Minnesota e-Health Initiative Advisory Committee Open Positions
The Minnesota e-Health Initiative Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for five seats on the Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee:
- Clinical Guideline Development
- Small/Critical Access Hospital
- Designated Alternate – Local Public Health
- Rotating Professionals – Additional Health Settings (two seats available)
The advisory committee is looking to fill these seats as soon as possible. Seats will remain open until filled. Cover letters and resumes are optional but encouraged to help inform appointment recommendations to the Commissioner of Health. Application materials do not need to include personal addresses and phone numbers.
Applications can be submitted on the advisory committee's webpage at Board/Commission Details by selecting the Apply button next to the open position listed. More information about the e-Health Initiative and advisory committee can be found at Minnesota e-Health Initiative - MN Dept. of Health. Questions can be directed to mn.ehealth@state.mn.us.
Healthy Brain & Aging Policy Event
Strengthening Minnesota’s Rural & Tribal Community Infrastructure
This landmark event will bring together state policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, state agencies, nonprofit leaders, and tribal and rural-serving organizations and community members to engage in conversations on the challenges, needs, strengths, and resources of Minnesota’s rural and tribal communities to address aging and brain health.
Goal: To create a shared vision for healthy aging and dementia prevention in rural and Tribal communities.
Objectives:
- Educate participants on the current landscape of aging and dementia in the State of Minnesota, including rural and tribal communities
- Describe current aging and dementia infrastructure, research, services, and support systems
- Communicate current and future needs and challenges to address healthy aging and dementia
- Share best practices and solutions for supporting dementia prevention, healthy aging, and elders and caregiver support services
Event details:
Wednesday, August 13
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
451 Lexington Parkway North in Saint Paul
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Geriatric Lecture Series
Emergency Preparedness: Meeting the needs of aging populations
Register now for this free online program that will cover:
- The unique access and functional needs of older adults during disasters and how these intersect with social determinants of health
- Practical strategies for inclusive preparedness planning that supports older adults before, during and after emergencies
- Learn tools and best practices to coordinate accessible response and recovery efforts to prioritize the safety and dignity of aging populations
Event details:
Wednesday, August 20
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Space is limited. Register by Monday, August 18 at https://bit.ly/GLSPreparedness.
Crush Med School Debt
Federal Programs for Financing Your Future in Medicine Webinar
Crush Med School Debt is a one-hour webinar all about how the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) can help manage medical school debt through meaningful scholarship and loan repayment programs. The webinar is free to attend and is intended for medical students (MD & DO), medical school faculty, clinicians, and medical association leaders and representatives.
Attend the webinar to learn about NHSC scholarships and repayment programs, including how you can qualify. This event will also include a live Q&A portion, so bring any questions.
Event details:
Thursday, August 28
1:00 – 2:00 pm
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September 21
Deadline for National Rural Health Day video submissions
Share your voice for rural health care! Minnesota's rural communities need strong health care advocates. Help us create powerful video vignettes by recording a short clip answering any of these questions:
- Why is rural health care important in Minnesota?
- How can people support rural health in Minnesota communities?
- What does rural health mean to you?
We want to hear from: Health care professionals, students in health programs, rural community members, or any rural health care advocates
It's easy!
- Record on your phone
- Keep it under 10 seconds
- Choose the question that speaks to you
- Submit by September 21 via email to orhpc@state.mn.us
Your clips will be featured in video vignettes shared on ORHPC channels leading up to National Rural Health Day!
September 30
Deadline for Minnesota Rural Health Award nominations
Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to improving the health of people in rural Minnesota? We want to hear about them! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Minnesota Rural Health Awards. Please make your nominations by Tuesday, September 30, for the:
- Hero Award – nominate an individual
- Team Award – nominate a team or group of people
- Lifetime Achievement Award – nominate an individual
Nominees can have contributed to rural health in any capacity—in a paid position or as a volunteer, as a health care provider or administrator, through policy development or in practice. Areas of impact could include, but are not limited to, health care and health programs, rural health policy, legislation, rural health equity, improved patterns of health care delivery, cooperative efforts, achieving efficiencies to avoid duplication of services and reach common goals, education, and a lasting impact on people and areas served. If you have any questions, please contact health.orhpc@state.mn.us.
November 20
National Rural Health Day
We are excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural this National Rural Health Day! Join us in honoring rural America's resilience and the dedication of healthcare professionals to meet rural health needs. Discover more at powerofrural.org.
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MN’s new St. Cloud medical school campus aims to train rural doctors
The University of Minnesota Medical School's CentraCare campus recruits students from rural areas and will prepare them for practices there, too, with the hope they’ll serve long term in greater Minnesota.
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NRHA's Rural Health Voices Blog | National Rural Health Association
Summer camps inspire students to choose rural health careers.
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946: Stay Cool Campaign, Telling the Public Health Story
Kristin Raab, director of the Minnesota Climate and Health Program at the Minnesota Department of Health, shares how the state’s “Stay Cool Minnesota” campaign is working to protect Minnesotans against the negative health effects of extreme heat. ASTHO alum, Dr. Matthew Christiansen, chief medical officer and vice president of health affairs at Valley Health Systems, discusses ASTHO’s recent Executive Leadership Forum and the value of public health. Plus, ASTHO’s new data dashboard help states use data to guide health improvement.
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