Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

Deploying Digital Health Technologies for Remote Physical Activity Monitoring of Rural Populations With Chronic Neurologic Disease
Examines remote monitoring of physical activity (PA) levels of rural individuals enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD) or stroke. Analyzes data from 40 participants broken down by demographic information, rurality, technology access, exercise self-efficacy, fatigue, mental health, and more. Discusses the feasibility of using remote monitoring to assess PA in rural individuals with neurological disease.
Author(s): Kimberly J. Waddell, Mitesh S. Patel, Jayne R. Wilkinson, et al.
Citation: Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 5(1)
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
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RCORP - Implementation IV Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 65 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Implementation grant program for 2022. Projects focus on strengthening and expanding substance use disorder/opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery service delivery.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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RCORP - Behavioral Healthcare Support Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 58 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Behavioral Health Care Support grant program for 2022. Projects focus on improving access to and quality of substance use disorder and other behavioral healthcare services in rural communities.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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RCORP - Psychostimulant Support II Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 29 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Psychostimulant Support grant program for 2022. Projects focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery for rural residents who misuse psychostimulants, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, as well as prescription stimulants.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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Safe Listening at Venues and Events with Amplified Music — United States, 2022
Reports on adult agreement with potential event and venue noise level reduction actions to protect hearing. Includes data by metropolitan and nonmetro residence.
Author(s): John Eichwald, Christa L. Themann, Franco Scinicariello
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(13), 338-341
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Weight of Our Children: New Mexico Childhood Obesity 2022 Update
Provides an overview of childhood obesity in New Mexico from 2010-2022, including prevalence by grade level, sex, and race/ethnicity. Provides strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and a state map of Healthy Kids Healthy Communities (HKHC) counties.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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2023 County Health Rankings National Findings Report
Analyzes county-level health and wellness data, focusing on issues such as civic infrastructure and socioeconomic opportunity. Includes information on access to broadband, libraries, parks and recreation, schools, and social organizations. Provides U.S. map of county-level life expectancy (LE) and discusses the relationship of LE to civic participation.
Additional links: County Health Rankings Reports: State Rankings Data & Reports
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
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Review of Four CARA Programs and Preparing for Future Evaluations
Report highlights a review of four programs funded through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) aimed at expanding access to overdose prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. Explores the impact of the programs on their communities and makes recommendations for policy makers. Discusses challenges and program adaptations for rural communities.
Additional links: Read Online, Report Highlights
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Improving Access - NAM Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic Telehealth and Virtual Care Meeting Series
Highlights the proceedings of a meeting discussing the use of telehealth and virtual care to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Explores the effect the COVID-19 pandemic on telehealth regulation and reimbursement. Features considerations for rural communities.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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RCORP - Medication Assisted Treatment Access Grantee Directory: 2022 Cohort
Provides contact information and initial project information for 11 initiatives funded under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program - Medication-Assisted Treatment (RCORP-MAT) Access grant program for 2022. Projects focus on establishing new MAT access points and increasing capacity for the provision of sustainable MAT services.
Date: 03/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, JBS International, Inc.
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