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SHIP: The Statewide Health Improvement Program
Contact: Bonnie Frisk, Community Health Educator
Blue Earth County Government Center
410 S. 5th Street; PO Box 3526
Mankato, MN 56001-3526
(507) 304-4215
(507) 304-4350 Fax
The goal of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) is to help Minnesotans live longer, healthier, better lives by preventing risk factors that lead to chronic disease. The main focus is reducing obesity and tobacco use and exposure. SHIP uses evidence-based strategies to create change in polices, environments, and systems to support healthy behaviors.
SHIP is an integral component of an overall health care reform initiative passed during the 2008 Legislative session. Minnesota’s health reforms aim to simultaneously improve the health of Minnesotans, enhance the patient experience and contain the spiraling cost of health care in our state.
SHIP Grant Opportunities (Deadline May 14, 2010):
SHIP RFP Information and Application
RFP Funding Guidelines
Resources:
SHIP website
Steps to a Healthier Minnesota
