Rural Health
Resources by Type: Document

SAMHSA: Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
Collects reports detailing evidence-based practices for prevention, treatment, and recovery support for mental health and substance used disorders. Provides information and tools for behavioral health providers, communities, and policy-makers. Allows users to filter resources by health conditions, substances, and population group, such as American Indian and/or Alaska Natives, among others.
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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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
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Wise Practices for Outreach, Messaging, and Engagement With American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
Toolkit providing guidance on community engagement, language use, and imagery for researchers working with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Discusses strategies for partnering with tribal leadership, understanding community priorities, and communicating in culturally appropriate ways.
Sponsoring organization: NIH Community Engagement Alliance (NIH CEAL)
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Common Cancers in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Counties
Provides data on cancer incidence and mortality by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan dwelling using U.S. Cancer Statistics data. Includes comparisons of lung and bronchus, colon and rectum, female breast, and prostate cancer by rural or urban status.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Rural Healthy Aging: Policy and Infrastructure Opportunities for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Offers recommendations for integrating aging-related policies into existing Rural Health Transformation Program plans. Includes recommendations around planning, access to care, caregiving, technology, aging in place, and integrated care models. Includes resources for implementation and information on funding.
Sponsoring organizations: National Rural Health Association, Stratis Health
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Celebrates the Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health
Fact Sheet outlining federal actions taken in support of rural healthcare in 2025, including the establishment of the Rural Health Transformation Program and announcement of first year awards.
Sponsoring organization: The White House
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Code of Federal Regulations: 42 CFR 485: Subpart E, Conditions of Participation: Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs)
Sets forth the conditions that a hospital must meet to be designated as a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH).
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on Connecticut's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to the state's application materials and other program documents.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Notice of Award, Budget Period 2, Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Connecticut Department of Social Services
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Healthcare Impact in Rural Michigan
Infographic demonstrating the impact of hospital care in rural Michigan. Includes data on employment, healthcare utilization, and facility locations.
Sponsoring organization: Michigan Health & Hospital Association
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California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT)
Provides an overview of California's Rural Health Transformation Program (CalRHT). Includes links to program documents and webinar recordings, as well as information about upcoming listening sessions and webinars.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Notice of Award, Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organization: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
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