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Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health workforce

Area Health Resources Files (AHRF)
Provides access to data on healthcare facilities, healthcare utilization, demographics, and social determinants of health by state and county. Includes data for health workforce and health professions training at the state level. Shares data from a variety of sources.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers (GRECC)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs centers of excellence focused on aging. GRECCs are located at medical centers across the center, and each includes a research, an education, and a clinical component that work together to provide care to the aging veteran population and train healthcare professionals.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
Provides information on the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor program for participants, sponsors, and for host families or employers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services oversees the program for visitors pursuing health research and clinical care.
Sponsoring organization: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
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Wisconsin Partnership Program
Works to build public and community health skills, leadership, and collaboration to improve Wisconsin residents' health. Provides resources for continuing education and training targeted toward healthcare practitioners and providers, healthcare systems, community leaders, and public health agencies.
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Colorado Rural Health Center - Map Resources
Thematic maps on topics relevant to rural healthcare, including healthcare facilities, health workforce, and enrollment in Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs.
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
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Alaska Community Health Aide Program
Describes the Community Health Aide Program (CHAP) and the network of Community Health Aides/Practitioners from more than 170 rural Alaska villages. Provides information and resources for training, and completes assessments and referrals for community members in need of healthcare.
Sponsoring organization: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
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Area Health Education Centers Directory
Directory of Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) and AHEC Programs by state. AHECs work to recruit, train, and retain health professionals committed to underserved communities.
Sponsoring organization: National AHEC Organization
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PubMed Search: Healthcare Workforce and Rural Health
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on the topic of rural healthcare workforce.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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PubMed Search: Rural Pharmacy Services
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on pharmacy services in rural areas.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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PubMed Search: Dental Health in Rural Areas
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on oral health, dental facilities, and dental care providers in rural areas.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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