Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Veterans
Strategies for Suicide Prevention in Veterans
Presents research that explores various veteran suicide prevention strategies and how promising they might be. Strategies include programs for outreach, counseling, and treatment coordination. Addresses the difference in suicide prevalence among veterans in rural and urban areas.
Author(s): Paul Shekelle, Steven Bagley, Brett Munjas
Date: 01/2009
Sponsoring organization: VA Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development
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Presents research that explores various veteran suicide prevention strategies and how promising they might be. Strategies include programs for outreach, counseling, and treatment coordination. Addresses the difference in suicide prevalence among veterans in rural and urban areas.
Author(s): Paul Shekelle, Steven Bagley, Brett Munjas
Date: 01/2009
Sponsoring organization: VA Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development
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Access to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare: How Easy is it for Veterans - Addressing the Gaps
An April 18, 2007 hearing of the Subcommittee on Health, U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Discusses VA successes in providing quality care for rural veterans and suggestions for further improving veterans' access to quality healthcare in rural communities.
Date: 04/2007
Sponsoring organization: House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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An April 18, 2007 hearing of the Subcommittee on Health, U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Discusses VA successes in providing quality care for rural veterans and suggestions for further improving veterans' access to quality healthcare in rural communities.
Date: 04/2007
Sponsoring organization: House Veterans' Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Health
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Nonmetropolitan Counties and VA Clinics
Offers a map of the United States showing nonmetropolitan counties and Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinics.
Date: 2005
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Offers a map of the United States showing nonmetropolitan counties and Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinics.
Date: 2005
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Nonmetropolitan Counties and Vet Centers
Offers a map of the United States showing nonmetropolitan counties and Veterans Affairs (VA) Centers.
Date: 2005
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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Offers a map of the United States showing nonmetropolitan counties and Veterans Affairs (VA) Centers.
Date: 2005
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health & Human Services Meeting Minutes, Washington DC, February 6-9, 2000
Minutes from a National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services meeting addressing the following topics: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and rural health, the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, public health and hospital capital, Indian Health Services contracting and compacting, and Medicare payment in rural areas.
Date: 02/2000
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Minutes from a National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services meeting addressing the following topics: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and rural health, the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured, public health and hospital capital, Indian Health Services contracting and compacting, and Medicare payment in rural areas.
Date: 02/2000
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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NRHA National Rural Oral Health Initiative
Features resources, information, and best practices for policy makers, educators, and providers on delivering oral healthcare in rural communities. Presents resources on special topics, such as rural veterans oral health, water fluorination, and pediatric oral health, among other topics.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Features resources, information, and best practices for policy makers, educators, and providers on delivering oral healthcare in rural communities. Presents resources on special topics, such as rural veterans oral health, water fluorination, and pediatric oral health, among other topics.
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Association
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Find Health Care & Resources for Native Veterans
Presents an interactive map of all of the Veterans Health Administrations (VHA) sites near native communities and all Indian Health Service (IHS) sites in urban areas. Highlights the type of facilities, the number of sites by area, and Federally Recognized Indian Land.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Presents an interactive map of all of the Veterans Health Administrations (VHA) sites near native communities and all Indian Health Service (IHS) sites in urban areas. Highlights the type of facilities, the number of sites by area, and Federally Recognized Indian Land.
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Health Workforce Footprint Map
Interactive mapping application providing a comprehensive view of Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) assets, including BHW program sites, in-service BHW program participants, submitted eligible BHW applications, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and other health workforce datasets. Key data sets are updated daily.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Interactive mapping application providing a comprehensive view of Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) assets, including BHW program sites, in-service BHW program participants, submitted eligible BHW applications, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and other health workforce datasets. Key data sets are updated daily.
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Veterans Crisis Line
Hotline offers 24/7 support for veterans and their families. Connects veterans to counseling, support, and healthcare in times of crisis. Allows veterans to access support through call, text, or online chat.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Hotline offers 24/7 support for veterans and their families. Connects veterans to counseling, support, and healthcare in times of crisis. Allows veterans to access support through call, text, or online chat.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Eligibility and Access
Interactive maps exploring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility and utilization. Compares county-level statistics to state-level data. Provides county-level estimates of participants and non-participants by age, race/ethnicity, presence and age of children, health insurance coverage, and veteran status.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Interactive maps exploring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility and utilization. Compares county-level statistics to state-level data. Provides county-level estimates of participants and non-participants by age, race/ethnicity, presence and age of children, health insurance coverage, and veteran status.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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