Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
The Influence of Rural Residence on the Use of Preventive Health Care Services
Study based on 1997 and 1999 data of the utilization of specific preventive healthcare services by rural women and men. Assesses the impact of rural residence, the availability of health care providers and technology, demographic factors, and health insurance status on the likelihood of obtaining the following preventive health care services: blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, colon cancer screening, Pap smears, mammograms, flu shots, and pneumonia vaccinations.
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Kathleen Thiede Call, Jill Klingner
Date: 11/2000
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
view details
Study based on 1997 and 1999 data of the utilization of specific preventive healthcare services by rural women and men. Assesses the impact of rural residence, the availability of health care providers and technology, demographic factors, and health insurance status on the likelihood of obtaining the following preventive health care services: blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, colon cancer screening, Pap smears, mammograms, flu shots, and pneumonia vaccinations.
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Kathleen Thiede Call, Jill Klingner
Date: 11/2000
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
view details
Race and Place: Urban-Rural Differences in Health for Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Investigates urban-rural disparities for racial and ethnic minorities in six health areas: infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Provides data for the years 1991-1995.
Author(s): Rebecca T. Slifkin, Laurie J. Goldsmith, Thomas C. Ricketts,
Date: 03/2000
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
view details
Investigates urban-rural disparities for racial and ethnic minorities in six health areas: infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Provides data for the years 1991-1995.
Author(s): Rebecca T. Slifkin, Laurie J. Goldsmith, Thomas C. Ricketts,
Date: 03/2000
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
view details
Rural Health in the United States
A comprehensive review of the health status and healthcare resources of the rural areas of the United States. Updates the book, "Health Care in Rural America", published by the Office of Technology Assessment in 1990. Preview available via Google Books.
Author(s): Thomas C. Ricketts, III (editor)
Date: 1999
view details
A comprehensive review of the health status and healthcare resources of the rural areas of the United States. Updates the book, "Health Care in Rural America", published by the Office of Technology Assessment in 1990. Preview available via Google Books.
Author(s): Thomas C. Ricketts, III (editor)
Date: 1999
view details
National Rural Health Policy: Recommendations from the First Eight Years of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health
Summarizes activities and accomplishments of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health from 1988-1996. Includes chapters on health workforce, Medicare payment policy, special needs of rural populations, and issues impacting rural health which the committee may address in the future.
Date: 01/1997
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
view details
Summarizes activities and accomplishments of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health from 1988-1996. Includes chapters on health workforce, Medicare payment policy, special needs of rural populations, and issues impacting rural health which the committee may address in the future.
Date: 01/1997
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
view details
If You Knew the Conditions: Health Care to Native Americans
Summarizes the history of administration of healthcare to Native American recipients by the United States government. Includes biographies of famous Native American physicians. Online version of a 1994 exhibit on Native American Health.
Date: 1994
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
view details
Summarizes the history of administration of healthcare to Native American recipients by the United States government. Includes biographies of famous Native American physicians. Online version of a 1994 exhibit on Native American Health.
Date: 1994
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
view details
UVM CORA Co-Occurring PTSD and OUD Toolkit
Toolkit provides evidence-based assessments, treatment and training materials, and educational resources for behavioral health professionals providing care to rural people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Discusses the challenges of treating OUD with co-occurring PTSD and highlights strategies for assessment, counseling, and/or referrals.
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
view details
Toolkit provides evidence-based assessments, treatment and training materials, and educational resources for behavioral health professionals providing care to rural people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Discusses the challenges of treating OUD with co-occurring PTSD and highlights strategies for assessment, counseling, and/or referrals.
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
view details
Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Provides information on Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Describes Arizona's four strategic goals, a program timeline, frequently asked questions, and the RHTP Steering Committee. Includes links to Arizona's approved program and budget narratives and information from community listening sessions. Also shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Revised Budget Narrative, Revised Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
view details
Provides information on Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Describes Arizona's four strategic goals, a program timeline, frequently asked questions, and the RHTP Steering Committee. Includes links to Arizona's approved program and budget narratives and information from community listening sessions. Also shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Revised Budget Narrative, Revised Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
view details
Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program
Presents mental health resources, tools and support to build mental health resilience and combat stigma in rural and farming communities.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Minds
view details
Presents mental health resources, tools and support to build mental health resilience and combat stigma in rural and farming communities.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Minds
view details
Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention in Rural America
Offers a free online course on mental health and suicide in rural America. Hosted by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the course is aimed at educating veterinarians, veterinary students, and agribusiness professionals and presents practical support strategies and resources for rural people facing mental health challenges.
Sponsoring organizations: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, NY FarmNet, Rural Minds
view details
Offers a free online course on mental health and suicide in rural America. Hosted by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the course is aimed at educating veterinarians, veterinary students, and agribusiness professionals and presents practical support strategies and resources for rural people facing mental health challenges.
Sponsoring organizations: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, NY FarmNet, Rural Minds
view details
PremisesMapper
A web-based mapping tool for farm producers to depict existing buffers, access points, cleaning and disinfecting stations, and more as part of a facility biosecurity plan to limit the spread of infectious diseases. Registration is required but free.
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
view details
A web-based mapping tool for farm producers to depict existing buffers, access points, cleaning and disinfecting stations, and more as part of a facility biosecurity plan to limit the spread of infectious diseases. Registration is required but free.
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
view details