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Health and Wellness

A collection of health/wellness activities (events, organizations and activities)

 

The following are events that have to do with building out a healthy community. 

Please also visit Beam Project Trackers for these two major health-related initiatives: 

(1) DMC EDA's America City for Health vision can be found per this Community Beam  LINK.  

(2) Olmsted County Public Health: Community Health Assessment and Improvement

(3) Beam pilot of a Community Health Dashboard

 

 

 

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Sep 28, 2023 03:30 PM Olmsted County SHIP Open House To showcase 28 Olmsted County's Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Projects ('community health', 'Health', 'key')
Sep 14, 2023 07:30 AM 3Q 2023 September HAPP Meeting CHAP Communications Project Recap; CHIP Collective Impact Update; Core Agency Updates; Community Announcements and Sharing ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam', 'key')
Jul 31, 2023 10:55 AM Mayo Social Innovation Grant Due Mayo Clinic is now accepting applications for a new Social Innovation Grant poised to address health care disparities in Olmsted County. Visit the Mayo Clinic Community Engagement page for application materials and additional information. Applications are due July 31, 2023. ('mental health', 'community health', 'Health')
Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks ('Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Jun 21, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks ('Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks ('Health/Wellness', 'Health')
Jun 10, 2023 09:00 AM Let's Walk Minnesota Join the Walk: Exercise is Medicine ('Health/Wellness',)
Jun 08, 2023 07:30 AM 2Q 2023 June HAPP Meeting Quarterly Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts. ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam', 'key')
Jun 07, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks ('Health/Wellness', 'Health')
May 31, 2023 12:00 PM Wellness on Wednesday Free Virtual Arthritis Health Talks ('Health/Wellness', 'Health')
May 23, 2023 09:25 AM C2DREAM 2nd Annual Conference in Rochester, MN An event for C2DREAM faculty and staff, community members, researchers from around the state, and center-wide networks. More details to follow! ('Health', 'Diversity')
May 20, 2023 03:00 PM Zumbro Valley Medical Society Holds an Eye Care Clinic at The Landing MN Zumbro Valley Medical Society (ZVMS) Street Medicine Initiative will hold an eye care clinic at The Landing MN for people experiencing unstable housing. ('Health', 'Financial Stress')
May 06, 2023 01:00 PM Mayo Clinic: Cancer and Culture Conversations Featuring Medical Experts & Personal Stories in collaboration with Pamoja Women and 125 Live ('Culture', 'Diversity', 'Health')
Apr 24, 2023 08:00 AM UMR: Sickle Cell Community Health Fair Presentations, Exhibit, Posters & Scavenger Hunt with Prizes ('Health/Wellness', 'Health', 'umr')
Apr 21, 2023 04:00 PM Community of Wellness Life Style Medicine Lotus Health Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rochester Clinic, is hosting the 5th annual Community Wellness Symposium Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd at St. Mary’s University in Rochester. Event theme - LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: Freedom from Chronic Diseases. ('Health/Wellness', 'health')
Apr 16, 2023 10:00 AM ICAM Bone Marrow Registry Drive Thousands of patients with blood cancers could be cured with a blood stem cell donation from a genetically matched donor. ('Health',)
Mar 16, 2023 01:00 PM Healthy Community Discussion Mayor Norton is interested in coordinating a City-wide effort to be healthier! Please join her in brainstorming activities and events throughout the summer and fall. The discussion will include an opportunity to share what is already happening in our community as well as sharing ideas for partnering and promoting other’s activities. ('Health', 'openbeam', 'governance')
Mar 09, 2023 07:30 AM 1Q 2023 March HAPP Meeting Quarterly Olmsted County Health Asessment & Planning Meeting. The purpose of the health assessment and planning partnership is to engage and inspire all sectors of the community to continually improve our community’s health through assessment, planning, and implementation efforts. ('CHNA', 'community', 'CHAP', 'Health', 'openbeam')
Feb 14, 2023 02:30 PM Feb 2023 Luther College Lectures: The Mutable City History and Place; The Promise of the City from a Beam perspective ('America City for Health', 'Education', 'openbeam', 'governance')
Jan 31, 2023 11:55 PM Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Grant Deadline Olmsted County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) is announcing Community Partner Funding Awards for 2023. We have a goal of reaching new partners across the county and encourage you to review this information and apply! This year, all funding requests will be accepted only during the application process outlined below. ('food', 'youth', 'Health', 'Financial Stress')
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Strengthen collaborations to reduce and prevent substance use in communities. Drug-Free Communities Support Program: NEW (Year 1)

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Mar 2025 News and Call for Actions

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Jan 2025 Rochester Faith in MN Calendar and Strategic Missions

 

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March 11, 2025 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The City of Rochester is excited to celebrate National 311 Day by highlighting its 311 service. Launched in October 2024, 311 is designed to make it easier for residents, businesses and visitors to connect with City services and access information.

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RWJF is launching the Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program that supports collecting, analyzing, and using data to catalyze action on timely issues within communities.

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 Breathing Study: Enhancing Brain and Mental Health through Breathing Practice

 

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City Council Study Session:

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Collaboration Commitment

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Seeking feedback to refine network's chosen strategy.:

1. Collaborative Care Models: Expand access to doulas and peer supports 2. Community-Based Outreach: Strengthen community-based support groups and networks 3. Culturally Competent Care: Create trauma informed care protocols 4. Transportation Assistance: Leverage existing community transportation systems

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A Collaborative Community Effort Led by: Olmsted County Public Health Services, Olmsted Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic

The Community Health Assessment and Planning (CHAP) Process is about improving the health and well-being of residents in Olmsted County. Every three years the community conducts a health needs assessment to determine Olmsted County’s health priorities; formulate a plan to address the needs; and publish an annual progress report. Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center engage with diverse partners across our community to lead this process.

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Per PB ePaper Reporting  

ROCHESTER — Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest has received one of its largest individual donations to date, courtesy of a local foundation, the charity announced Thursday, Jan. 23, at its Rochester house.

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One Olmsted – Olmsted County’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative – is about envisioning and developing a workplace and community where everyone is treated equitably. Olmsted County staff continue to make progress toward this vision and some highlights of their work in 2024 are noted below.

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