Rural Health
Resources by State: Iowa
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and the Incidence of Lung Cancer in the Agricultural Health Study
Presents an exploration of incidents of lung cancer in agricultural workers due to exposure from pesticides. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study, which surveys agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.
Author(s): Matthew R. Bonner, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 125(4), 544-551
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Presents an exploration of incidents of lung cancer in agricultural workers due to exposure from pesticides. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study, which surveys agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.
Author(s): Matthew R. Bonner, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 125(4), 544-551
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Evaluation of Provider Network in the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan, 2014-2016
Reports on Iowa's Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) provider network established due to the poor oral health status of low-income residents and need for dental care within the state. Compares the first and second year of the DWP using outcomes measures that include dentist supply and distance to the nearest dentist in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Susan McKernan, Mark Pooley, Aparna Ingleshwar, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Reports on Iowa's Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) provider network established due to the poor oral health status of low-income residents and need for dental care within the state. Compares the first and second year of the DWP using outcomes measures that include dentist supply and distance to the nearest dentist in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Susan McKernan, Mark Pooley, Aparna Ingleshwar, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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A Longitudinal Study of Atrazine and 2,4-D Exposure and Oxidative Stress Markers among Iowa Corn Farmers
Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Impacts
Highlights programs in 6 rural counties to improve the health and well-being of children and families supported by the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative. Programs included the expansion of the early childhood care and education program, promotion of physical activity through the development of walking and biking routes, and improved accessibility to local foods and support for the local economy.
Date: 2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College
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Highlights programs in 6 rural counties to improve the health and well-being of children and families supported by the Northeast Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative. Programs included the expansion of the early childhood care and education program, promotion of physical activity through the development of walking and biking routes, and improved accessibility to local foods and support for the local economy.
Date: 2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Luther College, Northeast Iowa Community College
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Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM): Baseline Process/Implementation Report
Reports on the progress, challenges, and future concerns during the pre-implementation (2015) and the first-year implementation (2016) of the Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM) test grant to improve population health, transform healthcare, and promote sustainability in rural and urban counties of Iowa. Discusses 5 main SIM activities: Plan for Population Health (PPH), Community Care Coalitions (C3) including rural counties, Statewide Alert Network (SWAN), Community-Based Performance Improvement (CBPI), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP).
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Reports on the progress, challenges, and future concerns during the pre-implementation (2015) and the first-year implementation (2016) of the Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM) test grant to improve population health, transform healthcare, and promote sustainability in rural and urban counties of Iowa. Discusses 5 main SIM activities: Plan for Population Health (PPH), Community Care Coalitions (C3) including rural counties, Statewide Alert Network (SWAN), Community-Based Performance Improvement (CBPI), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP).
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Iowa Department of Public Health Workforce Report to the Iowa Legislature
Reports on state funding and how it aligns with the priorities and goals of the public health department's healthcare workforce programs. Provides recommendations, describes strategies, and identifies appropriated allocations in support of rural and urban healthcare workforce initiatives within the state.
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Reports on state funding and how it aligns with the priorities and goals of the public health department's healthcare workforce programs. Provides recommendations, describes strategies, and identifies appropriated allocations in support of rural and urban healthcare workforce initiatives within the state.
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
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Implementation of the Federal Rural IMPACT Demonstration
Overview of the first year of the White House Rural Council and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' demonstration project, focused on improving social determinants of health and designed to reduce poverty through coordinated services for children and parents. Discusses key findings and identifies possible lessons for policymakers and stakeholders. Includes appendix with profiles of the 10 demonstration sites.
Author(s): Alana Landey, Pam Winston, Pierre Joseph
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Overview of the first year of the White House Rural Council and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' demonstration project, focused on improving social determinants of health and designed to reduce poverty through coordinated services for children and parents. Discusses key findings and identifies possible lessons for policymakers and stakeholders. Includes appendix with profiles of the 10 demonstration sites.
Author(s): Alana Landey, Pam Winston, Pierre Joseph
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Early Elective Delivery and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean in Rural US Maternity Hospitals
Results of a telephone survey of 263 rural hospitals in nine states, describing policies related to early elective delivery and vaginal birth after cesarean procedures. Includes statistics with breakdowns by birth volume, types and numbers of clinicians delivering babies, and types of operating rooms for cesareans.
Author(s): Demetra Heinrich, Rachel Vogel, Katy Kozhimannil
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 16(4), 3956
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
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Results of a telephone survey of 263 rural hospitals in nine states, describing policies related to early elective delivery and vaginal birth after cesarean procedures. Includes statistics with breakdowns by birth volume, types and numbers of clinicians delivering babies, and types of operating rooms for cesareans.
Author(s): Demetra Heinrich, Rachel Vogel, Katy Kozhimannil
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 16(4), 3956
Date: 11/2016
Type: Document
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Utility of the Living (Well Through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise Program as a County-Delivered Extension Program
Evaluates the suitability of the county Extension to deliver the Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) program, a group-based exercise program for rural residing older adults providing low-cost, effective physical activities to address chronic health conditions and improve health-related quality of life.
Author(s): Ashleigh J. Sowle, Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Warren D. Franke
Citation: Journal of Extension, 54(4), rb5
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
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Evaluates the suitability of the county Extension to deliver the Living (well through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) program, a group-based exercise program for rural residing older adults providing low-cost, effective physical activities to address chronic health conditions and improve health-related quality of life.
Author(s): Ashleigh J. Sowle, Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Warren D. Franke
Citation: Journal of Extension, 54(4), rb5
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
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Population Health Strategies of Critical Access Hospitals
Provides examples of population health strategies developed by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) from 8 different rural communities that have significantly contributed to the improvement of population health and the health of their community.
Author(s): John Gale, Andrew Coburn, Karen Pearson, Zachariah Croll, George Shaler
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Provides examples of population health strategies developed by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) from 8 different rural communities that have significantly contributed to the improvement of population health and the health of their community.
Author(s): John Gale, Andrew Coburn, Karen Pearson, Zachariah Croll, George Shaler
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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