Other Case Studies and Collections of Program Examples
In addition to RHIhub's Rural Health Models and Innovations rural program examples, you may also want to browse other case studies, databases, and websites with collections of health programs.
Each resource listed below uses its own criteria for selecting program examples, which may range from programs known to be effective based on research to anecdotal accounts. In each resource, you may want to review information on the level of evidence required for a program's selection.
May include non-rural programs that could be applicable to rural health delivery.
Case Study: Hospital's School-to-Work Program Aids Young Adults with Disabilities
Presents results from a Project SEARCH program, carried out by York General Health Care Services, located in York, Nebraska, and several other local partners. Shares approaches, key steps, and lessons learned from York General's work with community stakeholders to prepare and transition young adults with disabilities into the healthcare workforce.
Sponsoring organization: Bryan Health
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Presents results from a Project SEARCH program, carried out by York General Health Care Services, located in York, Nebraska, and several other local partners. Shares approaches, key steps, and lessons learned from York General's work with community stakeholders to prepare and transition young adults with disabilities into the healthcare workforce.
Sponsoring organization: Bryan Health
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Case Study: Hospital and Fitness Center Join Forces for a Healthy Community
Highlights a partnership between Columbus Community Hospital, located in Columbus, Nebraska, and the YMCA that resulted in a number of additional or improved health and wellness services in the community, including a new fitness center. Shares the key steps, project successes, lessons learned, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Bryan Health, Columbus Community Hospital, YMCA
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Highlights a partnership between Columbus Community Hospital, located in Columbus, Nebraska, and the YMCA that resulted in a number of additional or improved health and wellness services in the community, including a new fitness center. Shares the key steps, project successes, lessons learned, and more.
Sponsoring organizations: Bryan Health, Columbus Community Hospital, YMCA
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Profiles of Value Based Care in Action
Profiles of rural healthcare organizations that are taking innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and finance.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Profiles of rural healthcare organizations that are taking innovative approaches to healthcare delivery and finance.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Brownfields Grantee Success Stories
Features EPA-funded projects to restore areas where hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants were present. Includes examples of rural brownfield projects.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Features EPA-funded projects to restore areas where hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants were present. Includes examples of rural brownfield projects.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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What's Working in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
A collection of programs aimed at improving the health of communities and reducing the burden of chronic disease.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
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A collection of programs aimed at improving the health of communities and reducing the burden of chronic disease.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
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Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs
A searchable database of cancer control interventions and program materials, designed to provide program planners and public health practitioners easy and immediate access to program materials. Includes programs used in rural settings.
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
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A searchable database of cancer control interventions and program materials, designed to provide program planners and public health practitioners easy and immediate access to program materials. Includes programs used in rural settings.
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
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County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
County-by-county information on health outcomes and health factors. Each county is ranked within its state. Includes data related to length of life, quality of life, clinical care, health behaviors, social and economic factors that impact health, and the physical environment. State Health Gaps reports explore differences in health among counties for each state. Also includes examples of how the rankings have been used and of effective programs and policies to improve health.
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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County-by-county information on health outcomes and health factors. Each county is ranked within its state. Includes data related to length of life, quality of life, clinical care, health behaviors, social and economic factors that impact health, and the physical environment. State Health Gaps reports explore differences in health among counties for each state. Also includes examples of how the rankings have been used and of effective programs and policies to improve health.
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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The Community Guide
Shares effective methods for improving population health and addressing public health issues using an informed, evidence-based approach from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Shares effective methods for improving population health and addressing public health issues using an informed, evidence-based approach from the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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IHS Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Success Stories
A collection of best practices, promising practices, local case studies, resources, and policies concerning healthcare for Native American communities.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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A collection of best practices, promising practices, local case studies, resources, and policies concerning healthcare for Native American communities.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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NACCHO Model Practices Database
Lists effective and innovative public health practices which are searchable by state and population served. Includes approaches used in rural areas.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Lists effective and innovative public health practices which are searchable by state and population served. Includes approaches used in rural areas.
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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