Idaho resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunities

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:48:28 -0500

Excel spreadsheet sharing funding opportunities available through the Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Idaho approved RHTP initiatives and activities. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

News: $25 Million Gift Will Bolster Rural, Indigenous Healthcare

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:25:06 -0500

A new philanthropic donation to the University of Washington School of Medicine Medical Student Education Program will create new scholarships and student support programs to increase primary care physicians in rural and tribal Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.

Resource: 'No Safe Level of Lead': How Mining Towns Are Reducing the Risk of Lead Exposure – And What Other Rural Communities Can Learn from Them

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:27:02 -0600

Highlights efforts in rural Idaho and Kansas to raise awareness of the dangers of lead exposure. Discusses health screenings and follow-up care, as well as outreach activities and educational materials. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: 2025 Idaho Medical Education (UME) Plan

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:24:36 -0600

Outlines policy recommendations from the Idaho Undergraduate Medical Education Plan Working Group to address physician shortages across the state. Recommendations discuss existing and new partnerships, moving Idaho residents into and through the physician workforce pipeline, incentives for retention, and funding needs. Discusses rural throughout.

Resource: Transportation for Rural People with Disabilities: Example Programs from Minnesota and Idaho

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:22:52 -0600

Results of a study examining two rural organizations in Marshall, Minnesota and Ketchum, Idaho and the ways in which they provide transportation services to individuals with disabilities. Uses data collected through interviews conducted via Zoom in May and June 2025. -- University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center

Funding opportunity: Idaho Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF)

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:03:59 -0600

Funds for rural areas in Idaho to support economic expansion and job creation.

Event: 2026 Idaho Rural Health Association Annual Meeting and Awards Reception

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Garden City ID
November 19, 2026 -- Idaho Rural Health Association

Resource: Idaho Rural Health Transformation Program Grant

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:08:50 -0600

Provides information on Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program. Includes a summary of initiatives, links to Idaho's application materials and revised budget, meeting summaries, and information regarding the collaborative approach taken to inform the development of the application. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Resource: Idaho Rural Primary Care Workforce

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:06:07 -0500

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

Organization: Midwest CMS QIN-QIO

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:49:18 -0500

A Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) working to increase access to quality care, enhance care delivery, and optimize health outcomes in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington.

Resource: Idaho Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:43:49 -0500

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

Resource: Idaho Hispanic Statewide Healthcare Plan

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:38:22 -0600

Identifies themes from 400 focus group participants at the July 2024 Idaho Hispanic/American Indian Healthcare Conference regarding accessibility to healthcare, healthcare workforce, and community engagement. Offers recommendations to policymakers, community organizations, and the healthcare industry. Includes county-level data for distribution of the Hispanic population, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment rate changes, primary care physician distribution, uninsured rates, and poverty rates.

Resource: Development of a Hybrid Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum for First Year Medical Students in a Rural Medical Education Program: A Pilot Study

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:17:30 -0600

Discusses the process of implementing a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) curriculum in a rural medical education program. Covers the development, implementation, and evaluation stages of the curriculum.

Resource: Building an Inclusive Disability Community in Rural Idaho: Stories from the Magic Valley

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:32:26 -0600

Case study highlighting the work of a rural Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Idaho participating in the Rural Community Living Development (RCLD), a peer support network offering mentorship. Discusses building both community relationships and individual capacity with focus on transportation, social connections, advocacy, independent living skills, and peer support. -- University of Montana: Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities

Resource: The Idaho Nursing Workforce: 2024 Report on Current Supply, Education and Employment Demand Projections

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:38:40 -0600

Report details the supply, employment, educational output, and distribution of nurses in Idaho. Breaks down data by educational program, licensing type, demographic data, and county-level distribution, among other measures of nurses across the state. -- Idaho Center for Nursing

Organization: Idaho Center for Nursing

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:22:55 -0600

Supports research, continuing education, public engagement, and scholarships for nurses in Idaho. Publishes a quarterly peer-reviewed paper and sponsors the Idaho Nurses Education Fund.

Resource: Rural Community Health Worker Programs: Proving Value and Finding Sustainability

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:51:31 -0500

Features four rural healthcare organizations describing the impact of their community health worker (CHW) programs and strategies for sustaining them. Discusses CHW roles, activities, reimbursement options, and more. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program for Diabetes Control Among Community Health Centers in Rural Idaho and Oregon

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:58:37 -0500

Highlights a study on the efficacy of a fruit and vegetable prescription program aimed at controlling type 2 diabetes in rural northwestern communities. Details the program's structure and implementation into rural community health centers. Presents participants' results and breaks down data by age and food security, among other measures.

Resource: Facing Disproportionate Danger, Rural Communities Take a Grassroots Approach to Road Safety

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:26:32 -0500

Discusses rural traffic risks. Features programs in rural communities focused on seat belt use, car seat safety, and addressing impaired and distracted driving. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: Exploring Healthcare Provider Retention in a Rural and Frontier Community in Northern Idaho

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:09:01 -0500

Examines factors related to healthcare provider retention in rural and remote areas of Idaho. Utilizes questionnaire data from 30 healthcare providers and focuses on themes such as geography, economics, scope of practice, medical support, and facility and community support.

Resource: Idaho: CAH Map

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:31:27 -0600

Interactive map details the number, name, and location of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in Idaho. -- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care

Resource: Idaho Chronic Disease Risk and Burden Map

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:22:36 -0600

Interactive map highlights the disease burden in Idaho by county. Details county rankings by risk scores for health outcomes for conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and oral health, among others. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Organization: Northwest (Region 10) Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Collaborative

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:17:18 -0600

Offers training, resources, and technical assistance on rural opioid misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Resource: Idaho Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP) FY21 Primary Care Eligible Areas

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:54:15 -0500

County-level map with shadings showing primary care geographic Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), population group HPSAs, and ineligible areas. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Resource: Idaho Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP) FY21 Eligible Areas

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:53:14 -0500

County-level map with shadings showing geographic Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), population group HPSAs, and ineligible areas. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Resource: Idaho Rural Health Care Access Program (RHCAP) FY21 Dental Health Eligible Areas

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:28:38 -0500

County-level map with shadings showing dental geographic Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), population group HPSAs, and ineligible areas. -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Funding opportunity: American Connection Corps

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:53:08 -0500

A 1-year fellowship program that trains and mobilizes leaders to work in rural and emerging communities to coordinate broadband development and digital inclusion. -- AmeriCorps

Resource: Idaho Division of Public Health - Bureau of Rural Health & Primary Care Brief

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:47:40 -0500

Report highlights healthcare workforce and access issues in rural Idaho. Explores the health professional shortage areas and details measures to bolster healthcare professionals in the state. -- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care

Resource: Idaho Rural Health Clinics

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:13:10 -0500

Presents a map of Idaho identifying the location of provider-based and independent Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in the state. Includes a table identifying the name, address, and designation for each RHC. -- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care

Resource: Facing Unique Challenges, Rural Communities Find Unique Solutions to Protect Against Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:37:42 -0600

Discusses the impact of wildfire smoke on health and describes efforts in rural Idaho, Nevada, and Washington to address air quality concerns. -- Rural Health Information Hub