Arizona resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

News: Bridging the Gap: How the University of Utah's StrokeNet Is Delivering Breakthroughs to the Mountain West

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:13:18 -0600

Highlights the Utah Stroke Trials Network, a National Institutes of Health research network increasing access to stroke treatment research trials for rural and frontier communities in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, and Washington.

Resource: Rural Health Transformation Program: State Focus on Community Health Workers

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:10:52 -0600

Describes examples of state initiatives regarding community health workers (CHWs) outlined Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) applications from Arizona, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Includes results of a scan of CHW proposals for each state with a publicly available RHTP application. -- National Academy for State Health Policy

Funding opportunity: Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers Technical Assistance Program

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:52:48 -0600

Training, technical assistance, and professional networking opportunities for community heath centers and organizations looking to become community health centers in Arizona. -- Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers

Event: 2026 Annual National Indian Health Board Tribal Health Conference

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Chandler AZ
August 16, 2026 -- National Indian Health Board

Event: 2026 National Transportation in Indian Country Conference (NTICC)

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Chandler AZ
November 14, 2026

Event: 2026 52nd Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Flagstaff AZ
June 2, 2026 -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona Rural Obstetrical Workforce

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:13:05 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in Arizona in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: Arizona Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:09:38 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in Arizona in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: Arizona Rural Primary Care Workforce

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:02:17 -0600

Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in Arizona in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: 48th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:55:07 -0600

Offers an agenda and presentation slides from the 2022 Arizona Rural Health Conference. Covers a variety of topics including workforce issues, health disparities, community partnerships, and more. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: 49th Annual Arizona Rural Health Conference

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:54:55 -0600

Offers an agenda and presentation slides from the 2023 Arizona Rural Health Conference. Covers a variety of topics including workforce issues, health disparities, community partnerships, and more. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Cardiovascular Disease Burden in Arizona - 2022

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:59:52 -0600

Reports on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity, mortality, and characteristics in Arizona, utilizing 2022 Arizona Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. Includes demographic data breakdowns, including rural versus urban comparisons. -- Arizona Department of Health Services

Resource: Rural & Safety Net Health Facilities in Arizona

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:08:24 -0600

Map of Arizona's Critical Access Hospitals, Indian Health Service and Tribal Facilities, Rural Health Clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Highlights FORHP rural area and USDA frontier and remote area definitions. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Tribal Health Facilities in Arizona

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:58:54 -0600

Map of Arizona's tribal health facilities, including Indian Health Service hospitals and clinics, tribally-operated hospitals and clinics, and Urban Indian Health Programs (UIHP). -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program Toolkit

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:41:56 -0600

Provides information on Arizona's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes links to Arizona's application and information about rural health, healthcare facilities, and programs in the state. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Event: 2026 Annual Tribal Self-Governance Conference

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Chandler AZ
April 7, 2026

Event: 2026 22nd Annual American Indian Disability Summit

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Phoenix AZ
April 10, 2026

Resource: Supporting Individuals With Cognitive Impairment and Family Members in Rural Communities: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Digital Health Study

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:01:49 -0500

Study protocol for the Northern Arizona Memory Study (NAZMS), which will support dementia risk identification and promote understanding of cognitive health needs and supports via surveys and interviews of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) caregiver and care-receiver dyads in rural Northern Arizona. Details study design and implementation, and highlights the importance of culturally-tailored, accessible, and practical ADRD care supports and interventions for rural and tribal families in Arizona.

Resource: Graduate Medical Education (GME) in Arizona Policy Brief, 2025

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:35:05 -0500

Provides data on the shortage of resident (GME) physicians in Arizona and discusses policies and funding to improve rural and underserved primary care GME. Includes a map of Primary Care Shortage Areas (HPSAs) at the county level. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Event: 2026 Annual Western Region Flex Conference

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Flagstaff AZ
June 3, 2026 -- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Office of Statewide Initiatives

Resource: Arizona Healthcare Employment, Projections, and Wage Report

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:03:23 -0500

Data visualization on current and projected healthcare employment by county in Arizona, utilizing Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. Data may be sorted by health profession and county, metro versus non metro area, level of rurality, and more. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Report

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:48:02 -0500

Data visualization on supply and demand of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in Arizona from health professional licensing board data. Breaks down data by county, level of rurality, and tribal area. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona Tribal Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:21:57 -0500

Reports on maternal and child health needs for the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population in Arizona, including health indicator and community survey data on topics such as mental health, education, nutrition, public health communication, and more. Discusses tribal health topics throughout, with additional rural-specific data presented on pages 14-19. -- Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, American Indian Research Center for Health

Resource: The University of Arizona Center for Rural Health Annual Report FY 2024-2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:41:48 -0500

Highlights the Center for Rural Health's past-year accomplishments, and describes challenges and opportunities for improving the health of rural Arizonans in the upcoming year. Discusses the State Office of Rural Health, Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP), Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility program (AzFLEX), Arizona Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP), and other programs. Includes a map of rural and safety net health facilities. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona State Health Assessment, 2024

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:13:21 -0600

Reports on the health of people in Arizona, including population subgroups, social determinants of health, and priority health issues. Discusses health and access disparities in rural, tribal, and border areas. Includes county-level data. -- Arizona Department of Health Services

Resource: Quantifying Arizona's Mental Health Workforce Shortage Using Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Data, Updated: January 2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:43:00 -0600

Report describing the shortages of psychiatrist physicians in Arizona. Data include shortages in both tribal nations and at a county-level. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Healthy Border 2030: Collaborative Action to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of the United States - Mexico Border Population

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:24:20 -0600

Reports on the prevailing public health issues occurring in U.S.-Mexico border populations. Assesses health data and provides strategic recommendations to promote health, prevent disease, and support population health at the binational, state, and local levels. -- United States-México Border Health Commission

Resource: Civil Rights and Disparities in Pediatric Healthcare Access for Racial and Ethnic Minority Families in Arizona

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:32:16 -0600

Reports on disparities in pediatric healthcare access and quality experienced by racial and ethnic minority families in Arizona. Discusses primary findings based on testimony heard by the Arizona Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and provides suggestions to address civil rights concerns related to pediatric healthcare. Includes findings related to insurance, foster youth, healthcare provider shortages, data collection, and bias, among other topics. Discusses rural and tribal health throughout. -- U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

Resource: Quantifying Arizona's Primary Care Shortage Using Health Professional Shortage Data: Updated December 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:39:06 -0600

Report describing the shortages of primary care physicians in Arizona. Includes data on shortages at the county level and in tribal nations. -- Arizona Center for Rural Health

Resource: Arizona Health Improvement Plan Summary Document 2024-2025 Update

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:41:03 -0600

Describes state efforts to address health priorities in Arizona, including social determinants of health, mental well-being, and rural health. Highlights strategies to improve public health in each identified area. -- Arizona Department of Health Services