Rural networking and rural collaboration resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/networking/ Nashville IN July 15, 2012 http://www.ruralsocialwork.org/ Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:09 CST http://www.ruralsocialwork.org/ Seattle WA July 17, 2012 -- National Rural Health Association http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/nrha-conferences/skill-building-workshop Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:37 CST http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/nrha-conferences/skill-building-workshop For those interested in learning more about the Community Connect Grant Program and application process, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is hosting two informational webinars scheduled for May 14th and May 24th from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. ET. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17940 Tue, 08 May 2012 13:25:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17940 -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health http://www.nosorh.org/news/events.php Tue, 08 May 2012 09:25:53 CST http://www.nosorh.org/news/events.php The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for up to $35.78 million in Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration grants over the next four years. The purpose of this program is providing for the provision of coordinated and integrated services by co-locating primary and specialty care medical services in community-based mental and behavioral health settings. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17922 Mon, 07 May 2012 10:24:44 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17922 -- Public Health Institute https://publichealthinstitute.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=publichealthinstitute&service=6&rnd=0.4942903004502579&main_%20url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublichealthinstitute.webex.com%2Fec0605ld%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2Fevent%20Action.do%3 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:55:29 CST https://publichealthinstitute.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=publichealthinstitute&service=6&rnd=0.4942903004502579&main_%20url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublichealthinstitute.webex.com%2Fec0605ld%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2Fevent%20Action.do%3 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications through the Community Connect Broadband program for grants to provide broadband service to residents of remote, rural communities. http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17897 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:21:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/details.php?news_id=17897 The Rural Utilities Service, announces its Community Connect Grant Program application window to provide grants that to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to eligible applicants that will provide currently unserved areas, on a community-oriented connectivity basis, with broadband service that fosters economic growth and delivers enhanced educational, health care, and public safety services. https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/05/03/2012-10614/announcement-of-grant-application-deadlines-and-funding-levels Thu, 03 May 2012 10:21:39 CST https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/05/03/2012-10614/announcement-of-grant-application-deadlines-and-funding-levels HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced that rural health providers across the nation will receive more than $10.4 million to provide direct health care services to their communities through Rural Health Services Outreach Grants. http://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/pressreleases/120502rural.html Wed, 02 May 2012 10:15:17 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/pressreleases/120502rural.html Funding that will allow VA facilities to expand health professions (Associated Health, Dentist, Nursing, and Physician) training to additional rural or highly rural VA locations. -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2833 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:37:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2833 Grants to prevent the abandonment in hospitals of infants and young children, develop a program of comprehensive support services for these infants, and recruit and train health and social services personnel, foster care families and others. -- Administration for Children and Families http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1837 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:58:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1837 Wisconsin Dells WI June 4, 2012 -- Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative https://www.wisconsinnurses.com/reg_iomreport.asp Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:31:19 CST https://www.wisconsinnurses.com/reg_iomreport.asp Discusses hospital networks. Part of a series of fact sheets on Critical Access Hospitals and the North Dakota Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program. -- University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/hospitals_2012.pdf Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:23:31 CST http://ruralhealth.und.edu/pdf/hospitals_2012.pdf Provides information and case studies on sustainability for rural organizations that are starting new programs. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.raconline.org/pdf/sustain_primer508.pdf Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:15:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/pdf/sustain_primer508.pdf Works to build public and community health skills and leadership capacity throughout Wisconsin. Includes resources for collaborative leadership, communications, and facilitation. -- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health http://hwli.org/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:28:34 CST http://hwli.org/ Contains a directory and data from more than 40 health networks about their activities in quality and health care delivery improvement, operational management, and health information technology (HIT) in the safety net. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/networkguide/index.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:31 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/networkguide/index.html Works to strengthen rural America through collaborative partnerships among key institutions. The NRDP brings together partners from local, state, tribal, and federal governments, and from the for-profit and nonprofit private sector, through State Rural Development Councils. USDA Rural Development's Office of Community Development (OCD) administers the National Rural Development Partnership. http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/CEDP-NRDP.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:52:36 CST http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/CEDP-NRDP.html SORHs are eligible for travel scholarships to facilitate mentoring, networking, and educational exchange. -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2774 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:09:52 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2774 Provides a monthly update for State Offices of Rural Health and NOSORH Partners. -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health http://www.nosorh.org/news/branch.php Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:02:17 CST http://www.nosorh.org/news/branch.php Examines health needs of rural populations, and how well the health care system addresses them. Presents new data on rural care quality; on theviews of people living in rural areas; rural networks; rural telemedicine; and what their physicians see as the major challenges to overcome. This is the sixth in a series of working papers by UnitedHealth Group focusing on health reform topics. -- UnitedHealth Center for Health Reform and Modernization http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/hrm/UNH_WorkingPaper6.pdf Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:07:12 CST http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/hrm/UNH_WorkingPaper6.pdf Examines the process of an Federally Qualified Health Center and a rural hospital coming together to consider joint activities that would mutually benefit them and their community. -- National Rural Health Association http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/download.cfm?downloadfile=621C25D7-3048-651A-FECD850A0FA4AAA8&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:57 CST http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/download.cfm?downloadfile=621C25D7-3048-651A-FECD850A0FA4AAA8&typename=dmFile&fieldname=filename A partnership of national and regional funders and investors, grass roots practitioners, policymakers, and public sector agencies working together to expand resources for communities and families in rural areas facing persistent poverty. http://nrfc.org/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:55 CST http://nrfc.org/ Works to support and enhance rural health and quality of care through a variety of products and services with an emphasis on developing integrated networks among freestanding entities. http://www.rwhc.com/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:37:11 CST http://www.rwhc.com/ After Hurricane Katrina, the town of Nacogdoches, Tex., proved that the best local help must involve organizations that are community-based, flexible, connected, and trusted. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/fall11/focus.php Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:14:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/fall11/focus.php Highlights the 2010-2011 RMAP awardees. Loans and grants are for rural small businesses in rural communities, with the goals to create jobs in and strengthen those communities. -- Center for Rural Affairs http://files.cfra.org/pdf/rmap-2011.pdf Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:07:15 CST http://files.cfra.org/pdf/rmap-2011.pdf Reports on how rural New Hampshire's, Coos County used rebranding as an economic development strategy to create strong personal and institutional relationships within their community. -- Carsey Institute http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/CarseySearch/search.php?id=175 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:51:53 CST http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/CarseySearch/search.php?id=175 Austin TX October 5, 2012 http://www.cfha.net/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:48:32 CST http://www.cfha.net/ A component of USDA. Links and collaborates research and educational outreach of public universities with communities, entrepreneurs, families, and farmers. Comprised of four centers including North Central, Southern, Northeast, and Western. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/economics/in_focus/rural_if_regional.html Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:25:40 CST http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/economics/in_focus/rural_if_regional.html One of four regional development centers in the nation. Participates in rural development research and extension (outreach) projects cooperatively with universities in the West. Serves a 13 state area in the Western region and 4 U.S. Pacific Territories, which includes WA, UT, WY, NV, ID, HI, CA, AZ, AK, OR, NM, MT, and CO. http://wrdc.usu.edu/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:18:33 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/ One of four regional rural development centers in the nation. Works to strengthen the region's 29 land-grant institutions in addressing rural development issues. Serves a 14 state area in the Southern region which includes TX, LA, AR, OK, AL, MS, GA, FL, KY, SC, NC, VA, and TN. http://srdc.msstate.edu/index.html Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:04:06 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/index.html