Part of dismantling the ivory tower is going out into communities and building lasting relationships. We partner with community leaders through various programs and initiatives to build capacity for ensuring the health of their communities in the long term.
Project REACH (Rural Experts Advancing Community Health) is one such example. Now in its third year, the program provides community leaders in rural Minnesota with year-long health policy and leadership training. Mentored by University faculty and staff, program participants identify local challenges, build leadership skills to address these challenges, and develop and share a policy proposal with relevant decision makers. Learn more about the new cohort for 2023-24 who aim to advance health equity, improve access to mental health services and resources, and address racial and cultural disparities for rural communities.
Another example is our efforts to advance rural health in Greater Minnesota. Led by Associate Vice President for Global and Rural Health Shailey Prasad, MD, MPH, we are partnering with community leaders and clinical partners to expand training options across the state, and developing strategies to address the needs of rural Minnesota and increase our ability to support the providers and teams who work there..
Partnering with rural leaders has long-lasting and growing impact on the state of Minnesota. We’d love to hear how your work intersects with rural workforce development. Are there connections you want to make with rural community members? We recommend reaching out to the Rural Collective member list and building upon already established partnerships.
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