News & Views
Feb. 1 MFH Funding Meeting in St. Louis is Full
The MFH meeting on February 1 to discuss 2012 grantmaking strategies is full, but other meetings still have room.
See the list of meetings in Missouri.
New MFH Publication Looks at Impact of MFH
A Decade of Impact:2002-2011 reflects back on the influence MFH has had through its grantmaking and policy work. The publication features interviews with community leaders from throughout the state as well as current and former board members. See the publication
here on this website and
here on your mobile device.
Clinical Integration Opportunity Now Open
Request for concept papers are now being accepted to develop better integrated health care services in communities. See more information and download the application on the
Services Delivery page.
Upcoming Funding Opportunity for Healthy & Active Communities
The Healthy & Active Communities Support for Local Policy Request for Applications will be available at the end of January.
Workforce Development Opportunities Now Open
Requests for concept papers and proposals are now open in the Health Care Workforce Development area. See the
Workforce Development page for details.
2012 CAC Application Now Available
MFH is seeking applicants for its Community Advisory Council (CAC), a 13-member group which serves as an advisor to MFH's Board of Directors. See more information and download the application on the
CAC page.
REEL STORIES: Canine CHAMPions
The last film in the 2011 MFH REEL STORIES film series features Kerri Morgan, Paralympian athlete and occupational therapist, and her support dog Twix. With the help of C.H.A.M.P., a St. Louis-based organization that trains dogs to assist people living with physical disabilities, Kerri pursues a full, active life with Twix by her side.
Watch the film.
Get Quick Answers to ACA Questions
The Cover Missouri team has answered some frequently asked questions about the Affordable Care Act.
View the answers.
MFH and Washington University in St. Louis Launch New Obesity Prevention Site
Policy Lift (http://policylift.wustl.edu) is a free online policy resource that helps local policy makers and leaders develop and strengthen obesity-related policy for schools, after-school and childcare facilities, staff wellness, and local governments and communities. Read the press release or visit the
Policy Lift website for more information.
MFH MoCAP Survey Open
MFH is seeking information from organizations through its MoCAP initiative.
Take the survey here.