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Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health
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Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Topic Guide
Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources
Provides access to information on an EPA study examining the relationship between hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and drinking water. Includes access to findings from the study addressing how rural communities' drinking water may be impacted.
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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FirstNet (First Responder Network Authority)
Provides information on the development of a national high-speed wireless broadband public safety network, supporting the work of first responders, including emergency medical services personnel.
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Hunger in Rural Communities
Provides an overview of the challenges rural communities face related to hunger, with selected statistics on rural food insecurity.
Sponsoring organization: Feeding America
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Rural Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Toolkit
Resources and best practices to help rural areas develop health promotion and disease prevention programs in community, clinic, and workplace settings. Identifies program models and examples, and discusses implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination of program results.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Services for Native Americans (OAA Title VI)
Lists the resources available under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Administration on Aging (AoA) for Native Americans including services for nutrition, caregivers, elders, as well as grant opportunities.
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Community Living
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NIOSH Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health
The Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health conduct research, education, and prevention projects to address agricultural health and safety problems, and are distributed throughout the nation to be responsive to the agricultural health and safety issues unique to the different regions.
Sponsoring organization: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Rural Taxonomy of Population and Health-Resource Characteristics
Identifies and classifies comparable rural communities and places based on features associated with population and health resources. Contains documentation on the development and the methodology of the taxonomy, and a U.S. map, state maps, and tables of rural Primary Care Service Areas (PCSA) classified by their taxonomy.
Additional links: Technical Report
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Medicaid Benefits: Rural Health Clinic Services
Provides state-by-state information on Medicaid coverage of Rural Health Clinic (RHC) services. Includes populations covered, copayments, limitations, and reimbursement methodology.
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC)
Provides a one-day course, focused on a team approach, for medical personnel who may respond to the initial evaluation and resuscitation of a trauma patient at a rural facility. Audience includes nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other hospital personnel who may provide support.
Sponsoring organization: American College of Surgeons
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