Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
Non-Occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) Toolkit
Toolkit offering assessment and treatment recommendations, a medication assistance quick guide, and other resources for non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) prevention in rural areas. Covers guidance to prescribing nPEP and other information addressing nPEP misconceptions.
Author(s): Jeannette Southerly, Alyssa A. Guido, Dayna Morrison, et al.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: AIDS Education and Training Centers National Coordinating Resource Center
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Toolkit offering assessment and treatment recommendations, a medication assistance quick guide, and other resources for non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) prevention in rural areas. Covers guidance to prescribing nPEP and other information addressing nPEP misconceptions.
Author(s): Jeannette Southerly, Alyssa A. Guido, Dayna Morrison, et al.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: AIDS Education and Training Centers National Coordinating Resource Center
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Tribal Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention Program Evaluation Guide
Discusses best practices for the evaluation of tribal motor vehicle injury prevention programs. Details each step of the evaluation process, featuring general insights and best practices as well as examples specifically relevant to tribal traffic safety.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Discusses best practices for the evaluation of tribal motor vehicle injury prevention programs. Details each step of the evaluation process, featuring general insights and best practices as well as examples specifically relevant to tribal traffic safety.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Vermont Oral Health Plan 2022
Describes the oral health plan for Vermont including the burden of oral disease, prevention strategies, surveillance and assessment, school-based dental programs, and the oral health workforce. Addresses challenges for people living in rural areas, including healthcare access.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Describes the oral health plan for Vermont including the burden of oral disease, prevention strategies, surveillance and assessment, school-based dental programs, and the oral health workforce. Addresses challenges for people living in rural areas, including healthcare access.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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2020 Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities
Report details the farm fatalities in Wisconsin in 2020. Presents data on the injuries that caused the fatalities, the counties the fatalities occurred in, and the age and occupation of the victims.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: National Farm Medicine Center, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
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Report details the farm fatalities in Wisconsin in 2020. Presents data on the injuries that caused the fatalities, the counties the fatalities occurred in, and the age and occupation of the victims.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: National Farm Medicine Center, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
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2022 Mississippi State Health Improvement Plan
Describes a plan for health improvement in Mississippi for the period 2022-2026, and includes an overview of current public health challenges. Presents objectives associated with reducing health disparities and addressing social determinants of health, including obesity reduction and improved access to preventative care. Identifies affected groups, including people in rural areas.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi State Health Assessment and Improvement Committee (SHAIC)
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Describes a plan for health improvement in Mississippi for the period 2022-2026, and includes an overview of current public health challenges. Presents objectives associated with reducing health disparities and addressing social determinants of health, including obesity reduction and improved access to preventative care. Identifies affected groups, including people in rural areas.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: Mississippi State Department of Health, Mississippi State Health Assessment and Improvement Committee (SHAIC)
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Mississippi Rural Health Plan 2022
Provides an overview of health status and healthcare systems in rural Mississippi, identifies priorities, and describes plans for rural health improvement. Defines rural areas and facilities, and presents an overview of State Office of Rural Health funding and programs. Includes statistics on demographics, health workforce, Critical Access Hospital performance, and population health indicators.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI), Mississippi State Department of Health, The Mississippi Center for Rural Health and Population Studies
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Provides an overview of health status and healthcare systems in rural Mississippi, identifies priorities, and describes plans for rural health improvement. Defines rural areas and facilities, and presents an overview of State Office of Rural Health funding and programs. Includes statistics on demographics, health workforce, Critical Access Hospital performance, and population health indicators.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organizations: Mississippi Public Health Institute (MSPHI), Mississippi State Department of Health, The Mississippi Center for Rural Health and Population Studies
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The Health Status of Hispanic Agricultural Workers in Georgia and Florida
Analyzes health data of 728 Florida and Georgia Hispanic agricultural workers to identify common health issues among this group of workers. Discusses diabetes, blood pressure, and weight and their potential relation to occupational hazards such as pesticide exposure.
Author(s): Roxana C. Chicas, Lisa Elon, Madelyn C. Houser, et al.
Citation: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24, 1129-1136
Date: 2022
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Analyzes health data of 728 Florida and Georgia Hispanic agricultural workers to identify common health issues among this group of workers. Discusses diabetes, blood pressure, and weight and their potential relation to occupational hazards such as pesticide exposure.
Author(s): Roxana C. Chicas, Lisa Elon, Madelyn C. Houser, et al.
Citation: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 24, 1129-1136
Date: 2022
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Comparing Two Telehealth Approaches for Treating Complex Psychiatric Disorders in Primary Care -- The SPIRIT Study
Details a study on the use of telepsychiatry and telepsychology to treat complex psychiatric disorders in rural primary care settings. Discusses a trials done in 24 primary care clinics without behavioral health services. Compares models of care and draws conclusions from survey data.
Additional links: En Español, Research Summary
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Jürgen Unützer
Date: 2022
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Details a study on the use of telepsychiatry and telepsychology to treat complex psychiatric disorders in rural primary care settings. Discusses a trials done in 24 primary care clinics without behavioral health services. Compares models of care and draws conclusions from survey data.
Additional links: En Español, Research Summary
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Jürgen Unützer
Date: 2022
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Defining Rural Rhode Island
Detailed definition of rural areas in Rhode Island, developed by the Rhode Island Office of Primary Care and Rural Health for the purposes of identifying areas that are potentially at risk for health disparities and limits on access to healthcare. Includes a list of Rhode Island cities and towns, with their population and population density as of 2020.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Rhode Island Department of Health
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Detailed definition of rural areas in Rhode Island, developed by the Rhode Island Office of Primary Care and Rural Health for the purposes of identifying areas that are potentially at risk for health disparities and limits on access to healthcare. Includes a list of Rhode Island cities and towns, with their population and population density as of 2020.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: Rhode Island Department of Health
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New Mexico Health & Human Services Data Book, 2022
2022 data book for New Mexico highlighting sociodemographic indicators, substance use, behavioral health, various health conditions, mortality, and more. Includes county profiles outlining a range of demographic, economic, and health data.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Human Services Department
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2022 data book for New Mexico highlighting sociodemographic indicators, substance use, behavioral health, various health conditions, mortality, and more. Includes county profiles outlining a range of demographic, economic, and health data.
Date: 2022
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Human Services Department
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