Rural health and human services resources for Minnesota, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ The Phillips Caregiver Award acknowledges and honors a caregivers contribution that is vital to the independence and quality of life of a person with a disability. -- Courage Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:46:42 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1912 Daily Yonder article reports that presidents of rural community colleges typically must contend with geographic isolation, a static local economy, and meager funding, but a researcher says it's time to "ruralize" the job description and attract those people most likely to succeed. http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow Mon, 05 May 2008 09:44:35 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/wanted-ph-d-wholl-kiss-cow During the Living Green Expo, the weekend of May 3-4 at the State Fairgrounds Grandstand Building in St. Paul, you can participate in free, hour-long workshops from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, highlighting green living tips from local and national experts. http://www.livinggreen.org/download/2008/080404pressrelease.pdf Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:22:23 CST http://www.livinggreen.org/download/2008/080404pressrelease.pdf The Rural Health Resource Center announces that registration for the 2008 National Conference on Medication Access, Use andSafety in Rural America to be held in Minneapolis, MN on June 5-6 is now available. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8557 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8557 Minneapolis MN May 28, 2008 -- The Grant Institute http://www.thegrantinstituteonline.com/index.php Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:29:51 CST http://www.thegrantinstituteonline.com/index.php KARE 11 TV, (MN) article reports that U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that she is introducing federal legislation this week that is designed to relieve the shortage of emergency medical personnel, especially in rural areas, by streamlining civilian paramedic training for returning veterans who already have emergency medical experience from the military. http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=508417 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:08:34 CST http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=508417 Bismarck Tribune, (ND) article tells how high energy prices have led to languishing economic growth and continued job losses in 10 Midwestern and Plains states, according to a survey of rural bankers. http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:38:31 CST http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Duluth Tribune, (MN) article discusses if the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines will result in better or worse service for rural areas in the upper Midwest. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=42816&legislative_tag=1 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:13:06 CST http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=42816&legislative_tag=1 Provides an online directory of services to help people in Minnesota identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of aid and assistance. It is especially rich in resource information for seniors and their caregivers; people with disabilities and their caregivers; parents and families; and low income people http://www.minnesotahelp.info/public/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:05:42 CST http://www.minnesotahelp.info/public/ St. Paul MN November 15, 2008 -- Center for Rural Policy and Development http://www.mnsu.edu/ruralmn/pages/Conferences/RMJeducation06/rmjforum.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:57:49 CST http://www.mnsu.edu/ruralmn/pages/Conferences/RMJeducation06/rmjforum.html Duluth MN August 18, 2008 -- Minnesota Department of Human Services http://www.mnaging.org/odyssey/index.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:45:49 CST http://www.mnaging.org/odyssey/index.html Includes and recommendations of the Health Care Transformation Task Force working on the challenge of ensuring that all Minnesotans have access to high quality health care at a sustainable cost. -- Minnesota Department of Human Services http://www.mnruralhealth.org/documents/pdf/ttfreportfinal.pdf Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:25:51 CST http://www.mnruralhealth.org/documents/pdf/ttfreportfinal.pdf Rochester MN June 25, 2008 -- Winona State University http://www.mnhospitals.org/index/news-mhaindex-action/story.1952?pt=Current%20News Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:35:37 CST http://www.mnhospitals.org/index/news-mhaindex-action/story.1952?pt=Current%20News Outcome of a study involving a work group in Minnesota, who examined ensuring access to interpreter services; complying with requirements of federal law and guidance; developing a quality assurance program to ensure the quality of health care interpreting services; and identifying broad-based funding mechanisms for interpreter services. -- Interpreter Services Work Group http://www.mnruralhealth.org/documents/pdf/ISWG%20Report%20Final%202-04-08.pdf Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:22:55 CST http://www.mnruralhealth.org/documents/pdf/ISWG%20Report%20Final%202-04-08.pdf Minneapolis MN September 21, 2008 http://www.diversityrxconference.org/About-the-Conference/25/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:24:33 CST http://www.diversityrxconference.org/About-the-Conference/25/ Duluth MN August 17, 2008 -- National Association of Development Organizations http://www.nado.org/conferences/trans.php?con_id=82 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:53:31 CST http://www.nado.org/conferences/trans.php?con_id=82 Issue brief examining health insurance costs and health care spending of farmers and ranchers. Based on a 2007 survey of farm and ranch operators in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. -- Access Project http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:19:51 CST http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Prepares for public health emergencies, ensures quality care in nursing homes and other health care facilities, improves the quality of health care and controlling rising costs, eliminates health disparities, and maintains basic responsibilities of public health (such as safe food and water, immunizations, newborn screening, disease prevention and control). http://www.health.state.mn.us/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:22:52 CST http://www.health.state.mn.us/ Minneapolis MN June 5, 2008 -- University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy PREPP Institute http://www.ruralcenter.org/pages/events/conf-medaccess-2008/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:43:58 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/pages/events/conf-medaccess-2008/ Minneapolis MN August 18, 2008 -- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization http://www.nhpco.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=5401 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:15:44 CST http://www.nhpco.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=5401 Provides information on choosing a nursing home. Shows how Minnesota nursing homes scored in seven quality measures. -- Minnesota Department of Human Services http://www.health.state.mn.us/nhreportcard/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:44:48 CST http://www.health.state.mn.us/nhreportcard/ Duluth MN June 23, 2008 -- Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/conf/index.html Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:29:29 CST http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/conf/index.html Discusses "big broadband" and if public bodies should be investing in and operating the networks in the same way that privately owned companies do? The focus is on rural Minnesota communities. -- Center for Rural Policy and Development http://www.mnsu.edu/ruralmn/pages/Publications/rmj/RMJ2-07/Hedblom.pdf Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:18:59 CST http://www.mnsu.edu/ruralmn/pages/Publications/rmj/RMJ2-07/Hedblom.pdf Fund hopes to fund projects where citizens work together towards improving their rural communities. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1730 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:09:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1730 Identifies how the Minnesota Coalition for theHomeless has worked with organizations across itsstate to develop community-based strategies to combat homelessness. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=15 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:24:12 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=15 Provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create sustainable community improvement in the areas of social services, education, arts and culture, and youth nutrition and fitness. -- General Mills Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1716 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:34:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1716 Describes the rural landscape and the context in which health policy decisions play out in rural Minnesota. Highlights the Rural Health Advisory Committees options and recommendations. -- Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/pubs/hcreform.pdf Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:35:24 CST http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/orhpc/pubs/hcreform.pdf Loans to nonprofits for bridge loans, working capital, program expansion, equipment purchases, leasehold improvements and building repairs and renovations. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1702 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:01:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1702 Set of maps showing the geographic coverage provided by 9 different rural definitions for the state. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/MN.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/MN.pdf To assist in financing the installation or support of interoperable health record systems. -- Minnesota Office of Rural Health and Primary Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1693 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:10:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1693