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The Rural Monitor
The health impacts of extreme heat events are being felt
by both urban and rural populations. But experts say the
factors contributing to urban and rural vulnerability may
differ significantly — and some of the most promising
strategies for mitigating the impacts in urban areas may
not be as useful in sparsely populated rural counties.
Exploring Rural Health Podcast
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podcast episode, Rural Recovery
Housing with Ernie Fletcher and Erica Walker. New
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News Headlines
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How Will Rural Americans Fare During Medicaid Unwinding? Experts Fear They're on Their Own
KFF Health News, USA Today -
A New Federal Model for Rural Hospitals May Help Them Stay Open. So Far, Georgia Has Only One
Georgia Public Broadcasting
New in the Online Library
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Examining Rural-Urban Differences in the Availability of Hospital-Based Cardiac Services Between 2010-2020
Source: Rural and Minority Health Research Center (formerly the South Carolina Rural Health Research Center) -
Rural Disaster Behavioral Health: A Guide for Outreach Workers and Crisis Counselors
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -
Rural Emergency Hospitals: Legislative and Regulatory Considerations for States
Source: National Academy for State Health Policy
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