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Healthcare Access in Rural Communities

The closure of rural healthcare facilities or the discontinuation of services can have a negative impact on access to healthcare in rural communities. Local rural healthcare systems are fragile; … See more

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Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center

WEBProvides an overview of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes, important safety net providers in rural …

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Evidence-Based Toolkits for Rural Community Health

WEBArchived Toolkits. These toolkits are available in PDF format but no longer updated: The Philanthropy Toolkit has been replaced with A Guide to Working with Rural Philanthropy, …

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Rural Health Policy Overview

WEBProvides an overview of rural health policy and the issues it addresses. Identifies the key federal agencies, national organizations, and other stakeholders …

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Social Determinants of Health for Rural People

WEBSocial determinants of health (SDOH) are, according to Healthy People 2030 , “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, …

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Module 1: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Rural …

WEBHealth promotion and disease prevention programs can empower individuals to make healthier choices and reduce their risk of disease and disability. At the …

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Defining Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

WEBHealth promotion and disease prevention programs focus on keeping people healthy. Health promotion programs aim to engage and empower individuals and …

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Rural health for Kansas Overview

WEBSelected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Kansas. 8.7% of Kansas residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2022). According to the USDA Economic …

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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Theories and Models

WEBSelected theories and models that are used for health promotion and disease prevention programs include: Ecological Models. The Health Belief Model. …

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Health Education Strategies

WEBHealth education strategies are tailored for their intended audience. Health education presents information to audiences on different health topics, including the …

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Program Settings for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

WEBA settings approach to health promotion and disease prevention focuses identifying the environment — the places where people live, work, and play — and …

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Rural Health Disparities Overview

WEBA 2019 American Journal of Public Health study found that from 2008-2010 and 2014-2016, rates of cigarette smoking among rural and urban adolescents declined, …

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The Health Belief Model

WEBThe Health Belief Model is a theoretical model that can be used to guide health promotion and disease prevention programs. It is used to explain and predict …

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Rural Tribal Health Overview

WEBLast Reviewed: 5/31/2022. Resources, information, and frequently asked questions related to tribal health in rural areas. Provides an overview of the Indian Health Service and …

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Community Vitality and Rural Healthcare Overview

WEBIn rural communities, healthcare and the overall vitality of the community are intrinsically linked. A robust community supports and sustains quality health and social …

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Rural Public Health Agencies

WEBProvides an overview of rural public health agencies. Answers frequently asked questions about the availability, provision, funding, and workforce needs of rural …

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Rural health for Maine Overview

WEBMaine Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. Phone: 207.287.5524. Manages health personnel recruitment and retention programs and provides technical …

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Rural Mental Health Overview

WEBAccording to the Results from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables, approximately 7.7 million nonmetropolitan adults reported …

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Rural Maternal Health Overview

WEBRural maternal healthcare providers who do not have on-site access to mental healthcare for their patients may refer them to the National Maternal Mental …

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New York resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

WEBState- and county-level information on population, age, race and ethnicity, housing occupancy, education, labor force, employment, income, health insurance coverage, …

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Rural Health Information Technology (HIT)

WEBRural Health Information Technology (HIT) Workforce Program 2013 Health Resources and Services Administration • 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 • 301‐443‐0835

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