Things to know about Veterans' behavioral health needs, work at Wilder Research, and newly published education and health reports.
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November 2017
New on the Wilder Blog
6 Things to Know About Veterans' Behavioral Health Needs in Minnesota

How well are Minnesota Veterans' mental and behavioral health needs being met? According to results from a survey of nearly 1,000 Veterans, 77% reported feeling they have the support they need. But there are some important gaps. Nora Johnson shares six takeaways from the study and things you can do to provide Veterans with better support.

Wilder Research Centennial Celebration
White cake with blue trim and a Wilder Research logo in the middle.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Wilder Research's centennial on October 25! Guests toasted 100 years of research benefiting our community, heard from leaders and long-time partners, and shared their thoughts about where we're headed. 

We're hiring!
We currently have an opening for a Data Collection Research Associate. This new position will help design, plan, and execute data collection projects. The application deadline is November 22.

Upcoming Opportunities
Wilder Research Information Session
Wednesday, December 13, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm, Wilder Center

Interested in learning more about working at Wilder Research? Join us for an information session where you'll learn more about our work and research positions, and have time for Q & A with a senior research manager.

Register by contacting Jackie Campeau at [email protected].
Minnesota Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Collaborative
Wednesday, December 13, 11:30 am-1 pm, Wilder Center

Get involved with this coalition of organizations working to address the strengths and needs of families affected by incarceration in Minnesota. Attendees will finalize a 2018 work plan of research and advocacy activities. Bring information about your organization's legislative initiatives that support families affected by incarceration. Learn more about the collaborative's research findings.
 
For more information and to RSVP, contact Julie Atella at  [email protected].
Sharing Expertise in the Community
Wilder Research was well-represented at the American Evaluation Association conference in Washington, DC last week. Brian Pittman
and Jackie Aman teamed up with Naaima Khan of the Bush Foundation (right) to present on balancing accountability and learning to maximize impact.

Brian and Jackie also joined Paul Mattessich and staff from the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies for a discussion of building an evaluation framework across program areas.

Congratulations to Dylan Galos for his appointment to the Minnesota Department of Health's Health Equity Advisory and Leadership (HEAL) Council. The newly formed council will provide guidance on how to advance the health of communities that are most impacted by persistent health inequities.
Recently Published
SMART Nations
Five-year summary of program evaluation results for an after-school program serving American Indian students at Anishinabe Academy in Minneapolis.

Neighborhood Health Connection 
This Allina Health initiative aims to increase social connections and healthy behaviors across Minnesota. Evaluation results show positive results among grantees and program participants.
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