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Resources by Topic: Health disparities

Oral Healthcare in Rural America
Webinar highlighting oral healthcare in rural Texas and nationally. Discusses common oral health disparities, common causes of poor oral health, prevention measures, access to oral healthcare, insurance rates, and oral healthcare projects in Texas. See video description for transcript.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: University of Texas at Arlington Center for Rural Health and Nursing
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Dental Patients 35 Years and Older A Follow-up Report to the 2015 Survey
Details the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native adults over 35. Presents rates of AI/AN people with untreated decay and caries, severe periodontal disease, and missing teeth, among other measures. Compares AI/AN rates with the U.S. as a whole and with other groups.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Urban–Rural Differences in Mental and Physical Health among Primary Care Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Secondary Analysis from a Randomized Clinical Trial
Presents a study on the differences in mental and physical health outcomes for people with multiple chronic conditions in rural and urban areas with access to primary care providers. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, such as age, income, and chronic conditions, among others.
Author(s): Levi N. Bonnell, Jessica Clifton, Gail L. Rose, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), 15580
Date: 11/2022
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Barriers and Facilitators for Low-Dose Computed Tomography Lung Cancer Screening in Rural Populations in the United States: A Scoping Review Protocol
Describes a scoping review methodology to research rural health disparities related to low-dose computed tomography lung cancer screenings in rural areas of the United States.
Author(s): Michelle Palokas, Elizabeth Hinton, Roy Duhe, et al.
Citation: JBI Evidence Synthesis, 20(11), 2727-2733
Date: 11/2022
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Streamlining Research Access
Features an interview with Per Ostmo, Program Director of the Rural Health Research Gateway. Discusses the mission of the Gateway and highlights some of the research projects rural health research centers (RHRCs) have undertaken. Highlights some challenges facing rural healthcare delivery and points to some conclusions drawn from RHRC research.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Physician Publishing, Inc.
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Economic Development and Native Communities: An Interview with Martin Jennings
An interview with Martin Jennings, leader of the Northwest Indian Community Development Center, a native-controlled nonprofit with a focus on wellness for American Indian families in northern Minnesota.
Author(s): Joelle Cook, Martin Jennings
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: FSG
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National Rural Health Day Webinar: CMS Framework for Advancing Health Care
Recording of a November 15, 2022, webinar providing an overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) Framework for Advancing Health Care in Rural, Tribal and Geographically Isolated Communities. Discusses the CMS Framework for Health Equity and identifies other rural health resources, including other recent CMS rural health reports.
Additional links: Presentation Slides, Transcript
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Responding to One Rural Community's Primary Care Needs: Investing in Workforce and Broad Community Stakeholder Engagement
Commentary describing a model in which an academic health system in Rockingham County, North Carolina made targeted primary care investments to address rural health disparities while working to ensure sustainability within the health workforce. Examines challenges to improving rural health outcomes and offers suggestions for health systems seeking to replicate the Rockingham model.
Author(s): Sherry Hay, Emily M. Hawes, Alyssa Zamierowski, Stokes Ann Hunt, Cristen P. Page
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 83(6), 435-439
Date: 11/2022
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Native American Veterans: Ensuring Access to VA Health Care and Benefits
Recording of a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discusses access to benefits and healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Features testimonies from representatives for the Indian Health Service, the Veterans Health Administration, the Blackfeet Veterans Alliance, the National Congress of American Indians, the National Indian Health Board, and National Council of Urban Indian Health.
Additional links: Larry Wright Jr. Testimony, Leo Pollock Testimony, Mark Upton Testimony, Nickolaus Lewis Testimony, Roselyn Tso Testimony, Sonya Tetnowski Testimony
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organizations: Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. Senate
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Bringing Community Voice into Cross-Sector Data Sharing: Addressing the Health Needs of Children and Youth in Rural South Carolina
A case study that discusses collaboration across multiple organizations involved with the Learning and Action in Policy and Partnerships (LAPP) initiative to improve data sharing related to youth living in rural South Carolina. Discusses how improved data sharing and collaboration can help rural schools and community leaders address students' physical and mental health needs.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organizations: Center for Health Care Strategies, Data Across Sectors for Health
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