Projects and Partners
Theme: Collaborate to support the work of community organizations delivering, enhancing, or expanding access to rural and mobile health services, programs, and education.
Collaborate to support the work of community organizations delivering, enhancing, or expanding access to rural and mobile health services, programs, and education
Anxiety Self Management and Mindfulness Practices Resource Guides
Mobile Health Initiative
Interns created evidence-based resource guides on stress and anxiety self-management and mindfulness practices for providers and patients attending mobile health events. Deliverables included a resource guide for stress and anxiety self-management using CSPH resources, a guide identifying counseling centers for telehealth or in-person referrals, and training materials for mindfulness practices at mobile health van events.
Data-informed Community Health Advocacy
EA Therapeutic Health
Interns implemented a new electronic data collection system for demographics and quality metrics, establishing processes and reporting analytics to support company success. They used compiled data, including Keet reporting analytics and prior intern data, to create a public-facing quality success webpage for the EA Therapeutic Health website. Interns assessed data collection processes and communications, recommending updates aligned with DEI principles. They also proposed and designed new media, incorporating inclusive practices for diverse populations served by EA.
Pediatric Preventive Care Community Assessment
Hennepin Pediatric Mobile Health
Interns designed, implemented, and evaluated an annual community assessment to identify key health concerns and questions related to pediatric preventive care. They also conducted vaccine surveillance and outreach for children behind on essential immunizations.
Recovery Resources, Curriculum and Psychoeducation
Wayside Recovery Addiction Center
Interns created a reference guide of resources for clients and staff, developed curriculum and provided psychoeducation to clients on various primary care topics.
Rural Health Service Strategy
Wilderness Health
Interns developed strategies to support the sustainability of telehealth within the Wilderness Health service area, focusing on public policy, insurance reimbursement, regulatory environments, and hospital/clinic workflows. Deliverables included policy comparison handouts for telehealth and mental health in Minnesota and Wisconsin, a report and presentation on telehealth obstacles and innovations, and state-specific policy briefs with accompanying presentations. These efforts contributed to Wilderness Health's Telehealth 2030 vision.
Social Determinants of Health… Connecting Patients and Families to Community Resources through FindHelp
Mower County/ Mayo Health
Interns implemented and utilized FindHelp, a community resource platform, to support providers, agency staff, and patients in addressing social determinants of health and improving overall wellbeing. Deliverables included developing a 1-year work plan template, creating an outreach plan to engage community stakeholders, and collaborating with stakeholders to design a communication and distribution plan targeting SNAP beneficiaries, including immigrants, senior adults, and Riverland College students.
Workforce Mental Health and Burnout
Allina Health
Interns at Allina Health developed and delivered mental health and well-being trainings for employees, focusing on emotional intelligence and stress management for nursing staff. Responsibilities included creating training content, implementing pre- / post-evaluation measures, supporting communication plans, and conducting sessions.
