Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Access
Equitable COVID-19 Testing Access for Underserved Communities: The Success of Vending Machines
Examines the public health strategy of the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to use vending machines for free distribution of COVID-19 tests. Focuses on placement of vending machines to improve access in rural and underserved areas, mitigating the spread of disease.
Author(s): Danielle Jamerson, Kimberly Franich, Cassius Lockett
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 114(S7), S558-S561
Date: 10/2024
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Examines the public health strategy of the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to use vending machines for free distribution of COVID-19 tests. Focuses on placement of vending machines to improve access in rural and underserved areas, mitigating the spread of disease.
Author(s): Danielle Jamerson, Kimberly Franich, Cassius Lockett
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 114(S7), S558-S561
Date: 10/2024
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Cross-Border Utilization of Cancer Care by Patients in the US and Mexico – A Survey of Mexican Oncologists
Examines cancer care utilization among patients who cross the U.S.-Mexico border to receive care, utilizing data from a survey of 66 cancer care providers working in Mexican border states. Provides data on treatments received and reasons for receiving cross-border care among U.S. and Mexico-based patients.
Author(s): Michael LaPelusa, Haydee Verduzco-Aguirre, Fernando Diaz, Fernando Aldaco, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis
Citation: Globalization and Health, 19, 78
Date: 10/2024
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Examines cancer care utilization among patients who cross the U.S.-Mexico border to receive care, utilizing data from a survey of 66 cancer care providers working in Mexican border states. Provides data on treatments received and reasons for receiving cross-border care among U.S. and Mexico-based patients.
Author(s): Michael LaPelusa, Haydee Verduzco-Aguirre, Fernando Diaz, Fernando Aldaco, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis
Citation: Globalization and Health, 19, 78
Date: 10/2024
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Associations between Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index Scores, Rurality, and Histoplasmosis Incidence, 8 US States
Examines association between histoplasmosis and race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and rurality, utilizing county-level Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index (MH SVI) data. Breaks down histoplasmosis infection rates by level of rurality, with additional data on rurality and infection for 8 MH SVI themes including socioeconomic status, minority status and language, healthcare infrastructure and access, and more. Discusses rural health access and health disparities.
Author(s): Dallas J. Smith, Malavika Rajeev, Kristina Boyd, et al.
Citation: Emerging Infectious Diseases, 30(10)
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines association between histoplasmosis and race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and rurality, utilizing county-level Minority Health Social Vulnerability Index (MH SVI) data. Breaks down histoplasmosis infection rates by level of rurality, with additional data on rurality and infection for 8 MH SVI themes including socioeconomic status, minority status and language, healthcare infrastructure and access, and more. Discusses rural health access and health disparities.
Author(s): Dallas J. Smith, Malavika Rajeev, Kristina Boyd, et al.
Citation: Emerging Infectious Diseases, 30(10)
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Palau: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights Palau's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights Palau's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Hawaii: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Describes Hawaii's maternal and child health programs, which include priorities related to family planning, food security, rates of child abuse and neglect, health screenings for children, wellness visits and vaccination, mental healthcare, telehealth access, and more. Discusses healthcare access issues for rural residents, activities by the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Medicaid provider shortages, and other rural-relevant issues.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Hawaii State Department of Health
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Describes Hawaii's maternal and child health programs, which include priorities related to family planning, food security, rates of child abuse and neglect, health screenings for children, wellness visits and vaccination, mental healthcare, telehealth access, and more. Discusses healthcare access issues for rural residents, activities by the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, Medicaid provider shortages, and other rural-relevant issues.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Hawaii State Department of Health
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Montana State Health Improvement Plan, 2024-2028
Details the goals and priorities of the state of Montana to address heath disparities. Highlights three priority areas, including behavioral health, cardiovascular health, and maternal health. Discusses goals relating to rural communities and healthcare providers.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Details the goals and priorities of the state of Montana to address heath disparities. Highlights three priority areas, including behavioral health, cardiovascular health, and maternal health. Discusses goals relating to rural communities and healthcare providers.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
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Expanding Rural Access – Key Insights from Implementing Telehealth Access Points Across Oklahoma
A recorded webinar that discusses the implementation of 5 telehealth access points in Oklahoma. Provides lessons learned and potential strategies to improve future telehealth services. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Samuel Karns
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Heartland Telehealth Resource Center
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A recorded webinar that discusses the implementation of 5 telehealth access points in Oklahoma. Provides lessons learned and potential strategies to improve future telehealth services. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Samuel Karns
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Heartland Telehealth Resource Center
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Medication-Based Treatment among Rural, Primary Care Patients Diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
Explores prescribing rates of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in primary care settings in rural and urban areas. Discusses the use of medications for treating OUD and AUD and looks for differences in utilization by rural and urban providers. Breaks down data by patient age, sex, and medication type, among other measures.
Author(s): Emily Kan, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Larissa J. Mooney, et al.
Citation: Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 164, 20933
Date: 09/2024
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Explores prescribing rates of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (MAUD) in primary care settings in rural and urban areas. Discusses the use of medications for treating OUD and AUD and looks for differences in utilization by rural and urban providers. Breaks down data by patient age, sex, and medication type, among other measures.
Author(s): Emily Kan, Laura-Mae Baldwin, Larissa J. Mooney, et al.
Citation: Journal of Substance Use & Addiction Treatment, 164, 20933
Date: 09/2024
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Legislative Resolution 374: Interim Study to Examine the Availability of Healthy and Affordable Food Choices in Nebraska Communities
Reports on food insecurity and independent grocery stores in rural Nebraska, with data on communities' food access, factors influencing food security in rural areas, and independent grocery stores' operations and community benefit. Highlights program models supporting food access and sustainability.
Author(s): Carlie Jonas
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Affairs
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Reports on food insecurity and independent grocery stores in rural Nebraska, with data on communities' food access, factors influencing food security in rural areas, and independent grocery stores' operations and community benefit. Highlights program models supporting food access and sustainability.
Author(s): Carlie Jonas
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Affairs
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Designing Survey-Based Mobile Interfaces for Rural Patients With Cancer Using Apple's ResearchKit and CareKit: Usability Study
Examines the usability of mobile health (mHealth) interfaces for patients with cancer in rural settings, utilizing a survey of 30 current or postsurgery patients. Provides data on app use habits, familiarity with mHealth, and responses to specific mobile user interfaces. Discusses approaches to facilitating mHealth access among patients with limited digital literacy.
Author(s): Alyssa Donawa, Christian Powell, Rong Wang, et al.
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8, e57801
Date: 09/2024
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Examines the usability of mobile health (mHealth) interfaces for patients with cancer in rural settings, utilizing a survey of 30 current or postsurgery patients. Provides data on app use habits, familiarity with mHealth, and responses to specific mobile user interfaces. Discusses approaches to facilitating mHealth access among patients with limited digital literacy.
Author(s): Alyssa Donawa, Christian Powell, Rong Wang, et al.
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8, e57801
Date: 09/2024
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