Smile Program grants on a rolling basis and will close the program for the calendar year when supplies are exhausted.  Funding »
  • 340B Drug Pricing Program - HRSA (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    Section 340B limits the cost of covered outpatient drugs to certain federal grantees, federally-qualified health center look-alikes and qualified hospitals. Participation in the Program results in significant savings estimated to be 20% to 50% on the cost of pharmaceuticals for safety-net providers.  The purpose of the 340B Program is to enable these entities to stretch scarce federal resources, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
  • ADHA Institute for Oral Health Research Grant (Deadline: 02/28/2019)
    General Purpose: To promote the oral health of the public by improving dental hygiene education and practice; To advance dental hygiene through the discovery and application of knowledge which includes original research, developmental prospects and qualitative and quantitative research; To develop and expand upon the dental hygiene body of knowledge; and To promote the delivery of quality oral healthcare.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis.  Funding »
  • Rural and Low-Income School Program – US Dept of Education (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting their state's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP). Applicants do not compete but rather are entitled to funds if they meet basic eligibility requirements.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Do Something Campaigns (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    One of the largest global orgs for young people and social change, our 5.1 million members in 130 countries tackle volunteer campaigns that impact every cause. Poverty. Discrimination. The environment. And everything else. Our promise: Any cause, anytime, anywhere.  Funding »
  • Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Grant Program (Deadline: 12/01/2019)
    The Academy of General Dentistry Foundation is accepting applications for grant support up to $5,000 for nonprofit community-based outreach programs that provide free oral cancer screenings and education to the public, especially underserved communities that lack access to oral health care due to geographic and/or economic hardship. Funding »
  • ADHA Institute Scholarship Program - Institute for Oral Health (Deadline: 02/01/2019)
    The primary focus of the program is to provide financial assistance to dental hygiene students and dental hygienists who can demonstrate a commitment to further the discipline of dental hygiene through academic achievement, professional excellence, and a desire to improve the public's overall health.  Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Federal Student Aid (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The Program was created to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. Under this program, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your eligible federal student loans after you have made 120 payments on loans under certain repayment plans while employed full time by certain public service employers. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
  • Primary Care Loans – HRSA (Deadline: 12/31/2020)
    The program provides long-term, low interest rate loans to full-time, financially needy students to pursue a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Loans to third and fourth year students may be increased to repay outstanding balances on other loans taken out while in attendance at that school. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.  Funding »
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