April 7, 2010; 12:00pm-1:00pm
See Author T.R. Reid, a former Washington Post correspondent, present The Healing of America: The Moral Case for Health Reform through the LEADS seminar series. Reid will be presenting on his investigations into global healthcare systems at the Anschutz Medical Campus, ED2 North P28-2303 on April 7th. Lunch will be provided by AHEC. For more information, see the LEADS seminar flyer.
USDA Rural Development Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
Deadline: May 18, 2010Funding is available through USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (DLT) to increase educational opportunities and expand access to health care services in rural areas. Grant awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include: rural schools, colleges, and universities, non-profit organizations, hospitals, libraries, health care clinics, Indian tribes, consortiums or partnerships, other incorporated organizations and related organizations which operate rural educational or health care facilities. Visit the USDA website for more information.
Rural Health Works Training Sessions
May 5, 2010 - Nashville, TN
July 7, 2010 - Reno, NV
In these times of economic concerns, be sure you have all the tools available to assist you with demonstrating your economic impact on the community, determining need for physicians and/or midlevel professionals, and evaluating financial feasibility for new or expanded health facilities in your local community. Colorado STRIDES participates in a very valuable Community Health Engagement project with Rural Health Works in Morgan County, where the information gathered will be used to guide upcoming healthcare delivery decisions. For more information, click here.
July 7, 2010 - Reno, NV
In these times of economic concerns, be sure you have all the tools available to assist you with demonstrating your economic impact on the community, determining need for physicians and/or midlevel professionals, and evaluating financial feasibility for new or expanded health facilities in your local community. Colorado STRIDES participates in a very valuable Community Health Engagement project with Rural Health Works in Morgan County, where the information gathered will be used to guide upcoming healthcare delivery decisions. For more information, click here.
$1 Million Kaiser Permanente Grant Program to Stimulate Health Care Jobs and Education in Southern Colorado
As Colorado faces historic unemployment rates, a new partnership between Kaiser Permanente and four state colleges and universities will bring hundreds of new health care jobs to southern Colorado. The $1 million program is unique because it supports careers in nursing and front line health care professionals such as lab/radiology technicians and medical assistants.
The majority of funds — $750,000 — will provide more than 100 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in nursing or allied health professions at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado State University — Pueblo, and Pueblo Community College. An additional $250,000 will be allocated to a loan repayment program for health care professionals already employed by area safety net clinics.
Read the full story on the Kaiser website.
The majority of funds — $750,000 — will provide more than 100 scholarships to students pursuing degrees in nursing or allied health professions at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado State University — Pueblo, and Pueblo Community College. An additional $250,000 will be allocated to a loan repayment program for health care professionals already employed by area safety net clinics.
Read the full story on the Kaiser website.
Bridging the Divide: Suicide Awareness & Prevention Summit
Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan: The goal of this exciting and innovative conference is to bridge the gap among disciplines and resources to create a united front of stakeholders addressing this critical public health problem. Anyone interested in suicide prevention will gain knowledge and skills to implement meaningful suicide prevention activities in their community. Please visit the Colorado Injury Control Research Center website for more information.
HRSA Study Finds Nursing Workforce is Growing and More Diverse
The number of licensed registered nurses (RNs) in the United States grew to a new high of 3.1 million between 2004 and 2008 according to a report released by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This increase of more than 5 percent also reflects growing diversity in the backgrounds of nurses in the United States. Some of the findings include:
- Half (50 percent) of RNs have achieved a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or a nursing-related field in 2008, this is compared to 27.5 percent in 1980.
- The average age of all licensed RNs increased to 47.0 years in 2008 from 46.8 in 2004; this represents a stabilization after many years of continuing large increases in average age.
- Average annual earnings for RNs in 2008 were $66,973. RNs’ salaries rose almost 15.9 percent since 2004, which slightly outpaced inflation.
- An estimated 444,668 RNs received their first U.S. license over the period from 2004 to 2008.
USDA Funding for Rural Community Facilities
Through the Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program, USDA partners with private lenders to finance the construction, enlargement and/or improvement of public facilities. Facilities can include, but are not limited to, schools, community colleges and vocational schools, libraries, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, homeless shelters, public buildings, detention facilities, transportation, and recreation (Guaranteed Loan Program Only). Projects must be in rural areas with a population up to 20,000.
These loans assist public bodies, not-for-profit organizations and Indian tribes in securing financing for land acquisition, construction, expansion, legal and other professional fees, equipment and fixtures. For further information on this program contact any of our six local USDA Rural Development offices or visit our web site.
These loans assist public bodies, not-for-profit organizations and Indian tribes in securing financing for land acquisition, construction, expansion, legal and other professional fees, equipment and fixtures. For further information on this program contact any of our six local USDA Rural Development offices or visit our web site.
Rural Workforce Development Funding
Application Deadline: April 20, 2010
The federal Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) as announced a funding opportunity to support the development of rural health networks that focus on activities relating to the recruitment and retention of emerging health professionals (students and residents). The program seeks to support a range of different approaches to community-based training and can include a focus either singularly or collectively on professions such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other allied health professions.
Approximately 20 awards are expected. Applicants must fulfill at least one of the eligibility requirements:
For further information, go to www.grants.gov, then click on Find Grant Opportunities, Basic Search and type in the funding opportunity number HRSA-10-193. The Office of Rural Health Policy will hold a technical assistance call on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time to assist applicants in preparing their applications. The toll-free number is 800.369.1914. The Passcode is Workforce. The Technical Assistance call will be recorded and available or playback within one hour of the end of the call and will be available until April 11, 2010. The phone number to hear the recorded call is 866.378.7476.
For further information, contact the program coordinator: Christina Villalobos at cvillalobos@hrsa.gov or 301.443.3590.
The federal Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) as announced a funding opportunity to support the development of rural health networks that focus on activities relating to the recruitment and retention of emerging health professionals (students and residents). The program seeks to support a range of different approaches to community-based training and can include a focus either singularly or collectively on professions such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other allied health professions.
Approximately 20 awards are expected. Applicants must fulfill at least one of the eligibility requirements:
- Be located in a rural area or a rural census tract of an urban county, and all services must be provided in that rural area
- Exist exclusively to provide services to migrant and seasonal farm workers in rural areas and is supported under Section 330G of the Public Health Service Act
- Be a tribal government whose grant-funded activities will be conducted within their federally-recognized tribal area
For further information, go to www.grants.gov, then click on Find Grant Opportunities, Basic Search and type in the funding opportunity number HRSA-10-193. The Office of Rural Health Policy will hold a technical assistance call on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time to assist applicants in preparing their applications. The toll-free number is 800.369.1914. The Passcode is Workforce. The Technical Assistance call will be recorded and available or playback within one hour of the end of the call and will be available until April 11, 2010. The phone number to hear the recorded call is 866.378.7476.
For further information, contact the program coordinator: Christina Villalobos at cvillalobos@hrsa.gov or 301.443.3590.
EHR as a Physician Recruitment Tool?
Rural hospitals and clinics are no strangers to the challenges of recruiting and retaining high quality clinical staff. A recent Health IT Pulse article argues that in spite of the cultural barriers, costs and resources involved in adopting technology, the benefits obtained in being able to recruit staff who now require facilities to be using HIT systems is invaluable. Read more…
Economic Development Council 2010 Conference
The 2010 EDCC Spring Conference Committee will be held in beautiful Montrose, Colorado. This conference is sure to provide you excellent networking opportunities, learning experiences and much more. The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is a state-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to successful, responsible economic development throughout the State of Colorado. EDCC represents the collective economic development interests of both the private and public sectors. EDCC is committed to:
- An equitable, balanced public/private partnership; and
- Growing the economic climate of Colorado to the mutual benefit of employees, employers, governments and citizens.
For more information, visit the EDCC website.
Free Health Education Webinars
Live healthy by attending one of Kaiser Permanente's FREE online classes. View the class through your Web browser and listen through your phone. You can also register as a phone-only participant. Visit KPWebinar.org for more information and to register.
Proposal Writing Workshop for Frontier Communities
Join the National Center for Frontier Communities for a FREE Workshop on proposal writing, designed to help frontier communities be more successful in their Federal funding proposal preparation. The training will emphasize health project funding available from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. This will be a one-day program held in conjunction with The Forum 2010 conference of the Colorado Rural Health Center. Join experienced community health planners/grant writers in a fun, hands-on, and interactive training.
Click HERE for more information or click HERE to register.
Click HERE for more information or click HERE to register.
More News on CRHC's New Workforce Grant
The Colorado Trust (TCT) is featuring CRHC in its blog today, discussing our work to improve Colorado's healthcare workforce shortage, and The Trust's role in funding that work. Read more on the TCT blog, CommunityConnections!
Colorado Public Radio Reports on CRHC's Workforce Work
Recruiting doctors, nurses and other health workers to rural Colorado is hard. Offering to pay off student loans helps. This year there's ten times as much money available to do that, despite a shrinking state budget. CPR Health Reporter Eric Whitney explains...
United for Health (Unidos por la Salud)
March 13, 2010, 9am-4pm, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Did you know that Colorado Latino/as are affected by some chronic and communicable diseases at rates sometimes three times higher than the general population? You are invited to a summit with other concerned Latino leaders and stakeholders from Colorado to break the cycle of health disparities in our communities and declare a Latino health agenda. This community will be held in conjunction with Latina/o Advocacy Day. United for Health (Unidos por la Salud) will build the power to change the systems of our state an create a plan for united action. This change will provide our children equal opportunities to live fulfilling and healthy lives, regardless of socioeconomic status. There is no registration fee but reservations are required; deadline for registrations is MARCH 9.
Register now: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6F25HWV / 888.799.1799
Did you know that Colorado Latino/as are affected by some chronic and communicable diseases at rates sometimes three times higher than the general population? You are invited to a summit with other concerned Latino leaders and stakeholders from Colorado to break the cycle of health disparities in our communities and declare a Latino health agenda. This community will be held in conjunction with Latina/o Advocacy Day. United for Health (Unidos por la Salud) will build the power to change the systems of our state an create a plan for united action. This change will provide our children equal opportunities to live fulfilling and healthy lives, regardless of socioeconomic status. There is no registration fee but reservations are required; deadline for registrations is MARCH 9.
Register now: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6F25HWV / 888.799.1799
CRHC is Now Hiring!
CRHC is now hiring for a Director of Workforce Programs and a Recruitment Specialist. Click below to download the job descriptions.
- Director of Workforce Programs (closes March 19)
- Recruitment Specialist (closes March 12)
AHEC Summer Health Careers Institute
The Colorado AHEC system is again recruiting high school students who are interested in exploring health careers. There will be 2 sessions of this highly evaluated program held in Denver – June 6-11 and July 18-23. Thanks to the generous support of The Colorado Trust there is no charge for this program.
Candidates should be rising sophomores, juniors and senior who will be 16 years old by the start of the program. Community service will be rated as well as academics and we are especially interested in rural students
Deadline: March 31st
Download the informational flyer and application packet now. Transcripts and recommendations are required.
Candidates should be rising sophomores, juniors and senior who will be 16 years old by the start of the program. Community service will be rated as well as academics and we are especially interested in rural students
Deadline: March 31st
Download the informational flyer and application packet now. Transcripts and recommendations are required.
RMPBS Healthcare Voices
"Your Voice Counts," a series of video shorts, is a collaboration between Rocky Mountain PBS and the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, with support from the Colorado Trust. It is an effort to present the questions of "real people" – health care consumers who are wondering how health care reform from Washington will affect them, or improve their situation.
ClinicNET Releases New Position Paper
ClinicNET recently released a new position paper explaining its role as a centralized voice for Community-funded Safety Net Clinics and Rural Health Clinics throughout Colorado. Download it now!
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