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New! Rural Health at a Crossroads - virtual.
Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 p.m.
- Medicaid revenue is expected to plummet in the coming years because of the federal government’s tax and spending bill, OB-GYN deserts are widening, and provider shortages persist.
- Tune in to this virtual panel of experts tackling pressing questions of what this means for the future of care in rural Wisconsin.
CMS Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization - Great Lakes Region.
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Superior Health Quality Alliance will provide no-cost technical assistance to eligible providers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
- Includes support for chronic disease management, behavioral health integration, patient safety, care coordination, and health care quality.
- Reach out to Superior Health QA for more information.
- To access this assistance, complete the enrollment form.
New! State of the Healthcare Industry: Market Updates for Rural Strategy - virtual.
Tuesday, November 4, 3:00 p.m.
- Join NOSORH and Stroudwater Associates to explore the latest healthcare laws, regulations, and market dynamics shaping the future of rural care.
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EMS Operations Management & Leadership Courses - virtual , 12 CEUs available.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. for six sessions; first course offering begins November 5.
- Course is intended for those currently in EMS management positions, as well as those aspiring to management positions.
- Course instructed by Dana Sechler and facilitated by WORH.
- Past participant said, "I have been the manager since 2004, I've taken this course multiple times and always walk away with something useful."
- Cost: $45 for full course.
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Register here, for questions, contact Kevin Jacobson.
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New! CCAM TAC: Breaking Down Barriers to Access in Rural Communities - virtual.
Wednesday, November 12, 2:00 p.m.
- Explore how CCAM TAC connects the dots between transportation, health, and human services and how these partnerships can strengthen your community.
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New! 2025 Primary Care Conference - in-person or virtual, CEUs available.
Thursday and Friday, November 20 - 21.
- Explore the latest advancements, strategies, and best practices in primary care and engage with colleagues and leading experts in the field.
- Location: Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club, Madison, WI.
- Cost: $475.
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New! AHRQ TeamSTEPPS Training - virtual, self-paced, CEUs available.
- The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering training opportunities designed to help healthcare teams enhance communication, manage challenges more collaboratively, and effectively implement TeamSTEPPS to improve patient care.
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New! Fulcrum Foundation Grants
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Amount: Requests greater than $25,000 are preferred; however, all requests may be considered.
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Applications accepted twice a year, next dates for initial Letter of Interest are October 31, 2025, and April 15, 2026
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Who can apply: Non-profit, IRS tax exempt 501(c)3 or government organizations located in the Aspirus Medford Hospital service area (Taylor County, the southern half of Price County or within 25 miles of Medford, Wisconsin)
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Description: Grants to support a community’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and societal well-being.
New! Virtual Living Room: Using Technology to Address the Critical Healthcare Needs of Veterans in Rural Areas
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Amount: Not specified; grants support a computer workstation and peripherals.
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Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Who can apply: An organization in a community located more than an hour away from a Veterans Affairs clinic or hospital. The applicant of record must be a member of NTCA: The Rural Broadband Association.
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Description: Virtual Living Room grants save veterans travel time and costs while enabling connections to healthcare providers in the VA medical system through telehealth and other online resources. Broadband must be provided by a NTCA member.
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New! Google's Rural Healthcare Cybersecurity Initiative
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Amount: Google security programs offered at no or low cost.
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Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Who can apply: A health facility located in a county or region designated as rural by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Description: Google is offering eligible rural healthcare organizations access to technology, consulting and support services, and security training resources at a discount or no cost.
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BNSF Railway Foundation Grant
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Applications accepted on an ongoing basis for up to $10,000.
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Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status or a division of local government that are physically located in or serve a community in close proximity to one of BNSF's rail lines.
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Description: Funding to support programs that improve communities which they serve, including those that address chemical dependency treatment and prevention, spouse and child abuse, women's and children's aid and transitional shelters, parks and recreation, and community development.
| Please contact Kevin Jacobson, WORH Loan Assistance Program Manager, for help identifying grant opportunities to support your important work or go to the WORH website. | | |
Input
Survey on Preventing Rural Hospital Closures
- Medical students at UICOM Rockford and researchers at the National Center for Rural Health Professionals are conducting a study to better understand the factors contributing to rural hospital closures and to develop an early warning system to help prevent them.
- They are seeking input from a broad range of rural health stakeholders - including clinicians, hospital staff, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and community members.
- The survey takes about 10 minutes and all responses are confidential: Take the survey.
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Recognition
Million Hearts Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program
- Applications due October 31.
- Designees will receive national recognition acknowledging their work to systematically improve the cardiovascular health of the population and communities they serve.
- Eligible applicants include health systems, hospitals with and without ambulatory medical practices, medical practices not affiliated with hospitals, and community health centers.
- A program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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