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Date: Nov 2011
Discusses prevalence of chronic conditions and risk factors among a nationally representative sample of American Indian/Alaska Native women aged 18-44 years and makes comparisons with White women. Includes statistical breakdowns by weight status, physical activity level, cigarette use, and insurance coverage.
...Diabetes · Health insurance · Mental health · Obesity and weight control · Physical activity · Statistics and data · Tobacco...
Date: Nov 28, 2018
Scott County, Indiana, has been in the national spotlight since experiencing the largest HIV outbreak in rural America's recent history. The town's only physician at the time, Dr. William Cooke, took action to bring healing and hope to his community of Austin and the surrounding county. In this Q&A, he shares the motivation behind his compassionate approach to care. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes clinic, and the hepatitis C/HIV clinic. I can also provide HIV care for a neighboring...
Date: 2021
Highlights the health disparities and major causes of death faced by American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in Arizona to serve as a guide for tribal leaders and organizations when developing programs focused on improving AI/AN health. Includes information and data derived from Arizona population health and vital statistics, United States Census Bureau, and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) on chronic disease, causes of death, and behavioral risk factors for AI/AN populations.
...Diabetes · Health disparities · Injuries · Mortality · Statistics and data · Suicide and suicide prevention · Tribal communities · Wellness...
Date: Jun 13, 2016
The initial shock of the opioid epidemic is settling, and rural communities have identified several avenues to combat opioid addiction. Rural organizations are implementing innovative solutions to shrink the number of opioid overdoses, and many are finding that great success requires teamwork. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes or heart disease?" asked Campanello. "I think when scientifically and medically proven to be a disease...
Reviewed: Aug 2024
Highlights a partnership between Columbus Community Hospital, located in Columbus, Nebraska, and the YMCA that resulted in a number of additional or improved health and wellness services in the community, including a new fitness center. Shares the key steps, project successes, lessons learned, and more.
...Diabetes · Networking and collaboration · Obesity and weight control · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Nebraska...
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022
Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.
...diabetes and heart disease. Yet, rural communities often lack adequate oral healthcare and subsequently miss...
Date: 2023
Presents literature reviews of 20 rural public health priority topics identified through a survey of rural stakeholders. Reviews the scope of each topic, discusses related goals and objectives from the national Healthy People 2030 initiative, identifies affected populations, highlights interventions and solutions, and more. Topics include mental health, substance use, social determinants of health, access to care, quality of care, chronic health conditions, and COVID-19.
...Diabetes · Economics and the economy · Elderly population · Emergency medical services · Food security and nutrition · Health...
Date: Jan 2015
Identifies ways in which physicians can address unfavorable child outcomes (e.g. unplanned pregnancy, tobacco addiction, mental health disorders) by working with other groups and forming coalitions within the rural community.
...youth · Diabetes · Mental health · Networking and collaboration · Obesity and weight control · Tobacco use · North Carolina...
Added: Jun 14, 2024
Describes the Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare, a partnership between the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and the state's Department of Health and Human Services. The center funds programs to expand access to healthcare services for rural communities.
...Diabetes Prevention Program Expansion Program. Mobile Health Unit Enhancement Program – The Mobile Health Unit Enhancement...
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
...diabetic education, and wellness coaching are offered as post-discharge services to help prevent hospital...