News & Views
Afternoon Session Added to Springfield Regional Presentation
An afternoon session has been added to the regional presentation in Springfield on February 2. The afternoon meeting will start at 1 pm.
See the remaining meetings and RSVP information.
CAC Application Period Open Through March 2
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.
Healthy & Active Communities Support for Policy Change Applications Now Accepted
The Request for Applications (RFA) for Healthy & Active Communities Support for Local Policy Change is now available.
See the RFA.
Maternal Mental Health Funding Opportunity Now Open Through Maternal, Child & Family Health Coalition
This funding opportunity seeks to increase the number of St. Louis City women who receive mental health support during and following pregnancy.
See the opportunity on their website for details.
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.
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.
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.