Illinois resources via the Rural Assistance Center

News: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Investments to Promote Business Development, Improve Medical Services and Create Jobs in Ten States

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:13 CST

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that loans and grants provided through USDA's Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program will be provided to applicants in 10 states to support businesses, improve the quality of medical care, and create or save hundreds of jobs.

News: Outpatient Move Saves Hospital

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:54 CST

HealthLeaders Media article tells how an expanded physical therapy program helped save a 22-licensed-bed critical access hospital in Illinois, a facility that nearly shut down because of fiscal and management problems.

Event: 2012 23rd Annual Rural Community Economic Development Conference: Past Accomplishments; New Expectations

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:17:06 CST

Peoria IL March 6, 2012 -- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

Funding opportunity: 2012 Midwest Garden Grant

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:31:50 CST

Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs.

Event: 2012 Midwest Community Development Institute (CDI) Conference

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:13:02 CST

Moline IL August 6, 2012 -- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

Funding opportunity: Country Doctor Program

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:19:37 CST

A program offering low-interests student loans and recommendations to get into University of Illinois College of Medicine -- Illinois Farm Bureau

Funding opportunity: Country Nurse Practitioner Program

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:09:51 CST

The Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program (RNPSP) supports nurses who want to become nurse practitioners and serve in rural communities in Illinois. -- Illinois Farm Bureau

Funding opportunity: Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistant Program (RIMSAP)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:04:02 CST

Students receive low-interest-rate loans. This program is designed to provide doctors to rural communities in Illinois. Students must be willing to specialize in family practice or another primary health care field.

Funding opportunity: Rural Medical Education Program (RMED)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:03:51 CST

Seeks to recruit, admit, and prepare medical students from the state of Illinois, who will, upon completion of residency training, locate and practice in rural Illinois as primary care physicians. -- University of Illinois Rural Medical Education Program

Organization: Illinois Public Health Association

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:44:04 CST

Devoted to improving the health of Illinois residents. Offers educational conferences, workshops, and seminars, as well as networking and leadership opportunities.

Organization: Illinois Farm Bureau

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:36:12 CST

Works to improve the economic well-being and quality of farm life for those in agriculture. Sponsors the Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program and the Rural Illinois Medical Student Assistance Program.

Organization: Rural Partners

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:26:06 CST

Coordinates private/public leadership for community and economic development throughout rural Illinois. Maintains collaborative relationships with local, state, and federal agencies. Convenes annual spring and fall conferences providing access to innovative ruraldevelopment strategies and networking opportunities.

Map: Illinois Community Health Center Sites

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:01:29 CST

Shows Community Health Centers throughout Illinois. Includes a listing of sites. -- Illinois Primary Health Care Association

Map: Illinois Community Health Centers with Dental Services

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:46:47 CST

Shows Community Health Centers providing dental services throughout Illinois. -- Illinois Primary Health Care Association

Map: Illinois Community Dental Clinics and Mobile Dental Units

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:44:55 CST

Shows location and type of community dental clinics and mobile dental units throughout Illinois. Includes a listing of both. -- Illinois Primary Health Care Association

Tool/website: The Rural Economic Technical Assistance Center (RETAC)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:31:07 CST

Supports economic development across rural Illinois. Encourages decision-making among communities and businesses alike. Provides technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities. -- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

Publication: Population Trends in Rural Downstate Illinois

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:28:18 CST

Examines trends impacting the Illinois economy, including employment and economic activity in rural areas, wages and regulations, loss of manufacturing in rural communities, and losses in retail employment and construction. -- Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs

Publication: Illinois New Physician Workforce Study: Final Report

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:06:50 CST

Examines and documents the issues that affect new physicians choices regarding practice decisions. Discusses current physician workforce issues in Illinois, rural communities, and J-1 visa waiver programs in rural areas. -- Illinois Hospital Association

Event: 2012 IACAA Annual Conference

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:44:34 CST

Springfield IL May 6, 2012 -- Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies

Map: Illinois Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:27 CST

Shows the Primary Care HPSAs in Illinois. -- Illinois Center for Rural Health

Funding opportunity: Small Rental Properties Program (SRPP)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:52:16 CST

Owners of small, affordable rental properties can receive help to rehabilitate their properties or convert existing commercial property to residential rental use. -- Illinois Housing Development Authority

Funding opportunity: Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP)

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:45:38 CST

Low and very low income homeowners in Illinois can get financial help under the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) to bring their homes into compliance with local codes and housing standards. -- Illinois Housing Development Authority

Funding opportunity: Energy Conservation and Home Repair Program

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:42:02 CST

Grants to provide repair and weatherization services for very low-income homeowners. Assistance made available under this program includes repair or replacement of doors and windows, roofs, and heating system elements. -- Illinois Housing Development Authority

Funding opportunity: Single-Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (SFOOR) Program

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:26:12 CST

Loans to help low-income homeowners afford the expenses of costly repairs to older homes with weathered roofs, worn siding, outdated plumbing and heating systems, drafty windows, or outmoded electrical wiring. -- Illinois Housing Development Authority

Organization: United Way 2-1-1 of Missouri

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:48:39 CST

Assists people in locating help with basic human needs, physical and mental health resources, work initiatives, support for seniors and children, and volunteering. Connects people with community resources and volunteer opportunities. Available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Available throughout the state of Missouri and to Illinois residents of St. Clair, Clinton, Randolph, Monroe, Madison, Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, or Macoupin counties.

Event: 2012 IRHA Annual Conference

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:57:58 CST

Effingham IL April 24, 2012 -- Illinois Rural Health Association

Tool/website: Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC)

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:51:18 CST

Comprised of 14 accredited schools of public health that serve in a national capacity to meet preparedness and response training and education needs of the U. S. public health workforce. Funded schools are located in AL, AZ, FL, IA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NY, OK, NC, TX, and WA. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Publication: Around the Country: Illinois Programs Offer Diabetic and Overweight Patients a Fresh Start

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:46:19 CST

Highlights patients at Kirby Medical Group in Monticello, Illinois, who are losing weight and lowering their need for insulin. -- Rural Assistance Center

Funding opportunity: Humana Foundation Community Grants

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:38:05 CST

The Humana Foundation supports charitable activities that promote healthy lives and communities. -- Humana Foundation

Publication: Shaping the Debate: Illinois Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Crisis

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:31:45 CST

Discusses the state's deteriorating behavioral health system and the challenges hospitals face. Discusses the psychiatrist shortage in rural areas, problems rural hospitals are having, and the need to improve care in rural emergency departments. -- Illinois Hospital Association

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