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Date: Jun 12, 2024
While loneliness and social isolation are often viewed as individual problems or even personal failings, there is growing awareness of the structural factors contributing to widespread disconnection. Amid a national "loneliness epidemic," some rural leaders are finding ways to help their neighbors connect. - The Rural Monitor
...rural communities will likely necessitate a tailored approach. I think that the first step — drawing on my background in substance use treatment — is admitting that there is a problem. "I think that the first step...
Date: May 2, 2018
Post-acute care (PAC) services available locally can make fully recovering from a serious illness or injury faster and easier, setting the patient and provider up for the best possible outcome. This article looks at how a tertiary facility's communication with skilled nursing facilities, a Critical Access Hospital's swing bed program, and a home health agency are improving patient transitions from acute care to PAC. - The Rural Monitor
...Center, led by Dr. Alana Knudson, which found that "strong relationships between rural home health agencies and local hospitals are fundamental to improving patient outcomes." Being a member of a large health system, VNA gets...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
In this in-depth story, multiple clinical issues surrounding domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural settings are discussed by providers and researchers. Rural prevalence rates, provider knowledge gaps, and healthcare expenditures are also reviewed. - The Rural Monitor
...Center for Injury Prevention and Control Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Victimization Assessment Instruments for Use in Healthcare Settings A Surgical Specialist Speaks Out About DV Screening Though the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
Date: Jan 24, 2024
Produce prescription programs have gained popularity in recent years as a model for addressing food insecurity and diet-related disease. While such programs are still uncommon in rural areas, those that do exist report wide-ranging impacts on participants and local food systems. - The Rural Monitor
...rural communities, I think that a produce prescription program could be — I use the analogy of a climbing wall, where you just need one grip to start climbing the wall," said Shin. "A produce prescription...
Learn more about Erin Lord Kunz, Information Specialist for the Rural Health Information Hub.
...Referral Service, as well as writing and maintaining topic and state guides. Erin’s focuses are social determinants of health, maternal health, healthcare access, and more. She also acts as the liaison to states...
Reviewed: Jan 9, 2025
A health promotion program in the New Mexico border region that addresses diabetes prevention and control, behavioral health, and immunization.
...Center Southern New Mexico Promotora Committee Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach Luna County Health Council Juvenile Drug Court Juvenile Justice Continuum Services New Mexico Children Youth and Families Division (CYFD) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA...
Date: Feb 16, 2022
By leveraging federal COVID-related funding, the Quapaw Nation now serves its local residents with a new community paramedicine program. Current program data indicates that it's bringing significant cost savings, along with valuable information for future local healthcare delivery decision-making. Most importantly, the program is also proving to be widely acceptable to community members. - The Rural Monitor
...Rural Health Resource Center also offers a 2021 resource focused on implementation and sustainability. Making a Difference Arnall said that the program's prime focus was offering an alternative to emergency room or clinic visits...
Added: Feb 18, 2021
Home-based programs use evidence-based strategies to support rural mothers and families in promoting health and well-being in early childhood.
...rural communities, where long distances to healthcare or community centers and limited transportation options are barriers to accessing services. The Community Preventive Service Task Force (CPSTF) recommends home-based programs for improving asthma symptoms among...
Reviewed: Nov 12, 2024
Overview of volunteer models used in rural communities.
...referrals via the New Freedom Transportation One Call Center. Considerations for Implementation Volunteer-provided services are dependent upon the availability and schedule of the volunteer drivers. There may be communities where volunteer drivers...
Reviewed: May 6, 2022
Learn about oral health program strategies focused on bringing together oral health and primary care.
...referral partnerships between dental clinics and primary care practitioners (see Dental Home Model ). Non-dental primary care practitioners can play an important role in the prevention of dental caries. Using school-based models for dental...