Minnesota produce farmers who improve on-farm food safety systems may be eligible to reimburse their expenses through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2023 Produce Safety Mini-Grant, which is now accepting applications. The Produce Safety Mini-Grant will distribute a total of approximately $26,400. Awardees will receive up to $800 per farm. No matching funds are […]
National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) starts next week! This is a year-long lifestyle change program designed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. This program is evidence-based and backed by decades of research which has shown that participants can successfully develop and maintain new eating […]
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed 2-hour virtual training for all community members and professionals. Trainees will learn how to support healthy recovery in individuals following a traumatic event, public health emergency, natural disaster, or personal crisis. The curriculum integrates public health, community health and individual psychology by drawing upon skills the trainees probably […]
Programs to assist Caregivers (caring for a family member/friend living with a Dementia related disease) not only to care for others but to care for themselves. Check out the flyers for upcoming dates and times and how to register. ACT_Flyer_V2.pdf ACT_ClassPostcard_V4.pdf
The PICK’M UP Suicided Prevention Coalition and the Better Together Coalition is hosting a movie showing at the Paradise Theater in Mora on Thursday, January 26, 6:30pm. The film is 55 minutes in length with a panel discussion afterwards. FREE Popcorn too! Appropriate for ages 10+. Registration is requested but not required: Angst removes the […]
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance® (TJQMBB) is an evidence-based fall prevention program designed for older adults. TJQMBB represents a substantive enhancement of traditional Tai Ji Quan as it transforms martial arts movements into a therapeutic regimen aimed at improving postural stability, awareness and mindful control of body positioning, functional walking, movement symmetry and […]
Central MN Council on Aging is hosting a presentation on January 11, 2023 on how a community-based approach can address social isolation and loneliness. See attached flyer for registrations and details about the presentation. aging.wellness.1.11.23.fnl.pdf
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources No Child Left Inside (NCLI) grant program is now accepting applications for the 2023 grants. Applications must be received by 2:00 p.m. CST, Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Submitted applications will not be reviewed until after the deadline. Please visit our website to learn more. An informational webinar will take […]
The Minnesota Department of Health’s Oral Health and Drinking Water Protection Programs are accepting applications for funding to provide water-bottle filling stations (hydration stations) to qualifying applicants. Local public health organizations, schools and community entities are encouraged to apply for this limited-funding opportunity. Approved hydration stations: Provide drinking water containing an optimal level of fluoride […]
