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As the South Grows: On Fertile Soil
Examines the discrepancy between philanthropic efforts in the South and other regions of the U.S. and some of the health concerns they face. Provides examples of Southern nonprofit leaders and makes recommendations to help foundations and donors maximize the impact of their investments. Also explains why alternative methods for giving may be required in the South, where organizations and leaders don't always conform to traditional educational and organizational standards. Rural-specific considerations are discussed throughout.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 04/2017
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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National Rural Health Day 2016 Community Stars
Collection of stories about individuals and organizations across the U.S. that have made positive differences in the health of the rural communities they serve through innovation, leadership, commitment, collaboration, education, and communication.
Date: 11/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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2016 Rural Provider Leadership Summit Report: Strategies for Rural Provider Engagement in Transitioning to Value-based Purchasing and Population Health
Explores issues related to value models for rural providers and provides strategies rural hospitals may use to overcome challenges and enhance staff collaboration. Includes a list of rural provider leadership tools and resources.
Author(s): Karla Weng
Date: 08/2016
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Resource Center, Technical Assistance and Services Center
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An Interview with David Schmitz
The co-creator of the Community Apgar Program and program director of Rural Training Tracks (RTTs) at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho shares his insights about rural physician training and recruitment of rural healthcare providers.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 07/2016
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Illinois Network Puts Hospitals' Needs First
Profile of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN). Highlights how ICAHN has used support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and Illinois Department of Public Health to help its member hospitals via a range of different services and programs.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Honoring Unsung Heroes in Communities Across America: Building Connections to Forge Solutions
Details the history of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders program, which ran from 1992 until 2015, and recognized grassroots leaders who advanced health in underserved communities.
Author(s): Kelsey Menehan, Mary Nakashian
Date: 04/2016
Sponsoring organization: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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How Hospital Leaders Can Build Good Working Relationships with Physicians
Explores potential barriers to physician engagement. Discusses strategies to help rural hospital leaders build good working relationships with physicians.
Date: 07/2013
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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PubMed Search: Supporting Rural Health Leadership and Management
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on leadership and management in rural healthcare published in the U.S.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Healthy Nonprofit Network Resource Library
A collection of resources, trainings, webinars, websites, and more for rural-focused nonprofit organizations. Covers topics such as mission, governance, resource development, marketing, finances, partnership development, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Healthy Nonprofit Network
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Focus on Rural Health
Newsletter features stories about rural healthcare workforce and leadership in North Dakota.
Sponsoring organization: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
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