Rural Health
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Implementation and Outcomes of a Community-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Rural Appalachia
Describes the implementation and outcomes of a community-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in rural Appalachia. Reports on data from three rural health centers and one large referral hospital for multiple measures, including pre- and post-exams, respiratory disease knowledge, smoking status, and more.
Author(s): Daniel Doyle, Chaffee Tommarello, Mike Broce, Mary Emmett, Cecil Pollard
Citation: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 37(4), 295-298
Date: 03/2017
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Describes the implementation and outcomes of a community-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in rural Appalachia. Reports on data from three rural health centers and one large referral hospital for multiple measures, including pre- and post-exams, respiratory disease knowledge, smoking status, and more.
Author(s): Daniel Doyle, Chaffee Tommarello, Mike Broce, Mary Emmett, Cecil Pollard
Citation: Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 37(4), 295-298
Date: 03/2017
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Sleep Quality in an Adult American Indian Community Sample
Highlights a study on the sleep quality of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the factors contributing negatively to sleep. Analyzes data by age, academic attainment, and substance use among other factors.
Author(s): Cindy L. Ehlers, Derek N. Wills, Philip Lau, David A. Gilder
Citation: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 13(3), 385-391
Date: 03/2017
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Highlights a study on the sleep quality of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the factors contributing negatively to sleep. Analyzes data by age, academic attainment, and substance use among other factors.
Author(s): Cindy L. Ehlers, Derek N. Wills, Philip Lau, David A. Gilder
Citation: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 13(3), 385-391
Date: 03/2017
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Home-Based Care for Chronic Kidney Disease
Provides an update to the story of the Zuni people of western New Mexico and the health conditions they commonly face: chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Describes the Home-Based Kidney Care model to train tribal members fluent in Zuni to become community health workers. The community health workers visit patients weekly, providing them with education on healthy lifestyles, medication support, and data collection. The original story, published in July 2014, is included at the end of the update.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
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Provides an update to the story of the Zuni people of western New Mexico and the health conditions they commonly face: chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Describes the Home-Based Kidney Care model to train tribal members fluent in Zuni to become community health workers. The community health workers visit patients weekly, providing them with education on healthy lifestyles, medication support, and data collection. The original story, published in July 2014, is included at the end of the update.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
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An Approach to Developing Local Climate Change Environmental Public Health Indicators in a Rural District
Explores climate and environmental public health indicators for a seven-county public health department in western Kentucky. Identifies public health hazards and vulnerability indicators and features statistics on percentages of population living in rural areas of the counties studied.
Author(s): Adele Houghton, Jessica Austin, Abby Beerman, Clayton Horton
Citation: Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2017, 3407325
Date: 03/2017
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Explores climate and environmental public health indicators for a seven-county public health department in western Kentucky. Identifies public health hazards and vulnerability indicators and features statistics on percentages of population living in rural areas of the counties studied.
Author(s): Adele Houghton, Jessica Austin, Abby Beerman, Clayton Horton
Citation: Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2017, 3407325
Date: 03/2017
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Food Insecurity and Chronic Diseases Among American Indians in Rural Oklahoma: The THRIVE Study
Details a study on food security and cardiovascular disease in American Indians in Oklahoma. Bases conclusions on survey data from 513 AI adults from 2 tribal nations completed between April and May of 2015. Breaks down data by age, gender, and education, as well as rates of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Author(s): Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, Marianna S. Wetherill, Jordan Hearod
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 107(3), 441-446
Date: 03/2017
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Details a study on food security and cardiovascular disease in American Indians in Oklahoma. Bases conclusions on survey data from 513 AI adults from 2 tribal nations completed between April and May of 2015. Breaks down data by age, gender, and education, as well as rates of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Author(s): Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, Marianna S. Wetherill, Jordan Hearod
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 107(3), 441-446
Date: 03/2017
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Rural Hospital Environmental Impact Study
Examines the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, particularly as it relates to rural Texas, by focusing on four areas: the state of healthcare, rural hospital closures and vulnerabilities, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and uninsurance rates. Presents information about the current and future state of healthcare in rural Texas to support rural health policymakers.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals
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Examines the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, particularly as it relates to rural Texas, by focusing on four areas: the state of healthcare, rural hospital closures and vulnerabilities, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and uninsurance rates. Presents information about the current and future state of healthcare in rural Texas to support rural health policymakers.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals
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Health Insurance Coverage, Health Care Utilization, and Health Outcomes within the Context of Marcellus Shale Development
A discussion of the public health impacts of the Marcellus Shale natural gas well development in four Pennsylvania counties. Includes comparisons of health insurance coverage rates and availability; the burden of increased utilization of healthcare facilities and services; and health outcomes as they relate to the environmental effects of natural gas extraction.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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A discussion of the public health impacts of the Marcellus Shale natural gas well development in four Pennsylvania counties. Includes comparisons of health insurance coverage rates and availability; the burden of increased utilization of healthcare facilities and services; and health outcomes as they relate to the environmental effects of natural gas extraction.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Tribal Nursing Homes: Best Practices for Patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Details a report on tribal nursing homes' best practices for treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Discusses cultural considerations and risk factors in caring for elders. Includes related organizations, resources, and webinars.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Details a report on tribal nursing homes' best practices for treatment of Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Discusses cultural considerations and risk factors in caring for elders. Includes related organizations, resources, and webinars.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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How Could Repealing Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act Affect Community Health Centers and Their Patients?
Analyzes and estimates the potential effects of repealing certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), focusing primarily on the implications for community health centers located in medically underserved communities. Examines how each of the following actions may affect health centers and primary healthcare access: ending the Health Centers Fund, ending health insurance subsidies, and ending expanded Medicaid coverage.
Author(s): Sara J. Rosenbaum, Jessica Sharac, Thao-Chi Tran, et al.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management
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Analyzes and estimates the potential effects of repealing certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), focusing primarily on the implications for community health centers located in medically underserved communities. Examines how each of the following actions may affect health centers and primary healthcare access: ending the Health Centers Fund, ending health insurance subsidies, and ending expanded Medicaid coverage.
Author(s): Sara J. Rosenbaum, Jessica Sharac, Thao-Chi Tran, et al.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management
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Prevention of Drug Use and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders in Rural Areas
Discusses the role and potential benefits of engaging rural communities in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders. Includes a discussion of substance use problems in the rural context, and provides examples of useful tools and evidence-based strategies. Provides a list of additional resources, and a self-assessment tool designed to help identify needs, capacities, and strategies in your community.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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Discusses the role and potential benefits of engaging rural communities in the treatment and prevention of substance use disorders. Includes a discussion of substance use problems in the rural context, and provides examples of useful tools and evidence-based strategies. Provides a list of additional resources, and a self-assessment tool designed to help identify needs, capacities, and strategies in your community.
Date: 03/2017
Sponsoring organization: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
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