Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Adapting an Evidence-based Curriculum in a Rural Setting: The Longer-Term Impacts of "Reducing the Risk" in Kentucky
Presents evidence on two-year outcomes among students in rural Kentucky high schools who participated in a program designed to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Author(s): Brian Goesling, Joanne Lee, Robert G. Wood, Susan Zief
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Presents evidence on two-year outcomes among students in rural Kentucky high schools who participated in a program designed to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
Author(s): Brian Goesling, Joanne Lee, Robert G. Wood, Susan Zief
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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The Rural Inpatient Mortality Study: Does Urban-Rural County Classification Predict Hospital Mortality in California?
Highlights a study on the correlation between rural hospitals and higher rates of hospital mortality in California. Breaks down data by Critical Access Hospital (CAH) classification and NCHS rurality-based class.
Author(s): Daniel T Linnen, John Kornak, Caroline Stephens
Citation: The Permanente Journal, 22, 17-078
Date: 03/2018
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Highlights a study on the correlation between rural hospitals and higher rates of hospital mortality in California. Breaks down data by Critical Access Hospital (CAH) classification and NCHS rurality-based class.
Author(s): Daniel T Linnen, John Kornak, Caroline Stephens
Citation: The Permanente Journal, 22, 17-078
Date: 03/2018
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Combating the Opioid Crisis: Prevention and Public Health Solutions
Presents the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on preventative measures and the role of public health in combating the opioid crisis. Features testimony from representatives of the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the National Indian Health Board, among others.
Additional links: Michael E. Kilkenny Testimony, Stacy Bohlen Testimony
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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Presents the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on preventative measures and the role of public health in combating the opioid crisis. Features testimony from representatives of the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the National Indian Health Board, among others.
Additional links: Michael E. Kilkenny Testimony, Stacy Bohlen Testimony
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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The Geographic Variation in the Cost of the Opioid Crisis
Presents a study on the economic costs of the opioid crisis across the nation. Features state-by-state and county-level data on the monetary burden of opioid misuse on communities.
Author(s): Alex Brill, Scott Ganz
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: American Enterprise Institute
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Presents a study on the economic costs of the opioid crisis across the nation. Features state-by-state and county-level data on the monetary burden of opioid misuse on communities.
Author(s): Alex Brill, Scott Ganz
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: American Enterprise Institute
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Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids, Cocaine, and Psychostimulants — United States, 2015–2016
Examines age-adjusted death rates for overdoses involving all opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulants with abuse potential. Includes data by opioid subcategory for prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. Provides data by urbanization level for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties, as well as data by decedent demographics.
Author(s): Puja Seth, Lawrence Scholl, Rose A. Rudd, Sarah Bacon
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(12), 349-358
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines age-adjusted death rates for overdoses involving all opioids, cocaine, and psychostimulants with abuse potential. Includes data by opioid subcategory for prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids. Provides data by urbanization level for metropolitan, micropolitan, and noncore counties, as well as data by decedent demographics.
Author(s): Puja Seth, Lawrence Scholl, Rose A. Rudd, Sarah Bacon
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(12), 349-358
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Receipt of a Sexual Risk Assessment From a Doctor or Medical Care Provider in the Past Year Among Women and Men Aged 15–44 With Recent Sexual Activity
Reports on receipt of sexual risk assessments among sexually active men and women aged 15-44, based on 2011–2015 data from the National Survey of Family Growth. Includes data by urban and rural patient residence.
Author(s): Casey E. Copen
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Reports on receipt of sexual risk assessments among sexually active men and women aged 15-44, based on 2011–2015 data from the National Survey of Family Growth. Includes data by urban and rural patient residence.
Author(s): Casey E. Copen
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Infectious Diseases and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Policy Issues and Recommendations
Report details policy recommendations regarding infectious diseases, such as HIV and HCV, linked to injection drug use (IDU). Recommendations look at prevention as well as treatment. Features several important policy considerations for rural communities.
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organizations: HIV Medicine Association, Infectious Disease Society of America, Pediatric Infectious Disease Society
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Report details policy recommendations regarding infectious diseases, such as HIV and HCV, linked to injection drug use (IDU). Recommendations look at prevention as well as treatment. Features several important policy considerations for rural communities.
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organizations: HIV Medicine Association, Infectious Disease Society of America, Pediatric Infectious Disease Society
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A Healthy Smile Never Gets Old: A California Report on the Oral Health of Older Adults
Highlights oral health status and key issues among older adults living in California. Compares rates of untreated tooth decay and complete tooth loss in urban and rural areas of the state.
Author(s): Sahiti Bhaskara, Conrado E. Barzaga
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Center for Oral Health
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Highlights oral health status and key issues among older adults living in California. Compares rates of untreated tooth decay and complete tooth loss in urban and rural areas of the state.
Author(s): Sahiti Bhaskara, Conrado E. Barzaga
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Center for Oral Health
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Integrating Infectious Disease Considerations with Response to the Opioid Epidemic: A Workshop
Presentation recordings discusses the link between the opioid crisis and infectious diseases, such as HIV and HCV. Features state-by-state, county-level, and rural information, particularly in southern states.
Additional links: Jody Rich: Correctional Health, Nickolas Zaller: Challenges and Opportunities in Rural America
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Presentation recordings discusses the link between the opioid crisis and infectious diseases, such as HIV and HCV. Features state-by-state, county-level, and rural information, particularly in southern states.
Additional links: Jody Rich: Correctional Health, Nickolas Zaller: Challenges and Opportunities in Rural America
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Drug Overdose Rates Are Highest in Places With the Most Economic and Family Distress
Examines county-level drug-related mortality as it relates to economic distress and family dissolution. Includes discussion of differences in mortality seen in farm-dependent and mining-dependent rural counties.
Author(s): Shannon M. Monnat
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Examines county-level drug-related mortality as it relates to economic distress and family dissolution. Includes discussion of differences in mortality seen in farm-dependent and mining-dependent rural counties.
Author(s): Shannon M. Monnat
Date: 03/2018
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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