Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Clinics
Impact of the Health Center Program
Brief overview of the Health Center Program, focusing on the goals of preserving access to affordable primary care, addressing emergent public health needs, and driving quality improvement.
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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Brief overview of the Health Center Program, focusing on the goals of preserving access to affordable primary care, addressing emergent public health needs, and driving quality improvement.
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Primary Health Care
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Arkansas NHSC Registered Sites Program Coverage
Map of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) registered sites in Arkansas by county, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, correctional facilities, community outpatient facilities, hospitals, substance use disorder treatment sites, and private practices.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Map of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) registered sites in Arkansas by county, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, correctional facilities, community outpatient facilities, hospitals, substance use disorder treatment sites, and private practices.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Arkansas Federally Qualified Health Centers Coverage
Map showing counties which have or lack a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Arkansas.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Map showing counties which have or lack a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Arkansas.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Arkansas Rural Health Clinic Program Coverage
Map showing the locations of provider-based and freestanding Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) at the county level in Arkansas.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Map showing the locations of provider-based and freestanding Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) at the county level in Arkansas.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Building Engagement Using Financial Incentives for Colorectal Cancer Screening (BENEFIT-C) in a Rural Louisiana Federally Qualified Health Center
Examines a feasibility pilot trial that evaluates a financial incentive intervention aimed at increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the rural Acadiana region of Louisiana. Compares intervention and control patient groups to analyze the impact of using financial incentives to improve completion of CRC screenings.
Author(s): Laura M. Perry, Erin Peacock, Angela LeBlanc, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 61(2), e70011
Date: 07/2025
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Examines a feasibility pilot trial that evaluates a financial incentive intervention aimed at increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the rural Acadiana region of Louisiana. Compares intervention and control patient groups to analyze the impact of using financial incentives to improve completion of CRC screenings.
Author(s): Laura M. Perry, Erin Peacock, Angela LeBlanc, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 61(2), e70011
Date: 07/2025
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Mapping Healthcare Deserts: Over 80% of the Country Still Lacks Adequate Access to Healthcare
Provides information on healthcare and pharmacy deserts in the United States. Includes an interactive county-level U.S. map that shows healthcare deserts in the following categories: pharmacy, primary care, hospital, hospital beds, trauma center, and health center.
Author(s): Amanda Nguyen
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: GoodRx
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Provides information on healthcare and pharmacy deserts in the United States. Includes an interactive county-level U.S. map that shows healthcare deserts in the following categories: pharmacy, primary care, hospital, hospital beds, trauma center, and health center.
Author(s): Amanda Nguyen
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: GoodRx
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Understanding and Navigating Commingling - RHC Edition
Recording of a July 17, 2025, webinar discussing how Rural Health Clinics can share resources and be located in the same space as other Medicare entities and remain compliant with Medicare regulations. Describes common commingling issues and best practices. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series.
Additional links: Presentation Slides
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Recording of a July 17, 2025, webinar discussing how Rural Health Clinics can share resources and be located in the same space as other Medicare entities and remain compliant with Medicare regulations. Describes common commingling issues and best practices. Part of the Rural Health Clinic Technical Assistance Series.
Additional links: Presentation Slides
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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North Carolina State Designated Rural Health Centers: SFY 2026
North Carolina map showing Rural Health Center site county coverage and locations of the 18 state designated Rural Health Center sites.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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North Carolina map showing Rural Health Center site county coverage and locations of the 18 state designated Rural Health Center sites.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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South Carolina Community Health Center Sites 2025
County-level South Carolina map showing names and locations of Community Health Center sites.
Date: 06/2025
Sponsoring organization: South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
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County-level South Carolina map showing names and locations of Community Health Center sites.
Date: 06/2025
Sponsoring organization: South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
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Difference-Making Factors for Successful Implementation of a Multicomponent Colorectal Cancer Screening Program in Rural Clinics (SMARTER CRC)
Evaluates multicomponent colorectal cancer screening programs at 14 rural primary care clinics to identify factors associated with higher rates of screening. Interventions include using mailed outreach materials and patient navigation programs in partnership with health plans. Discusses the effectiveness of outreach activities conducted by the clinic or a third-party vendor as well as collaborations between clinics and health plans.
Author(s): Amanda F. Petrik, Brittany Badicke, Melinda M. Davis, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Medicine, 12
Date: 06/2025
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Evaluates multicomponent colorectal cancer screening programs at 14 rural primary care clinics to identify factors associated with higher rates of screening. Interventions include using mailed outreach materials and patient navigation programs in partnership with health plans. Discusses the effectiveness of outreach activities conducted by the clinic or a third-party vendor as well as collaborations between clinics and health plans.
Author(s): Amanda F. Petrik, Brittany Badicke, Melinda M. Davis, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Medicine, 12
Date: 06/2025
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