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Led by : Catholic Charities
Description Common Good RSVP matches individuals 55 years and over with local and national organizations, giving you countless opportunities to engage in your community through volunteer service. As a part of Senior Corps, RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people 55 and over, with more than 400,000 volunteers tackling tough issues in communities nationwide. It is operated under the direction of the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency.
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Led by : Olmsted County Public Health Services
Description The Community Health Assessment Process is about improving the health and well-being of residents in Olmsted County. Every three years the community conducts a health needs assessment to determine Olmsted County’s leading health priorities; formulate a plan to address the needs; and publish an annual progress report. Olmsted County Public Health Services, Mayo Clinic, and Olmsted Medical Center engage with diverse partners across our community to lead this process.
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Computer Literacy
Led by : Rochester Senior Center
Description "Whether you are a youngster who wants to learn how to swim and skate, or somebody like me who wants to learn how to use all of the apps on my iPad, or learn how to use a new watch, or just come to meet friends, this will be the place to come," said Mark Cairns the Board President of the Rochester Senior Center.
The new location will feature a 51,000 square foot facility.
"There's hardly a space that's been designed that won't be used throughout the day for physical activity," said Paul Widman Director of Park & Recreation.
The Construction that began in early May will feature a wide array of workout facilities, including a pool and sauna. The additions piggy-back on an even larger plan.
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Heritage Preservation
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Civic Engagement
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Stress/Homelessness
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Housing: Affordable Rate
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Housing: Market Rate
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Governance/Public Policy
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Health & Wellness
Led by : Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
Description A continuing project to realize this purpose: “We are a cross-sector Alliance of organizations and individuals who seek to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing that meets community needs and priorities in the Rochester area, through shared information, coordination, and collaboration.”
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Led by : Rochester Community & Technical College
Description As part of the Rochester Community and Technical College outreach effort, Learning Is ForEver (LIFE) provides stimulating educational programs and encourages social and personal growth for life-long learners in our growing and diverse community. This is accomplished through a variety of affordable courses including lectures, discussion groups, day trips, and other learning opportunities in an accessible setting.
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Education
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Adult Education
Led by : Elder Network
Description Gain skills to manage their condition by valuing the power of small steps and having the support and understanding of the group. Conditions include: arthritis, high blood pressure, anxiety, diabetes, heart disease or back pain.
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Led by : Mayo Clinic
Description The Population Health Science Program in the Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery seeks to improve primary care practice and advance population health science through health care delivery research.
The program's interdisciplinary scientific team is comprised of experts from primary care medicine, health services research, biostatistics, epidemiology, social and behavioral science, and public health. Led by clinical and research faculty members, the Population Health Science Program is grounded in epidemiological, health services and behavioral research. Program researchers are focused on:
Describing disease burden and relevant health outcomes among target populations
Identifying and characterizing the determinants of health outcomes in populations
Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of health care delivery in primary care
Evaluating the impact of primary care on patient behavior, access to care and use of services
Evaluating the impact of community-based interventions on population health
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Led by : Seasons Hospice
Description Interested in researching one or more of the following medical interventions: CPR, ventilators, dialysis, tube feeding and IV hydration? The purpose is to describe these interventions in lay person’s terms, discuss potential benefits and risks, and provide statistics about survival rates. If possible, you can join me in presenting this information to community education classes about choosing a health care agent and filling out an advance directive. Class dates are October 7, 15, and 28.
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Education
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Adult Education
Led by : Stree Free (Resilient) Living
Description Compassion attunes with other’s inner state, with the intention to ease suffering and share joy.
– Dr. Amit Sood