Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Culture

Mental Health: Culture, Race, and Ethnicity — A Supplement to Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
Provides comprehensive coverage of issues relevant to the mental health of different racial and ethnic groups. Includes some information specific to rural areas.
Date: 2001
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Indigenous Health Research Dashboard
Presents an online database of indigenous health research from 2020 to the present. Allows users to view publications in list form or as a data visualization.
Sponsoring organization: Arizona State University
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Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Tribal Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Case study on the Three Fires Cancer Consortium, a training and support program focused on promoting colorectal cancer screening and reducing disparities in tribal communities in Michigan. Includes discussion of patient navigation, cultural appropriateness, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs
A website that compiles resources to assist child nutrition programs (CNP) in providing indigenous foods as reimbursable meals. Includes tip sheets, nutritional information, policy guidance, and more.
Sponsoring organization: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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Central Valley Rural Education and Health Alliance (REHA) (Historical)
A collaboration of rural educators, administrators, and school-based health professions working to improve education and health outcomes in California's rural Central Valley. Includes resources and promising practices to address the physical, mental, and behavioral health of students, as well as reduce chronic absences, create a positive culture, and improve school readiness, among other issues.
Sponsoring organization: Regional Educational Laboratory Program
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Indian Health Service Upcoming Webinars
Lists the upcoming webinars by the Indian Health Service. Presents virtual discussions on a variety of topics pertaining to the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Urban Indian Health Institute COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Provides information resources to address COVID-19 and vaccine hesitancy in Native American communities. Tools include vaccination messaging and conversation guides, fact sheet, social media resources, and video interviews.
Sponsoring organization: Urban Indian Health Institute
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University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Infectious Diseases (ID) Project ECHO
Shares knowledge and expertise through telementoring for healthcare providers to enhance their capacity to treat complex health conditions in underserved communities. Current project aims to assist healthcare workers in identifying COVID-19 health disparities, developing targeted strategies to mitigate those disparities, and implementing quality improvement projects to promote health equity and cultural sensitivity.
Sponsoring organization: University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Vaccine Central
Resources to support health departments, community-based organizations, and others with vaccine efforts among refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities.
Sponsoring organization: National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants
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E-learning Program: Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals
Presents a 5-hour on demand e-learning program to help healthcare professionals increase their cultural and linguistic competency. The program is accredited for contact hours for many health professionals.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health
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