Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
My Daughter Knows over 21 People That Have Died from Drug Overdose or Suicide: Cross-Sector Rural Provider Perspectives on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Presents a study on how providers from healthcare, social services, and other sectors in rural Missouri view the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) play in substance use, overdose, and suicide in their communities. Discusses the methods for mitigating exposure and negative health consequences for children with ACEs.
Author(s): Ashley E. Douglas, Julie M. Kapp
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 14, 1891916
Date: 10/2026
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Presents a study on how providers from healthcare, social services, and other sectors in rural Missouri view the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) play in substance use, overdose, and suicide in their communities. Discusses the methods for mitigating exposure and negative health consequences for children with ACEs.
Author(s): Ashley E. Douglas, Julie M. Kapp
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 14, 1891916
Date: 10/2026
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Effectiveness of a Multisite Oncology Financial Navigation Intervention: The Lessening the Impact of Financial Toxicity Clinical Trial
Presents outcomes from a clinical trial exploring the effectiveness of financial navigation at four rural and four nonrural oncology practice sites. Evaluates program uptake, perceived program suitability, and change in financial distress over time, including rural-nonrural comparisons.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Wheeler, Austin R. Waters, Camille R. Murray, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Date: 10/2026
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Presents outcomes from a clinical trial exploring the effectiveness of financial navigation at four rural and four nonrural oncology practice sites. Evaluates program uptake, perceived program suitability, and change in financial distress over time, including rural-nonrural comparisons.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Wheeler, Austin R. Waters, Camille R. Murray, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Date: 10/2026
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The Receipt of Psychological Services and Acceptability of Local Follow-Up Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors: Are There Rural Vs. Urban Differences?
Presents the findings of a study examining care received by childhood cancer survivors in rural and urban areas. Bases findings on a survey of parents of childhood cancer survivors in rural and urban counties in Kentucky on the follow-up care their children received and whether they received psychological services.
Author(s): Tyrone F. Borders, Abigayle R. Feather, Jerod L. Stapleton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, 1347-1355
Date: 10/2026
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Presents the findings of a study examining care received by childhood cancer survivors in rural and urban areas. Bases findings on a survey of parents of childhood cancer survivors in rural and urban counties in Kentucky on the follow-up care their children received and whether they received psychological services.
Author(s): Tyrone F. Borders, Abigayle R. Feather, Jerod L. Stapleton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, 1347-1355
Date: 10/2026
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Beyond Geographic Access: Rural Disparities in Gynecologic Oncology Across the Care Continuum
Discusses rural disparities in gynecologic cancer treatment and outcomes, examining how differences in cancer screening, access to care, and quality of care affect health outcomes. Identifies service delivery, training, and policy approaches to improving rural cancer care.
Author(s): Billianne Schultz, Megan L. Hutchcraft
Citation: Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 68, 102239
Date: 10/2026
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Discusses rural disparities in gynecologic cancer treatment and outcomes, examining how differences in cancer screening, access to care, and quality of care affect health outcomes. Identifies service delivery, training, and policy approaches to improving rural cancer care.
Author(s): Billianne Schultz, Megan L. Hutchcraft
Citation: Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 68, 102239
Date: 10/2026
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Place-Based Heat Research: Informing Solutions Across Rural, Coastal, and Marine Environments
A recorded webinar that discusses place-based heat research and the impact of extreme heat on various geographies. Focuses on public health impacts, transportation infrastructure, and multi-hazard resilience. Features research focused on heat risk perception, behavior, and adaptive capacity of people living in rural Vermont.
Author(s): Elizabeth Doran, Scott Curtis, Antonietta Capotondi
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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A recorded webinar that discusses place-based heat research and the impact of extreme heat on various geographies. Focuses on public health impacts, transportation infrastructure, and multi-hazard resilience. Features research focused on heat risk perception, behavior, and adaptive capacity of people living in rural Vermont.
Author(s): Elizabeth Doran, Scott Curtis, Antonietta Capotondi
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Community Readiness and Feasibility of the Exercising Together© Program for Cancer Dyads in Underserved Oregon Counties
Assesses community readiness and program feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a live-remote exercise program for cancer survivors and their partners in rural and high or persistent poverty counties in Oregon.
Author(s): Deanne Tibbitts, Christopher Chalmers, Sydnee Stoyles, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, 2095-2105
Date: 10/2026
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Assesses community readiness and program feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a live-remote exercise program for cancer survivors and their partners in rural and high or persistent poverty counties in Oregon.
Author(s): Deanne Tibbitts, Christopher Chalmers, Sydnee Stoyles, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, 2095-2105
Date: 10/2026
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Chronic Pain among Adults: Demographic and Behavioral Health Insights
Report explores chronic pain by demographic and behavioral health indicators. Compares rates of chronic pain by large metro, small metro, and nonmetro areas.
Citation: NSDUH Data Spotlight, 3(6)
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Report explores chronic pain by demographic and behavioral health indicators. Compares rates of chronic pain by large metro, small metro, and nonmetro areas.
Citation: NSDUH Data Spotlight, 3(6)
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Patient-Provider Distance in Medicare Outpatient Oncology Telehealth Versus Office Visits, 2021‐2023: Cross-Sectional Claims Analysis
Presents a study exploring the use of telehealth to extend the patient-provider geographic reach for outpatient oncology-related visits in patients aged 66 or older. Draws data from Medicare Fee-For-Service claims to compare patient-provider distance for in-office and telehealth oncology visits, by rurality and U.S. Census region.
Author(s): Lingbo Liu, Tracy Onega, Erika L. Moen, et al.
Citation: JMIR Medical Informatics, 14, e95370
Date: 10/2026
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Presents a study exploring the use of telehealth to extend the patient-provider geographic reach for outpatient oncology-related visits in patients aged 66 or older. Draws data from Medicare Fee-For-Service claims to compare patient-provider distance for in-office and telehealth oncology visits, by rurality and U.S. Census region.
Author(s): Lingbo Liu, Tracy Onega, Erika L. Moen, et al.
Citation: JMIR Medical Informatics, 14, e95370
Date: 10/2026
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Physical Activity and Perceptions of the Community Walking Environment Among Cancer Survivors, National Health Interview Survey, 2024
Examines how physical activity among cancer survivors differs by clinical and demographic characteristics and by perceptions of the local walking environment, using 2024 National Health Interview Survey data. See Table 2 for data on leisure-time physical activity among cancer survivors by rurality, among other factors.
Author(s): Jonathan Bryant-Genevier, Michael Boring, Elizabeth A. Rohan, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 23, 260220
Date: 10/2026
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Examines how physical activity among cancer survivors differs by clinical and demographic characteristics and by perceptions of the local walking environment, using 2024 National Health Interview Survey data. See Table 2 for data on leisure-time physical activity among cancer survivors by rurality, among other factors.
Author(s): Jonathan Bryant-Genevier, Michael Boring, Elizabeth A. Rohan, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 23, 260220
Date: 10/2026
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Rural Health Transformation Program State Programmatic Snapshots: 2026 Release - Year 1 Funding
Provides an overview of each state's Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives and focus areas, as well as policy action commitments outlined in states' applications.
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Provides an overview of each state's Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives and focus areas, as well as policy action commitments outlined in states' applications.
Date: 10/2026
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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