Making it Better: Minnesota's Health Improvement Log

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Making it Better: Minnesota's Health Improvement Log

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Oct. 11, 2018

University of Minnesota research opportunity

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Feedback for CLT's

Would you like to get useful feedback for your Community Leadership Team and contribute to greater understanding of how collaboration and shared leadership can be more successful?

SHIP Community Leadership Teams are invited to participate in a research study conducted by the University of Minnesota's Shared Leadership Lab and Center for Integrative Leadership.

This study is focused on participants’ and facilitators’ perspectives on their engagement in a shared leadership initiative that crosses professional, sectoral or other boundaries to address significant public challenges.

Is your CLT interested in obtaining this insight? Email Meaghan McSorley and copy Jeannette Raymond and Ann Zukoski by Oct. 15 to express initial interest.


Grant opportunity for community transportation

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MnDOT announces competitive grant

Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals such as improvements to biking and walking infrastructure, historic preservation and Safe Routes to School.

For the 2018-19 application cycle, MnDOT is conducting a joint solicitation with Transportation Alternatives and Safe Routes to School infrastructure projects. Applicants need to submit only one application to be considered for both programs.

Deadline for the initial letter of intent is Oct. 31.

Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation to learn more.  


Minnesota Department of Education trainings

Physical education trainings schedule released

The 2019 training schedule from the Minnesota Department of Education on physical education standards has been released. These trainings are designed for physical education teachers to have a shared understanding of physical education standards across the state. MDE recommends that physical educators attend the training in school district teams.

Attendance is free, but registration is required.


Opportunity for asthma mini-grants

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Invite for MN K-12 schools to apply

The Minnesota Department of Health is offering grants for up to $1,500 to support the implementation of a variety of school projects that improve asthma management to increase attendance and improve learning for kids with asthma.   

For project ideas, consider working with health care professionals, organizing asthma data at your school or create partnerships for better communication between schools, hospitals and public health.

The Asthma mini-grant application and more information are available online. 


Fall Regional Meeting

Evaluation reminder if you attended the Fall Regional Meetings

Thank you all for attending the Fall Regional Meetings – Health Care and Schools. If you haven’t already please provide your feedback.

Complete the evaluation form today.


SHIP grantee forms

New tool available for grantees in Basecamp

We’ve created a handy document that includes titles and links to forms used by SHIP grantees. The new tool includes a brief description of what the form is used for, who needs to fill it out and the frequency the form should be filled out. 

Find this tool in Basecamp.

Calendar

Webinar: MISA Food Safety Informational

Date: Oct. 17
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture will be holding trainings around the state for stakeholders and community leaders, to promote knowledge about the complexity of food regulations that impact many healthy eating efforts. Learn more about the opportunity for SHIP to be involved - Jane Jewett from MISA will be presenting.

Register today!


Webinar: Better Conversations About Breastfeeding

Date: Nov. 7
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a webinar hosted by the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ), to discuss approaches and strategies health professionals can use to help mothers open up about the challenges they face when breastfeeding. Registration and more information can be found at the NICHQ Breastfeeding webpage.