Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Oral Health in Rural Communities Topic Guide
Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Topic Guide
Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Mental Health Topic Guide
Information, resources and frequently asked questions on rural mental health services and issues. Details the state of mental health, suicide prevention, and access to mental health services in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Information, resources and frequently asked questions on rural mental health services and issues. Details the state of mental health, suicide prevention, and access to mental health services in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Pharmacy and Prescription Drugs Topic Guide
Addresses challenges related to providing access to prescription medications in rural communities, the financial viability of rural pharmacies, rural pharmacy workforce shortages, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and new business models and technological advances for providing pharmacy services in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Addresses challenges related to providing access to prescription medications in rural communities, the financial viability of rural pharmacies, rural pharmacy workforce shortages, the 340B Drug Pricing Program, and new business models and technological advances for providing pharmacy services in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Locate treatment facilities addressing mental health and substance use disorders by address, ZIP code, city, county, or state. Presents facilities by treatment type, such as mental health, substance use, opioid treatment program, buprenorphine practitioner, or health care center.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Locate treatment facilities addressing mental health and substance use disorders by address, ZIP code, city, county, or state. Presents facilities by treatment type, such as mental health, substance use, opioid treatment program, buprenorphine practitioner, or health care center.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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US-Mexico Border Program
Information on the Border 2025 Program, a bi-national program to address the environmental and public health problems in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Information on the Border 2025 Program, a bi-national program to address the environmental and public health problems in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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NACCHO Model Practices Database
Lists effective and innovative public health practices which are searchable by state, year, and size. Includes approaches used in rural areas.
Additional links: Previous Winners
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Lists effective and innovative public health practices which are searchable by state, year, and size. Includes approaches used in rural areas.
Additional links: Previous Winners
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Caring for the Ages
Monthly publication for post-acute and long-term care professionals covering clinical developments, best practices, and the impact of legal issues and healthcare policy on the field. Includes some articles specific to rural post-acute and long-term care.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
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Monthly publication for post-acute and long-term care professionals covering clinical developments, best practices, and the impact of legal issues and healthcare policy on the field. Includes some articles specific to rural post-acute and long-term care.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
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Clinicians' Consultation Center
Provides clinicians of all experience levels prompt, expert responses to questions about managing HIV/AIDS, perinatal HIV, pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, and substance use management.
Type: Hotline
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Provides clinicians of all experience levels prompt, expert responses to questions about managing HIV/AIDS, perinatal HIV, pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, and substance use management.
Type: Hotline
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HCUPnet
Online tool for accessing Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project data. Provides access to health statistics for hospital inpatient and emergency department settings, as well as population-based healthcare data on counties. Includes data on diagnoses and procedures, quality indicators, and all stays.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Online tool for accessing Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project data. Provides access to health statistics for hospital inpatient and emergency department settings, as well as population-based healthcare data on counties. Includes data on diagnoses and procedures, quality indicators, and all stays.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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