Rural Health
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Advancing Maternal Health Equity and Reducing Maternal Mortality: Proceedings of a Workshop
Reports on a workshop that examined maternal health in the U.S. in order to support communities and healthcare systems in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. Addresses maternal health inequities facing rural and tribal communities.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Reports on a workshop that examined maternal health in the U.S. in order to support communities and healthcare systems in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. Addresses maternal health inequities facing rural and tribal communities.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Kansas Primary Care Needs Assessment
Reports the results of a statewide needs assessment conducted in 2021 that focuses on the primary care needs of rural and underserved populations in Kansas. Includes discussion on provider shortages, access issues related to quality preventive and primary care services, telehealth services, and more. Shares maps providing county-level data on Primary Care, Dental, and Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Reports the results of a statewide needs assessment conducted in 2021 that focuses on the primary care needs of rural and underserved populations in Kansas. Includes discussion on provider shortages, access issues related to quality preventive and primary care services, telehealth services, and more. Shares maps providing county-level data on Primary Care, Dental, and Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Kansas Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Combating Antimicrobial Resistance and Protecting the Miracle of Modern Medicine
Examines antimicrobial resistance and the problems facing population health, discussing health, economic, and infection prevention burdens. Chapter 5 highlights the University of Washington Tele-ASP program, which connect experts with antimicrobial stewardship teams at rural hospitals through telehealth. Offers recommendations for national action to address antimicrobial resistance.
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Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Examines antimicrobial resistance and the problems facing population health, discussing health, economic, and infection prevention burdens. Chapter 5 highlights the University of Washington Tele-ASP program, which connect experts with antimicrobial stewardship teams at rural hospitals through telehealth. Offers recommendations for national action to address antimicrobial resistance.
Additional links: Read Online
Author(s): Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Health and Medicine Division (HMD), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Cervical Cancer Screening Among Medicaid Patients During Natural Disasters and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico, 2016 to 2020
Evaluates the ability of healthcare providers to conduct cervical cancer screenings in Puerto Rico during the aftermath of a natural disaster. Compares rates of screening from January of 2016 to June of 2020 and correlates those rates with hurricanes Irma and Maria, the 2019-2020 earthquakes, and the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.
Author(s): Ana Patricia Ortiz, Axel Gierbolini-Bermúdez, Jeslie M. Ramos-Cartagena, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10), e2128806
Date: 2021
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Evaluates the ability of healthcare providers to conduct cervical cancer screenings in Puerto Rico during the aftermath of a natural disaster. Compares rates of screening from January of 2016 to June of 2020 and correlates those rates with hurricanes Irma and Maria, the 2019-2020 earthquakes, and the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.
Author(s): Ana Patricia Ortiz, Axel Gierbolini-Bermúdez, Jeslie M. Ramos-Cartagena, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10), e2128806
Date: 2021
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Rural Transportation Issues: Research Roadmap
Report details the form and function of the transportation systems serving rural areas. Discusses gaps in service for all forms of rural transportation, including EMS and non-emergency medical transportation.
Additional links: Read Online
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, National Cooperative Highway Research Program
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Report details the form and function of the transportation systems serving rural areas. Discusses gaps in service for all forms of rural transportation, including EMS and non-emergency medical transportation.
Additional links: Read Online
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, National Cooperative Highway Research Program
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Tracking a Pandemic: How Rural Health Clinics Utilized a Historic Investment to Fight COVID-19
Shares the results from a survey of 289 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across 40 states surveyed in April 2021. Describes the experiences of RHC staff and how the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Testing (RHCCT) program funding was used to meet the healthcare needs of rural communities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Shares the results from a survey of 289 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) across 40 states surveyed in April 2021. Describes the experiences of RHC staff and how the Rural Health Clinic COVID-19 Testing (RHCCT) program funding was used to meet the healthcare needs of rural communities arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Leading Causes of Death and Health Disparities Among the American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Arizona
Highlights the health disparities and major causes of death faced by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in Arizona to serve as a guide for tribal leaders and organizations when developing programs focused on improving AI/AN health. Includes information and data derived from Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) on chronic disease, causes of death, and behavioral risk factors for AI/AN populations.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Department of Health Services
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Highlights the health disparities and major causes of death faced by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in Arizona to serve as a guide for tribal leaders and organizations when developing programs focused on improving AI/AN health. Includes information and data derived from Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) on chronic disease, causes of death, and behavioral risk factors for AI/AN populations.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Department of Health Services
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School Districts Have Expanded Their Nonacademic Services for 2021–2022, While Academic Offerings Remain Much the Same: Selected Findings from the Third American School District Panel Survey
Report highlights the findings of an American School District Panel survey of district leaders on the potential changes to their academic and nonacademic offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Details information on school-based mental health services and features data on rural school districts.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Heather L. Schwartz, Melissa Kay Diliberti
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Report highlights the findings of an American School District Panel survey of district leaders on the potential changes to their academic and nonacademic offerings for the 2021-2022 school year. Details information on school-based mental health services and features data on rural school districts.
Additional links: Full Report
Author(s): Heather L. Schwartz, Melissa Kay Diliberti
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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National Survey of Title VI Programs 2020 Report: Serving Tribal Elders Across the United States
Explores trends, new directions and evolving needs of Title VI programs across the country. Includes information on staffing, budget and services, evolving needs of Title VI programs, and data on the impact of COVID-19 on Title VI grantee services. Includes statistics on services available and funding sources, and elders' unmet needs.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: USAging
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Explores trends, new directions and evolving needs of Title VI programs across the country. Includes information on staffing, budget and services, evolving needs of Title VI programs, and data on the impact of COVID-19 on Title VI grantee services. Includes statistics on services available and funding sources, and elders' unmet needs.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organization: USAging
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Home Modification and Repair Services and Needs in Indian Country
Discusses the importance of home modifications and repairs to promote successful aging in place and independent living, with a focus on tribal elders. Describes the types of home modification and repair services offered by Title VI Native American Aging Programs, funding sources, and unmet needs and barriers to services.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, USAging
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Discusses the importance of home modifications and repairs to promote successful aging in place and independent living, with a focus on tribal elders. Describes the types of home modification and repair services offered by Title VI Native American Aging Programs, funding sources, and unmet needs and barriers to services.
Date: 2021
Sponsoring organizations: University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, USAging
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