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Date: Feb 21, 2018
Miners in rural New Mexico may forego care when they have to drive a long distance to see a primary care provider or specialist. The New Mexico Mobile Screening Program for Miners travels to 12 locations in the state to bring needed care to patients. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer from mining radioactive minerals don't realize that they're eligible for benefits through...
Reviewed: Aug 2026
Provides a forum for tribes and tribal organizations to obtain and disseminate evidence-based and culturally appropriate information in order to identify and eliminate health complications related to commercial tobacco abuse.
...abuse. Cancer · Culture · Health disparities · Tobacco use · Tribal communities · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention...
Date: May 2026
Results of a study examining rural-urban differences in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incidence and mortality trends. Uses data from HCC diagnoses from 2001-2022 and deaths from 2007-2022, and features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural counties.
...JAMA Network Open, 9(5), e2612323 05/2026 Cancer · Mortality · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...
Date: Nov 30, 2016
First conceptualized in the 1970s, but not widely adopted in rural communities, freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) have been getting another look as a sustainable rural option. This article discusses hospital-based versus independent FSEDs, the model's financial viability, and highlights two FSEDs meeting their communities' healthcare needs in Arizona and Illinois. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer center. In VVMC's case, much of their overhead costs are covered by these...
Date: Mar 15, 2017
Oral health training programs are equipping Community Health Workers on Navajo Nation, Texas colonias, and Maryland's Appalachian communities to improve access to dental care and teach people how to take care of their teeth. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer program, and the smoking cessation program. It's a win-win for our people...
Date: Jan 2026
Examines the impact of community, patient, and facility characteristics on mammogram screening access, mammogram recall, and biopsy rates in 5 Appalachian states. Utilizes 2016-2018 Medicare claims data from breast imaging organizations to analyze characteristics of mammogram care, providing sociodemographic breakdowns and metro versus rural comparisons.
...01/2026 Access · Appalachia · Cancer · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Specialty care · Statistics and data · Women...
Date: Mar 2018
Results of a study measuring the effects of income, employment status, and education level on the rates of chronic disease among 14,632 American Indian or Alaska Native elders from 2011-2014. Features demographics with breakdowns by 10 chronic diseases.
...Cancer · Cardiovascular disease · Chronic respiratory conditions · Diabetes · Educational attainment · Employment and unemployment · Health disparities · Income...
Date: Feb 2025
Presentation slides providing data on population, noncommunicable disease, mental and behavioral health, maternal and child health, and injuries in Texas's border region. Includes data comparisons between border and non-border counties.
...Cancer · Children and youth · Diabetes · Injuries · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mental health · Population health...
Date: Mar 2021
Identifies Mississippi communities with the greatest unmet healthcare needs and offers recommendations for allocating resources, managing shortage designations, and coordinating the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals. Includes sections on social determinants of health, Health Professional Shortage Areas, Graduate Medical Education, and workforce development. Features statistics on various diseases and health conditions.
...Cancer · Cardiovascular disease · Delta Region · Dental workforce · Diabetes · Graduate medical education · Health disparities · Health workforce...
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2023
Provides information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to substance use in rural areas. Describes substance use and misuse and discusses what rural healthcare providers and communities can do related to prevention and treatment.
...cancer, chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder (COPD), heart disease, and stroke, this high rate of tobacco...