Rural Health Advisory Committee Dentist Position Opening
The Minnesota Department of Health's Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC) is seeking applicants from dentists interested in serving on the committee. RHAC is a statutory statewide forum for rural health interests, and features a broad committee membership. To apply, view the Minnesota Secretary of State's Board/Commission: Rural Health Advisory Committee webpage. Instructions on applying for a position can be found on the How to Apply for a Position webpage.
For more information about RHAC, please contact health.rhac@state.mn.us
Flex Advisory Committee Member Vacancies
The Minnesota Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program Advisory Committee has vacancies for the following positions:
- Region 1 Critical Access Hospital Administrator
- Region 2 Critical Access Hospital Administrator
- Advanced practice provider
- Rural health clinic representative
To apply, please complete and submit the 2024 Flex Advisory Committee Application (PDF) along with a copy of your resume/CV to health.flex@state.mn.us. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Have a question about which region you are in or your application? Please email: health.flex@state.mn.us
Data Corner
New and Updated ORHPC Data Resources Coming!
An exciting new health care provider data dashboard will be available on the ORHPC Health Care Data and Analysis website in the next few weeks. Make sure to check back for the latest updates on the dashboard publication!
One way to recognize the value of health care and health care providers in your community is to share their stories. StoryCorps is a non-profit organization that aims to record, preserve, and share the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs to "to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all—one story at a time."
Your stories are vital. They help shine a light on the specific needs and triumphs of rural, Tribal and geographically isolated communities. Your stories also play a crucial role in informing and inspiring continued efforts to enhance health care access and quality.
Why Share Your Story? Your experiences are key to showcasing:
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Challenges your community faces in accessing health care
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Positive impacts you’ve seen from initiatives and programs in your area
- Innovative solutions and strategies you’ve implemented
- Ideas for improving health care access and outcomes in your community
We have provided additional details below. You can sign up directly for this opportunity using this link. Please note that we have limited slots and will schedule sign-ups on a first come, first served basis.
Recording Dates: Nov. 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13.
Format: The virtual recordings will include two people and will last 40 minutes. We invite you to choose someone with whom you would feel comfortable having this conversation about rural health – be it a coworker, a supervisor, mentor, family member, friend, or neighbor. At the recording, StoryCorps staff members will facilitate the recording process and provide starter questions to guide your conversation. They will also provide time for photos with your conversation partner!
Distribution: With your permission, StoryCorps will archive your conversation at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and in StoryCorps’ Online Archive, now the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered. A select group of recordings will also be produced into a short audio card, and with your permission, will be distributed on CMS channels. You will be notified if your recording is selected.
Sign up soon! Slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested in participating, please sign up as early as you can. For any questions, please contact Murphy Barney (mbarney@storycorps.org).
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to improving health care in our rural, Tribal, and geographically isolated communities. We look forward to sharing your inspiring stories and working together to continue making a meaningful impact.
Paid for by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
2025 Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant Program: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Long-term Care
The Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant Program is accepting grant applications and will award grants to increase the capacity of residential facilities serving older adults to meet critical needs and provide services for their residents. The goal of the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Long-term Care grant program is to develop systems and strategies to ensure that LTC community residents have the safest, most appropriate, and cost-effective transportation services to participate in essential non-emergency health related appointments. Applicants are encouraged to propose creative solutions and unexplored approaches, as well as modifications to current resources, to fulfill this goal.
Eligible Applicants:
- Clinics
- Community Health Boards/Local Public Health
- For-Profit Organizations
- Hospitals
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Local Units of Government (cities, towns, counties)
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Tribal Governments
Application deadline: Nov. 15, 4:30 P.M.
Learn more at the Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation webpage.
2025 Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant Program: Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building in Long-term Care
The Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant Program is accepting grant applications and will award grants to increase the capacity of residential facilities serving older adults to meet critical needs and provide services for their residents. The Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building in Long-term Care grant program priorities include:
- Priority Area 1: Increasing transferrable infection prevention and control capacity (knowledge, skills, and practices) among the LTC workforce and other LTC stakeholders in facilities or organizations serving older adults in a way that considers settings with high staff turnover.
- Priority Area 2: Improving facility ventilation and/or broader plant infrastructure to reduce transmission of infectious diseases among residents and staff in LTC facilities. Proposed improvements should focus on evidence-based recommendations to reduce the transmission of infectious disease.
Eligible Applicants:
- Clinics
- Community Health Boards/Local Public Health
- Hospitals
- Institutions of Higher Education
- Local Units of Government (cities, towns, counties)
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Tribal Governments
Application deadline: Nov. 15, 4:30 P.M.
Learn more at the Preventive Services in Long-term Care Grant for Infection Prevention and Control Capacity Building webpage.
2025 Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness
The purpose of Minnesota Health Professional Loan Forgiveness Program is to recruit and retain health care professionals to needed areas and facilities in Minnesota. Loan forgiveness is an important benefit for health care professionals as well as health care facilities and communities experiencing a shortage of access to health care services.
See Program Information Notice for all eligibility requirements and link to application. The program is competitive, not all who apply will be selected.
Application deadline: Monday Jan. 6
Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant Program
The Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant awards grants to eligible rural hospitals for modernization projects to update, remodel or replace aging hospital facilities and equipment necessary to maintain the operations of a hospital. Minnesota Statutes, Section 144.148.
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Is located in a rural area, as defined in federal Medicare regulations, or in a community with a population of less than 15,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, outside the seven-county metropolitan area,
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Has 50 or fewer beds, and
Application deadline: Friday, Dec. 20, 4:30 PM
For more information, visit the Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant webpage.
Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program
The purpose of the Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant Program is to award grants to help small hospitals (50 or fewer beds) preserve or enhance access to health services through planning or implementation projects. Minnesota Statutes Sec. 144.147.
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Is located in a rural area, as defined in federal Medicare regulations, or in a community with a population of less than 15,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, outside the seven-county metropolitan area,
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Has 50 or fewer beds, and
Application deadline: Friday, Dec. 20, 4:30 PM
Join Stratis Health’s Opioid Addiction in Rural (SOAR) Education and Treatment ECHO Series
What: ProjectECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtual tele-education platform that provides care team education, case studies, and continuing medical education credit. The SOAR ECHO Series is facilitated by certified addiction medicine experts Kurt DeVine, MD, and Erin Foss, RN, CARN, and covers all addiction-related subjects, with a focus on expanding access to and improving the quality of opioid use disorder treatment in underserved and hard-to-reach rural Minnesota.
When: Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month from 12:15 to 1:15 PM
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We are excited to share a new resource for doulas, birth workers, and expecting families in Minnesota. Help Me Connect, Minnesota’s premier website for expectant families and families with young children, has added a searchable listing for doulas and birth workers. It is free and includes filters for many features and services that are important to clients and doulas alike.
By joining the searchable list of doulas and birth workers, you are making it easier for families to find you and hire you. A common barrier to initiating doula services is accessibility for families seeking services fitting their birthing goals.
Please forward this information to your networks! More information about doulas in Minnesota can be found on the MDH website: Doulas and Birth Workers in Minnesota - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)
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Psychiatric Assistance Line
The Psychiatric Assistance Line (PAL) was created in 2014 through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to create better statewide access to mental health triage and psychiatric consultation for primary care providers. PAL provides free and immediate access to psychiatric care for those that may have otherwise had a lengthy wait for a psychiatry appointment. The PAL triage therapist can also assist in finding mental health resources. PAL offers free ongoing CME for providers and has also partnered with MDH through HRSA grant to continue to support the pediatric population in the state of Minnesota.
Contact: 855-431-6468 or mnpsychconsult.com
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HealthcareCareersMN
The MMA has launched a new website to support the healthcare career aspirations of students from across the state.
The efforts that led to the creation of this website stemmed from a recommendation of the MMA’s Barriers to Workforce Diversification in Physician Education, Training and Licensure Task Force.
The website includes information about pathway programs and other resources that provide mentorship, training, exposure, and inspiration to students interested in healthcare careers in Minnesota.
The website is geared toward elementary, middle school, and high school students in the state, as well as their families/guardians, school guidance counselors, and STEM teachers.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Recruiting for Rural-health Community of Practice
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recruiting up to nine (9) rural pediatric practices and/or pediatric hospital teams to participate in a virtual Rural-Health Community of Practice cop focusing on practical strategies for improving care for children living with birth defects and infant disorders (BDID) and their families. As part of this COP, there will be four (4) structured educational sessions (1-hour each) held bi-monthly,
with a strong emphasis on peer-to-peer learning and collaborative discussion.
Informational Session: Nov. 14 at 12 pm to learn more about this opportunity and have your questions answered. Click here to register.
Application Process: Pediatric practices/hospitals in rural areas that are interested in participating in this COP should complete the application by Nov. 22. Click here to apply.
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