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Texas experts in rural communities rethinking health care The …

(4 days ago) WEBTexas has long led the nation in rural hospital closures, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused a rural health care crisis. The percent of Texas hospitals at risk of shutting down nearly doubled from

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/25/rural-texas-health-care/

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The Rural Health Care Crisis, Mapped - The Texas …

(6 days ago) WEBTexas is facing a rural health care crisis. How many doctors are in your county? by Rolando Hernandez. November 20, …

https://www.texasobserver.org/the-rural-health-care-crisis-mapped/

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Overview of Population Health in Rural & Medically …

(9 days ago) WEBDSHS Public Health Regions (PHRs) Provide Some Services in 89% of Rural Counties: Infectious Disease Control and Immunizations. Zoonosis Control. Epidemiology and …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2018-Reports/DSHS_PH_Rural-Health-Issues_June-2018_Final.pdf

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Home - Texas Rural Health Association

(1 days ago) WEBFor reliable news coverage on state healthcare issues, we recommend following the National Rural Health Association. Texas Rural Health Basic Facts. Texas covers 261,797 square miles, with a 2020 estimated …

https://www.trha.org/

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The other Texas drought: Rural healthcare in jeopardy as - TPR

(8 days ago) WEBThe community of 5,000 residents no longer has immediate access to healthcare - a trend seen in many rural towns across Texas. American Public Media …

https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2021-12-20/the-other-texas-drought-rural-healthcare-in-jeopardy-as-hospitals-shutter

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Fight for Healthcare Access in Rural East Texas …

(1 days ago) WEBMartin has worked in rural health clinics and facilities throughout Texas, though this is his first time working in a full-service hospital. His work through Innate Solutions has led to him

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/rural-texas-hospitals-closure-healthcare-access/

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From staffing shortages to lack of guidance, the pandemic made …

(9 days ago) WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic also cut down on clinics’ revenue and underscored broadband access disparities in rural Texas, health care providers said in a …

https://www.ksat.com/news/texas/2022/05/05/texas-had-serious-rural-health-issues-well-before-the-pandemic-how-will-providers-continue-to-care-for-rural-texans/

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Rural Health Disparities Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(3 days ago) 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 …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-disparities

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Watch: Conversations on the future of rural Texas - The Texas …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Texas Tribune held a weeklong virtual symposium on the challenges and opportunities facing rural Texans Nov. 9-13, bringing together lawmakers, local …

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/21/future-rural-texas-event/

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Southwest Rural Health Research Center Identifies Key - Texas …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Southwest Rural Health Research Center at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has published a peer-reviewed paper detailing Healthy People …

https://today.tamu.edu/2023/05/08/southwest-rural-health-research-center-identifies-key-health-challenges-of-rural-america/

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All Texas Access Report 2023 - Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WEBThe challenges people face accessing mental health services in rural Texas are significant. As of November 2022, 98 percent of the 254 counties in Texas are …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/all-texas-access-report-dec-2023.pdf

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About Us - Texas Rural Health Association

(Just Now) WEBSince 1984, the Texas Rural Health Association has been a cornerstone for rural Texans, serving as the state association advocating for quality health care in rural Texas.

https://www.trha.org/About-Us/

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Rural Issues - Texas Hospital Association - tha

(Just Now) WEBRural Issues - Texas Hospital Association. Texas has 147 rural hospitals with unique needs and challenges. About 15% of Texas’ population is rural, including …

https://www.tha.org/issues/rural-issues/

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Rural Health and Hospitals: A Focus on Texas — APM Research Lab

(4 days ago) WEBThe state of health care is even more concerning for certain counties in Texas. Rural hospital closures since 2005 have predominantly been occurring in east Texas, and …

https://www.apmresearchlab.org/rural-hospital-closures

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Rural Health Top Stories - Rural Health Information Hub

(8 days ago) WEBTop news stories of interest to the rural health community, collected and shared by the Rural Health Information Hub. Discusses mental healthcare access in rural Texas …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/top-stories

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State Office of Rural Health - Texas Agriculture

(4 days ago) WEBSORH Rural Hospital Funding Resource Guide 2021 - This guide provides national, state and regional funding resources, advocacy organizations and grant writing tips geared …

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Grants-Services/Rural-Economic-Development/State-Office-of-Rural-Health

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Telemedicine use by Texas Medicaid patients grew statewide even …

(1 days ago) WEBThe researchers also found a 77 percent increase in the number of mental health telemedicine patients, with rural mental health telemedicine patients increasing …

https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/telemedicine-use-by-texas-medicaid-patients-grew-statewide-even-pre-covid-especially-in-rural-areas/

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Rural Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(4 days ago) WEBAll Texas Access is an initiative directed by Senate Bill (S.B.) 454, 87th Legislature, 2021. Senate Bill 454 continues the work started with S.B. 633, 86th Legislature, 2019. Senate …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/process-improvement/improving-services-texans/behavioral-health-services/rural-mental-health

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How to change the rural health care crisis: immigrant doctors

(7 days ago) WEBRural states and states with large rural areas, including much of northern Texas, have substantially reduced access to primary care physicians. As a young …

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/05/21/how-to-change-the-rural-healthcare-crisis-immigrant-doctors/

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis - Daily …

(2 days ago) WEBThe mental health workforce shortage is more acute in rural areas, adding to rising patient loads in hospital ERs. By Liza Kalinina, The Texas Tribune. For 24/7 …

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/12/2239584/-In-rural-Texas-ERs-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-crisis

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About Rural Health Rural Health CDC - Centers for Disease …

(3 days ago) WEBSuicide in rural America. In the United States, suicide was responsible for 46,000 deaths in 2020. That is approximately 1 suicide every 11 minutes. Suicide is a …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/about/index.html

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Hamilton Health Box raises $10M for primary care 'microclinics'

(7 days ago) WEBHybrid primary care clinic operator Hamilton Health Box unboxed a $10 million Series A led by 1588 Ventures. Why it matters: The model has been tried by …

https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/05/20/hamilton-health-box-raises-10m-rural-primary-care-microclinics

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Heart Disease Facts Heart Disease CDC

(Just Now) WEBOne person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. 1. About 695,000 people died from heart disease in 2021—that's 1 in every 5 deaths. 1 2. Heart disease costs …

https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

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Texas universities slashed hundreds of jobs and programs after …

(2 days ago) WEBThe University of Texas system’s nine academic and five health campuses have slashed 311 full- and part-time positions since the ban took effect Jan. 1. as well …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-universities-slashed-hundreds-jobs-programs-states-dei-ban-rcna152393

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Texas Gov. Abbott pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing …

(7 days ago) WEBAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/texas-gov-abbott-pardons-ex-army-sergeant-convicted-of-killing-black-lives-matter-protester-in-2020

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