Rural Health Initiatives

SDAHO Rural Health Initiatives is committed to enhancing rural healthcare through strategic partnerships, contracts and grant funding. This goal is supported by the SDAHO Healthcare Research Education and Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization that enables SDAHO to pursue funding opportunities from federal, state and private foundations. By leveraging these resources, we empower our members to implement innovative solutions, increase healthcare access, and improve health outcomes, ultimately advancing healthier communities across South Dakota. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact any member of the Rural Health Initiatives team listed below.

RHI Team

Loretta Bryan, Clinical Improvement Consultant, Loretta.Bryan@sdaho.org, 605-789-7531

Michelle Jury, Clinical Improvement Consultant, Michelle.Jury@sdaho.org, 605-789-4995

Lindsay Stroman, Workforce Development Coordinator, Lindsay.Stroman@sdaho.org, 605-789-7537

Becky Heisinger, Director of Rural Health Initiatives, Becky.Heisinger@sdaho.org, 605-789-7529

The ABCs of Grants Management
On-demand education

This session is an introduction to grants and will provide attendees with an overview of the grant industry, difference between the pre and the post award and what an organization needs to be aware of to be successful in grants management.

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