Rural workforce development resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/workforce/ Grants to strengthen the capacity for basic nurse education and practice and address the shortage of nurses in the health care workforce. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=245 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=245 Associated Press article via FortWayne.com reports that many people who have lost jobs to the recession may find a cure for unemployment in the health care field with the need for specialty nurses, therapists and technicians of all kinds staying strong, but although jobs are plentiful, getting one is hard work. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2009/November/04/Health-Care-Jobs.aspx Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:50:45 CST http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2009/November/04/Health-Care-Jobs.aspx Center for American Progress article discusses how targeted policy changes, such as expanding the National Health Service Corps, can begin to strengthen and expand the primary care heath workforce, which is the backbone of the health care system. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/11/primary_care_shortage.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:27:30 CST http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/11/primary_care_shortage.html Grants from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for Field-Initiated projects for research to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26127.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:33:32 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-26127.htm Describes how rural hospitals can recruit more nurses. http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Editorial/Content/PrintFriendly.aspx?CC=208099 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:20:26 CST http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Editorial/Content/PrintFriendly.aspx?CC=208099 Star Tribune, (MN) article tells how it's one small piece of health care reform, but it's a big deal for medical schools and doctor's offices: forgiving the student loans of doctors who choose primary care. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/66231357.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:06:18 CST http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/66231357.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUsZ Associated Press article via Idaho Statesman tells how eight community colleges have joined Oregon Health and Science University to create the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education, allowing students in rural areas of the state to complete their coursework for a bachelor's while remaining in their community. http://www.idahostatesman.com/businessnews/story/944090.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:51:01 CST http://www.idahostatesman.com/businessnews/story/944090.html Ivanhoe Newswire article reports that data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests the future physician workforce could be younger and fewer in number than previously thought. http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=22619 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:05:26 CST http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=22619 The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice will hold a public meeting, November 19-20 in Rockville, MD. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25276.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:48:43 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25276.htm Rockville MD November 19, 2009 -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25276.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:47:00 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-25276.htm Enrollment in both new and existing U.S. medical schools continues to expand to meet the nation's need for more doctors, according to data released today by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges). http://www.aamc.org/newsroom/pressrel/2009/091020.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:15:30 CST http://www.aamc.org/newsroom/pressrel/2009/091020.htm Tulsa World, (OK) article reports that Oklahoma State University (OSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine has launched a program designed to prepare future physicians for practice in rural areas. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=17&articleid=20091011_17_A1_Charit997412&archive=yes Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:44:28 CST http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=17&articleid=20091011_17_A1_Charit997412&archive=yes AAFP article discusses how health care reform in the U.S. will not succeed unless it includes policies that encourage tens of thousands of medical students to choose primary medical care specialties. http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/newsreleases-statements-2009/familyphysicianworkforcereform.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:26:38 CST http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/media/releases/newsreleases-statements-2009/familyphysicianworkforcereform.html The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) reports that they are supporting a Senate bill that would give medical schools the resources to establish or expand rural physician training programs. http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091013ruralphysicianslegs.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:53:21 CST http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home/publications/news/news-now/government-medicine/20091013ruralphysicianslegs.html This Notice is to invite applications for loans and grants under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program for fiscal year (FY) 2010, to assist in economically developing rural areas. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24612.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:12:53 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24612.htm "Even as Congress moves to expand health insurance coverage to millions of Americans, it's doing little to ensure there will be enough primary care doctors to meet the expected surge in demand for treatment, experts say," Kaiser Health News reports. http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2009/October/12/workforce-issues.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:53:52 CST http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Daily-Reports/2009/October/12/workforce-issues.aspx Rockville MD November 12, 2009 -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24394.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:33:20 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24394.htm Rockville MD November 12, 2009 -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/medicine-dentistry/actpcmd/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:28:45 CST http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/medicine-dentistry/actpcmd/ A public meeting of the National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps will be held November 12-14, 2009 at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Executive Meeting Center, Rockville, MD. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24394.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:20:52 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24394.htm A public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD) will be held November 12-13, 2009, at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville, Rockville, Maryland. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24393.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:16:31 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24393.htm Provides most people receiving Social Security benefits (beneficiaries) more choices for receiving employment services. -- Social Security Administration http://www.cessi.net/ttw/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:35:49 CST http://www.cessi.net/ttw/ Free resources for students, beginning professionals, and anyone who wants to improve their score on a standardized test. Includes GED, ACT and SAT test study guides. http://www.studyguidezone.com/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:16:49 CST http://www.studyguidezone.com/ Funding to deliver environmental job training. -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2250 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:30:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2250 Examines hot jobs in four of the fastest growing sectors of the economy: education, health care, information technology, and energy and environment. http://www.dlc.org/documents/DLC_HotJobs.pdf Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:07:45 CST http://www.dlc.org/documents/DLC_HotJobs.pdf A directory of local community action agencies (CAAs) developed by VirtualCAP.org that provides contact information by either state or agency name. -- Virginia Community Action Partnership http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:17:45 CST http://www.virtualcap.org/caalisting.cfm Presents an analysis of differences in access tofamily-friendly policies between rural and urban mothers. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB_FamilyPolicies_09.pdf Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:15:00 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB_FamilyPolicies_09.pdf Annual scholarship program to help outstanding students complete their studies leading to a BSN degree. -- MinorityNurses.Com http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2240 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:09:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2240 Reviews how the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-funded network of state and local agencies helped individuals and families overcome economic insecurity in FY 2007. -- National Association for State Community Services Programs http://www.nascsp.org/documents/CSBGIS07AnnualReport5-8-09withAppendixinFULL.pdf Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:51:48 CST http://www.nascsp.org/documents/CSBGIS07AnnualReport5-8-09withAppendixinFULL.pdf Provides contacts for state community services programs funded through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE/WAP). -- National Association for State Community Services Programs http://www.nascsp.org/StateContacts.htm Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:28:50 CST http://www.nascsp.org/StateContacts.htm Focuses on the education and work experiences of rural youth during the emerging adult years (age 20 to 24) as they make the transition from adolescence to adulthood. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report9-IdleYouth.pdf Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:29:59 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report9-IdleYouth.pdf