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  • The Nation's Highest Rate of Farm Bankruptcies is in Western Wisconsin
    As Wisconsin's dairy farmers struggle with low milk prices, a sense of despair settles over the industry, and more and more dairy farmers take their lives, recent data shows western Wisconsin had the nation's highest rate of farm bankruptcies in 2017. Federal bankruptcy court data shows that out of 501 chapter 12 bankruptcies last  year — a special category of bankruptcies for family farmers and family fishing operations — 45 were in Wisconsin, with 28 of in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Western District for the state. (Source: WisContext; Waldo93 on Pixabay)  More »
  • New State Law Aims To Steer Medicaid Patients From Emergency Department to Primary Care
    A bill signed into law this week will reimburse hospitals and health care systems for developing intensive care coordination services provided to Medicaid recipients. The act is part of an effort to reduce the strain on emergency departments and help patients find a better setting for their care. In 2016, more than 10,000 Medicaid recipients in Wisconsin visited emergency departments seven or more times. Often, those high utilizers use the emergency room as their main or only source of care. (Source: Biztimes, Milwaukee Business News; Photo: Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay)  More »
  • HHS Official Advocates Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment
    Elinore McCance-Katz, a physician and assistant secretary of mental health and substance abuse for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, says the use of medication-assisted treatment is "evidence-based" and ought to be on the table for recovery. Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are all drugs used in medication-assisted treatment, but access to them for those wanting to recover from opioid addiction is tough, since they are tightly controlled substances themselves. One possible solution that could open access to medication-assisted treatment is the “hub-and-spoke” model, which may soon come to Wisconsin. (Source: Wisconsin State Journal; Photo: West Ward Pharmaceuticals)  More »
  • The Disparity in the Rates of Death from Heart Disease
    While heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, a new report finds that heart disease death rates decreased for the total population from 1968 to 2015. However, the report also finds that there are marked disparities in the rate of decrease by race and state, and decreases in heart disease death rates were slower among blacks than whites. The disparity was found to be wider in Wisconsin.  Particular factors contributing to a decrease in heart disease mortality seem to be equally attributable to prevention and advances in treatment. (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Photo: Henry Gray, Anatomy of the Human Body (1918)) More »
  • Using Medicaid Managed Care to Serve Children with Special Care Needs
    The National Academy for State Health Policy studied how six states designed their managed care systems to serve children and youth with special health care needs, and found particular practices and strategies that improved their care delivery systems to this population. Officials from these six states particularly emphasized the need to design all aspects of the system, include stakeholders in planning, be open and transparent in the planning process, have strong data and analytical systems, and develop champions on the administrative, legislative, and community levels. More specific advice is found in the report. (Source: National Academy for State Health Policy; Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash) More »
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  • Farmers Market Promotion Program (Deadline: 05/07/2018)
    The purpose of the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) is to increase domestic consumption of, and access to, locally and regionally produced agricultural products, and to develop new market opportunities for farm and ranch operations serving local markets. Entities that are eligible to apply include: agricultural businesses, agricultural cooperatives, community supported agriculture, CSA associations and networks, economic development corporations, local governments, nonprofit corporations, producer networks, producer associations, public benefit corporations, regional farmers’ market authorities, and tribal governments. Funding »
  • Grants and Loans for Renewable Energy in Rural America (Deadline: 04/30/2018)
    This program guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers with at least 50% of gross income coming from agricultural operations, or small businesses in eligible rural areas are invited to apply. For help with the application, contact the USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Office.  Funding »
  • Funding for Patient-Involved Research (Deadline: 06/01/2018)
    The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will award $20.5 million for projects that encourage meaningful engagement of patients and other healthcare stakeholders in the research process. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is due by June 1, 2018 by 5pm, and full proposals are due 40 days after review and approval of the LOI.  Funding »
  • Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health Scholarship (Deadline: 05/01/2018)
    Provides financial support, including travel to and from Baltimore and lodging, for American Indian and Alaska Native scholars interested in health professions and health leadership serving tribal communities. Funding »
  • Child Welfare Training (Deadline: 05/23/2018)
    Institutions of higher education are invited to apply to this FOA to establish, by awarding one cooperative agreement, a National Child Welfare Workforce Institute to advance federal priorities to improve safety, permanency, and well-being by building the capacity of child welfare professionals and improving the organizations that recruit, train, supervise, manage, and retain them.  Funding »
  • Newborn Screening Data Repository and Technical Assistance Program (Deadline: 05/22/2018)
    This announcement solicits applications for the Newborn Screening Data Repository and Technical Assistance Program. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to enable the recipients to: 1) Enhance, improve and expand the ability of states and local public health agencies to provide screening, counseling, or health care services to newborns and children having or at risk for heritable disorders; 2) Assist in providing health care practitioners and newborn screening laboratory personnel with education in newborn screening and training in relevant and new technologies in newborn screening and congenital, genetic and metabolic disorders; and 3) Establish, maintain, and operate a system to assess and coordinate follow-up and treatment relating to congenital and genetic (including metabolic) disorders identified through newborn screening.  Funding »
  • Advanced Practice Clinician Training Grants (Deadline: 04/20/2018)
    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announces a Request for Applications for Advanced Practice Clinician Training Grants, which support the development of clinician training at hospitals and clinics in rural areas. The grants are capped at $50,000 and require a 100% match, either cash or in-kind. DHS will host a Q&A conference call for interested parties on Friday March 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.  Funding »
  • Native American Independent Living Demonstration Project (Deadline: 05/18/2018)
    This project will provide the independent living core services including: information and referral; skills training; peer counseling; individual and systems advocacy; and services that facilitate transition from nursing homes and other institutions to the community, assistance to individuals at risk of entering institutions and transition of youth to post secondary life. Open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Funding »
  • Coordinating Center to Support NIDA Rural Opioid HIV and Comorbidity Initiative (RFA-DA-19-004) (Deadline: 08/15/2018)
    The purpose of this FOA is to fund a single interdisciplinary Coordinating Center to formalize and centralize support of the rural opioid initiative administered by NIDA and co-funded by CDC, SAMHSA, and ARC.  Working collaboratively with NIDA, its cofounders, and the  rural opioid initiative grantees, the Coordinating Center will provide scientific, technical, regulatory, ethical, and logistical support for rural opioid data collection and initiatives. NIDA intends to commit $750,000 in FY 2019 to fund 1 award. After the award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government entities. A letter of intent is due 30 days prior to the application due date.  Funding »
  • Coordinating Center to Support NIDA Rural Opioid HIV and Comorbidity Initiative (RFA-DA-19-004) (Deadline: 07/15/2018)
    The purpose of this FOA is to fund a single interdisciplinary Coordinating Center to formalize and centralize support of the rural opioid initiative administered by NIDA and co-funded by CDC, SAMHSA, and ARC.  Working collaboratively with NIDA, its cofounders, and the  rural opioid initiative grantees, the Coordinating Center will provide scientific, technical, regulatory, ethical, and logistical support for rural opioid data collection and initiatives. NIDA intends to commit $750,000 in FY 2019 to fund 1 award. After the award, NIH scientific or program staff will assist, guide, coordinate, or participate in project activities. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government entities. A letter of intent is due 30 days prior to the application due date.  Funding »
  • Summer Food Service Program (Deadline: 06/15/2018)
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program offers funding on a per-meal basis to organizations who provide meals to low-income children during the summer.  Selected programs will coordinate with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, which will act as the fiscal agent and accept applications.  Contact the DPI for more information, 608-267-9123. Funding »
  • Newman’s Own Awards for Military Members Quality of Life Programs (Deadline: 04/25/2018)
    Fisher House Foundation will grant Newman’s Own Awards, up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve the quality of life for military members and their families, including programs for job training, housing, caregiver support, and mental health.  Examples of funded programs include mental health hotlines and counseling programs. Applicants must be primarily volunteer-run and a 501(c)3 nonprofit.  Funding »
  • The Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grants (Deadline: 04/20/2018)
    The Patterson Foundation will award grants to oral health programs, particularly programs that expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for individuals in need. Eligible requests include clinic construction, staffing and programming costs. Priority is given to organizations that are staffed primarily by volunteer dental professionals and/or students. Funding »
  • The Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grants (Deadline: 07/20/2018)
    The Patterson Foundation will award grants to oral health programs, particularly programs that expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for individuals in need. Eligible requests include clinic construction, staffing and programming costs. Priority is given to organizations that are staffed primarily by volunteer dental professionals and/or students. Funding »
  • The Patterson Foundation Oral Health Grants (Deadline: 10/12/2018)
    The Patterson Foundation will award grants to oral health programs, particularly programs that expand access to restorative and emergency dental care for individuals in need. Eligible requests include clinic construction, staffing and programming costs. Priority is given to organizations that are staffed primarily by volunteer dental professionals and/or students. Funding »
  • Aetna Foundation Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant (Deadline: 06/15/2018)
    The Aetna Foundation is seeking proposals for projects that benefit underserved, low-income, and minority communities in both rural and urban areas.  Applicants for a Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant should focus on 1-2 areas: built environment, community safety, environmental exposure, healthy behaviors, and social/economic factors.  This is a two stage application process. Initial applications were due April 18; if invited to apply, the next application is due June 15.  Funding »
  • Promoting Resources for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness and Prevention (Deadline: 05/16/2018)
    CDC plans to fund one organization to raise awareness about the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure and improve understanding about individuals affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) as well as to promote the prevention of FASDs and care of affected individuals. Funding »
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Cooperative Research Centers (CRC): Vaccine Development (Deadline: 06/20/2018)
    The Sexually Transmitted Infections Cooperative Research Centers (STI CRC) program will facilitate multidisciplinary, synergistic collaborations to support the development of vaccines to control and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by certain pathogens. Eligible applicants include county governments, city or township governments, independent school districts, state governments, Native American tribal organizations and governments, small businesses, for profit organizations, and more. Funding »
  • Implementing Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in Women's Health Services (Deadline: 05/16/2018)
    The purpose of this funding opportunity is to reduce risky alcohol use among women of childbearing age through system-level implementation of alcohol screening and brief intervention. The applicant should demonstrate that the health system provides women’s health services and provides multiple clinics (preferably more than 15 over the period of performance). The clinics implementing alcohol SBI must be primary care settings offering women’s health services such as family practice clinics, internal medicine clinics, or OB/GYN clinics, and these clinics must serve women of reproductive age (18 to 44 years) and this population should represent at least 30% of the clinic patient population served. Funding »
  • Healthy Transitions: Improving Life Trajectories for Youth and Young Adults with Serious Mental Disorders (SAMHSA) (Deadline: 05/14/2018)
    The purpose of this grant program from SAMHSA is to improve access to treatment and support services for youth and young adults, ages 16-25, who have a serious emotional disturbance or a serious mental illness. Eligible applicants are states and federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations. There are up to four awards, of up to $1,000,000 per year for up to five years. All applicants must register with the National Institutes of Health’s electronic Research Administration (eRA) Commons in order to submit an application. This process takes up to six weeks. Funding »
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National Alliance on Mental Illness - Wisconsin Conference
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2018-04-20 to 2018-04-21
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This two-day event is for leaders in the mental health world. The overall purpose is to connect over 400 mental health advocates under one common roof while spotlighting topics relevant to mental health and wellness. The event will once again host a large variety of audiences, including mental health providers, leaders, social workers, clinicians, government officials, criminal justice partners, consumers, and family members. Location: Elkhart Lake, WI.  Event »
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