Rural Health
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Variables Influencing Telemedicine Utilization via Telephone Appointments among Rural Patients
Examines patient telemedicine preferences at a rural outpatient clinic in California. Examines 2021 survey feedback from 153 patients related to themes such as patient-physician rapport, quality, accessibility, availability, cost, and more.
Author(s): Eliseo García, Benjamin C. Vincent, Shivani Thakur, et al.
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 25, 1
Date: 01/2025
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Examines patient telemedicine preferences at a rural outpatient clinic in California. Examines 2021 survey feedback from 153 patients related to themes such as patient-physician rapport, quality, accessibility, availability, cost, and more.
Author(s): Eliseo García, Benjamin C. Vincent, Shivani Thakur, et al.
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 25, 1
Date: 01/2025
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Household Food Sourcing Patterns and their Associations with Food Insecurity in Appalachian Ohio
Examines food insecurity and patterns in rural, Appalachian Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes data from 663 households at 4 separate time periods between July 2020 and April 2021 according to household demographics, food sourcing locations, and more.
Author(s): Kyle R. Busse, Kathryn I. Poppe, Qiang Wu, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 125(1), 54-68.e4
Date: 01/2025
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Examines food insecurity and patterns in rural, Appalachian Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes data from 663 households at 4 separate time periods between July 2020 and April 2021 according to household demographics, food sourcing locations, and more.
Author(s): Kyle R. Busse, Kathryn I. Poppe, Qiang Wu, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 125(1), 54-68.e4
Date: 01/2025
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Epidemiological Model Can Forecast COVID-19 Outbreaks from Wastewater-Based Surveillance in Rural Communities
Examines the ability of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to identify potential outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in rural communities. Analyzes wastewater in 6 communities and observes WBE's predictive accuracy to forecast SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks.
Author(s): Tyler Meadows, Erik R. Coats, Solana Narum, et al.
Citation: Water Research, 268
Date: 01/2025
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Examines the ability of wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to identify potential outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in rural communities. Analyzes wastewater in 6 communities and observes WBE's predictive accuracy to forecast SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks.
Author(s): Tyler Meadows, Erik R. Coats, Solana Narum, et al.
Citation: Water Research, 268
Date: 01/2025
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Minnesota Chartbook Section 6: Uninsurance, Forgone Care, and the Safety Net
Reports on uninsurance trends in Minnesota from 2007 to 2023. Discusses statewide measures, population groups, characteristics and potential access to coverage of the uninsured, and uncompensated care. Includes charts showing rural versus urban hospital uncompensated care expenses.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Health
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Reports on uninsurance trends in Minnesota from 2007 to 2023. Discusses statewide measures, population groups, characteristics and potential access to coverage of the uninsured, and uncompensated care. Includes charts showing rural versus urban hospital uncompensated care expenses.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Health
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Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources: A Guide for Rural Communities
Provides an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) programs and services for rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by disasters, as well as programs that support long-term planning and recovery efforts. Includes information on technical assistance providers to help rural planning and recovery efforts.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Provides an overview of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) programs and services for rural residents, businesses, and communities impacted by disasters, as well as programs that support long-term planning and recovery efforts. Includes information on technical assistance providers to help rural planning and recovery efforts.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Illinois Homelessness Mortality and Morbidity Report 2017-2023
Provides a statistical overview of homelessness in Illinois from 2017-2023, with a focus on mortality, morbidity, and hospital utilization. Includes data by Illinois region and rural versus urban county, as well as by population groups, such as veterans, widows, rural residents, and more.
Additional links: Executive Summary, Fact Sheet
Author(s): Dana Madigan, Jerrilyn Cambron, Lee Friedman, et al.
Date: 2025
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Provides a statistical overview of homelessness in Illinois from 2017-2023, with a focus on mortality, morbidity, and hospital utilization. Includes data by Illinois region and rural versus urban county, as well as by population groups, such as veterans, widows, rural residents, and more.
Additional links: Executive Summary, Fact Sheet
Author(s): Dana Madigan, Jerrilyn Cambron, Lee Friedman, et al.
Date: 2025
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Arkansas 2023 HIV Surveillance Report
Provides data on new HIV cases and prevalence for Arkansas by sex, race/ethnicity, age, and type of exposure. Includes county-level data on HIV prevalence.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Provides data on new HIV cases and prevalence for Arkansas by sex, race/ethnicity, age, and type of exposure. Includes county-level data on HIV prevalence.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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North Carolina Health Information Technology/Telehealth Program
Features program facts for state fiscal year 2025 on Health Information Technology/Telehealth grants and return on investment and economic impact. Includes county-level maps showing virtual behavioral health services reach and telehealth infrastructure grants reach, with shadings indicating rural and urban counties.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Features program facts for state fiscal year 2025 on Health Information Technology/Telehealth grants and return on investment and economic impact. Includes county-level maps showing virtual behavioral health services reach and telehealth infrastructure grants reach, with shadings indicating rural and urban counties.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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2023 Wisconsin Farm Related Fatalities
Offers data showing farm fatalities in Wisconsin in 2023 by type and source of injury as well as victim demographics. Notes the national impact of farm fatalities.
Author(s): B. Weichelt, G.R. Aby, J. Shutske
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
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Offers data showing farm fatalities in Wisconsin in 2023 by type and source of injury as well as victim demographics. Notes the national impact of farm fatalities.
Author(s): B. Weichelt, G.R. Aby, J. Shutske
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
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2025 Kentucky Rural Nursing Workforce Update
Infographic providing demographics and statistics on wages and numbers of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Kentucky as of 2024, with breakdowns by rural or urban location. Features percentage of state distribution of nurses with breakdowns by rural, urban, Appalachia, and Delta regions. Includes a county-level map showing distribution of APRNs and RNs by Kentucky Area Development District.
Author(s): William M. Baker, Caleb K. Williams, Beth Bowling
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
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Infographic providing demographics and statistics on wages and numbers of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in Kentucky as of 2024, with breakdowns by rural or urban location. Features percentage of state distribution of nurses with breakdowns by rural, urban, Appalachia, and Delta regions. Includes a county-level map showing distribution of APRNs and RNs by Kentucky Area Development District.
Author(s): William M. Baker, Caleb K. Williams, Beth Bowling
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
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