MCD Technical Assistance Hub

A Local Approach

MCD Global Health (MCD), a Maine-based public health agency, is the Rural Community Health Improvement Partnership (R-CHIP) Technical Assistance (TA) Hub. The Technical Assistance Hub is responsible for assisting R-CHIP demonstration sites with priority needs (establishing governance, completing readiness assessments, etc.) and overseeing the independent evaluation of the demonstration.


Over the last 21 months, the Technical Assistance Hub responded to over 50 requests for assistance. The requests ranged from assisting with data collection and analysis to reviewing readiness assessment reports and drafting proposals for joint presentations. MCD was able to leverage both internal staff and external expertise to address requests in a timely manner.


What R-CHIP Partners are Saying

"The vast resources and expertise of the TA Hub have shown their value during our search for sustainable funding opportunities."

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Contact

Jodi Beck, R-CHIP Program Manager, jbeck@mcd.org


Organization Providing TA

MCD Global Health


Organization Type

Public Health


Year MCD Was Founded in Maine

1966


Partnerships Receiving Assistance

3

Core Functions

To help ensure the success of the R-CHIP Demonstration, the TA Hub provides the following core functions:

Building Local Capacity

Communications

Collaborative Learning

Evaluation and Replication

Finance and Administration

Accomplishments

  • Created the Peer Learning Group, a monthly meeting that encourages collaborative learning and training.
  • Provided more than 30 potential funding opportunities to demonstration sites.
  • Implemented a joint R-CHIP funding strategy to secure implementation funding for R-CHIP Demonstration.