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Do you have a resource or success story (“gem”) to share for a future issue? Submissions for each week’s Thursday publication are due by noon every Tuesday to Health.MakingitBetter@state.mn.us or grant managers for:
Matthew Dyrdahl,
Active Transportation Coordinator, left MDH employment on February 20 for a
position as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis.
He started in his new position on February 23. We will be posting the position
for applicants in the near future. In the meantime, please contact Amber
Dallman with your active transportation questions or requests. Thank you!
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There
are a number of quality improvement tools that can be used to identify and
resolve common community engagement challenges. For example, a community
leadership team could structure an affinity diagram to identify major reasons
for low participation in meetings. A group would begin by defining the
problem or issue to be discussed. The group then brainstorms possible
causes for low participation. After brainstorming, the group begins to
sort the ideas into categories that are connected or seem similar. The
group then spends time discussing the connection/similarities until they reach
a consensus on the categories. This activity can allow your group to
identify which categories might be the biggest factors in contributing to the
low participation rates and develop an action plan to address these
factors.
For more information on constructing an affinity diagram, please
visit the MDH QI Toolbox here. If you have questions about additional QI tools to use or want more information
on the affinity diagram, please contact Susan.brace-Adkins@state.mn.us
or 651-201-3875.
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Please
pass along to all your active living and school contacts the opportunity to
attend a FREE training of the Walk! Bike! Fun! curriculum. There are 6
training sessions scheduled across the state in April and May - registration is
filling fast. To find a location and register, click here.
Please join us to learn more about
bicycle and pedestrian counts via webinar on Thursday, April 16 from 10:00 –
11:30. Call in information and webinar link details are below. Folks from MnDOT
will be sharing the following:
- Manual count results
- How to manage your own
manual counts with spreadsheets
- MnDOT plan for
upcoming counts
- Site selection
suggestions
Click here to join online meeting.
Please use conference line for
audio: 1-888-742-5095 | conference code: 9282086172
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The Minnesota Department of Health has a limited number of educational materials available for use throughout your community! These materials could be distributed to local partners, such as schools, clinics, or community organizations or given away at local events.
To request items, please complete our online form here.
Due to the limited amount of materials available, we cannot guarantee you will receive the quantity you request or that requested items will arrive in one shipment.
The Consortium has created a
toolkit
of resources to restrict the sale and of menthol tobacco products at the state
and local level. The Menthol
Toolkit includes several guides and resources, including:
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OSHII grantees and their community partners are encouraged to
participate in community input meetings being conducted by the Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH) regarding the Eliminating Health Disparities
Initiative (EHDI) Grant Program. MDH is seeking input to inform the design
of the EHDI grant program and the next request for proposal process.
Because eliminating health disparities and inequities is an important
goal for MDH and for Minnesota, we encourage you to participate. Click here to register.
Webinar: If you are
not able to attend a metro-area meeting due to travel or schedule and would be
interested in participating in a Webinar, please email: ommh@state.mn.us with your name and email
and we will send you more information when it is scheduled.
Mental health is essential to an
individual’s well-being, interpersonal relationships, and ability to live a
full and productive life. Mental health disorders are among the most common
causes of disability in the United States, and individuals with untreated mental
health disorders are at high risk for many unhealthy and unsafe behaviors,
including alcohol or drug abuse, violent or self-destructive behavior, and
suicide. This Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators? webinar will focus
on activities and interventions related to mental health disorders. Through 4
presentations focusing on data, communication efforts, and effective
implementation strategies at the state level, presenters will explore the
importance of mental health and the progress we are making to address this
public health issue. Click here for more information and to register.
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SHIP Coordinators and Directors
are invited to participate in a preview webinar in which we will share the
draft strategy menu for the next round of SHIP. We value your input and
appreciate your participation in this process.
This webinar will be held twice:
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Monday, March 16, 2015 | 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
During the webinar, interactive
features will allow participants to provide feedback. A follow-up a survey will
be sent to capture additional feedback. This survey will close on Thursday
March 19th at 8:30 a.m.
Please watch your email for an
invitation and registration information!
You can find the latest version of the Training & Technical Assistance Guide here. Updates include:
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BikeMN will be available to up to 30 communities across Minnesota (previously only 20)
- Matthew Dyrdahl is no longer with MDH and has been removed as a resource
- Bill Burleson is no longer with MDH, Pete Raeker is now listed as the communications TA contact
- Maria Rudie is no longer with MDH, Cherylee Sherry is now listed as the health care TA contact
- University of MN Extension is no longer a TA provider
- The Regional Development Commissions are no longer TA providers
- The Public Health Law Center will provide TA only on healthy eating topics
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