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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...
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026
Learn how, by collaborating with medical professionals, community health workers render direct health services in this model.
...Centers, Rural Health Clinics, primary care offices, dental practices, and pharmacies. CHWs may also conduct home visits, working with medical professionals. In this model, the members of the care delivery team will differ across practice...
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...
Reviewed: Dec 12, 2025
Learn more about infectious disease prevention services for substance use disorders in rural areas.
...rural communities often have limited access to infectious disease and addiction specialists, programs may need to rely on cross-trained generalist staff and providers who can deliver multiple services. Primary care clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, case...
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...
Reviewed: Dec 12, 2025
Outlines prevention and early intervention models for rural substance use disorder programs.
...Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain outlines the risks and benefits of prescription opioids and offers evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers and patients to guide...
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...