NMU Center for Rural Health

NMU Center for Rural Health Director Elise Bur talked with My UP Now on #NationalRuralHealthDay! Check out the interview below. #nmururalhealth Northern Michigan University

Epilepsy is more than just a medical condition; it's a public health challenge affecting millions globally. In the United States, around 3.4 million individuals live with epilepsy, including over 470,000 children under 18, according to the CDC. More info on the blog! #NMURuralhealth #epilepsyawarenessmonth Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

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In celebration of this year’s National Rural Health Day, recognized on November 21st, the Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan, the Michigan Center for Rural Health (Michigan's State Office of Rural Health), and Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health are partnering to extend an opportunity to all high school seniors who reside and attend school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, are college/university bound in fall 2025, and intend to pursue a healthcare career. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: November 8 More info at the link below! #NMUruralhealth #NationalRuralHealthDay

NMU Center for Rural Health Director Elise Bur says this is a networking opportunity for workers. “The symposium is bringing all of our community health throughout the region together,” Bur said. “To learn about resources that exist for our region, it helps them to connect with clients and community resources.” Two years ago, Bur says there were only 12 identified community health workers in the Upper Peninsula. Over the last 15 months, she says the center has trained 76. #nmururalhealth

October is #nationaldentalhygienemonth! It is essential to encourage proper dental hygiene habits early in a child's life. While some may see tooth decay as a normal part of life, it is preventable! For more info, visit mysmilematters.org. #MySmileMatters #nmururalhealth #dentalhygiene

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth! Knowledge is power. Knowing the facts surrounding breast cancer can help you prioritize your health, support a loved one, or feel prepared when faced with a difficult discussion or diagnosis. - National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. #nmururalhealth

Today is #WorldSuicidePrevention Day. Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action, we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. #WSPD2024 #NMUruralhealth International Association for Suicide Prevention

We are partnering with Everyday Life Consulting to offer another virtual community health care worker certificate program this fall. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gJKeJApr The program is back because of a grant for $1.4 million from the U.P. Workforce Innovation Network (U.P. WIN). The 12-day course includes mental health, first aid and adverse child event training. The course is normally more than $1,600, but it’s offered now for $250. Thanks to TV6 & FOX UP for featuring this program! #nmururalhealth

The I Am A CHW: Ask Me Why? Campaign is a national social media campaign initiated by the Rural Community Health Worker Network (RCHWN) and Everyday Life Consulting (ELC) to educate individuals on the work of community health workers (CHWs) while also providing a platform for CHWs to share their experiences, passions, and resources. The campaign seeks to highlight the often invisible work of CHWs as critical linkages between resources and individuals in need. As part of our CHW Course Curriculum, CHWs are asked to describe their work as a CHW in one word and explain what being a CHW means to them. Here are some examples from our most recent cohort. #NMUruralhealth #nchwaw2024