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51. Family Physicians and Maternal Health in Rural America, with Julie Wood and Zita Magloire – Exploring Rural Health Podcast - Podcast Episode
Date: Oct 4, 2022

The October 2022 episode of RHIhub's podcast features Julie Wood, MD, senior vice president of research, science and health of the public at the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Zita Magloire, MD, a practicing family physician in Cairo, Georgia, in a discussion about the integral part that family physicians play in rural maternal care.

...rural hospital, and it was really great because we were able to collaborate with our referral center...

52. Rural Health Disparities Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2022

Provides information on health disparities and the causes of these disparities in rural areas. Discusses rural versus urban mortality and life expectancy, and resources and programs to address rural health disparities. Provides information on regions throughout the U.S. that experience higher level of rural health disparities.

...Center found that 64% of surveyed Rural Health Clinic staff members reported difficulties finding specialists for patient referral...

53. Violence and Abuse in Rural America Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Sep 26, 2025

Features information on violence, abuse, and human trafficking in rural areas. Examines barriers to addressing intimate partner violence, health outcomes related to violence and abuse, strategies for identifying and supporting victims in healthcare settings, impacts on at-risk populations, and effects of adverse childhood experiences, harassment, stalking, and bullying in rural areas.

...Center on Aging offers a screening protocol and tool for older adults that has been tested and implemented in rural primary care practices. Routine screening for intimate partner violence and referrals...

54. Transportation Programs – RHIhub Aging in Place Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2019

Overview of issues related to transportation for older adults in rural communities.

...Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Eldercare Locator Website Describes a national referral resource that connects people to community programs and services for older adults, including transportation. Organization(s): Association of Area Agencies on Aging...

55. Collaborating to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Areas - Funding
Deadline: Apr 15, 2026

A 4-session learning collaborative for health centers, primary care associations, and other collaborating partners, focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural communities.

...referrals and collaboration strategies for health centers. Learning objectives: Describe the health impacts of intimate partner violence and key considerations for rural...

56. Urban and Rural Differences in Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness - Resources
Date: Apr 2020

Examines the variation in hospital bed capacity by region in the U.S. and by metro and nonmetro status. Discusses urban and rural differences in hospital resources, including hospital and ICU beds per capita. Provides an interactive map displaying hospital beds per capita and select demographic characteristics of metro and nonmetro areas of each state and by hospital referral region.

...referral region. Kendal Orgera, Daniel McDermott, Matthew Rae, et al. 04/2020 KFF, Peterson Center on Healthcare Emergency preparedness and response · Hospitals · Infectious diseases · Inpatient care · Population health · Rural...

57. Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program Supports Sustainable Change - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Nov 13, 2017

In rural communities, a little bit can go a long way. Learn how three Federal Office of Rural Health Policy awardees have used their funds to enhance healthcare access and create sustainable change. - The Rural Monitor

...referrals to outside social services. With the Outreach Program grant funds, the PCMH model has made it easy for patients, especially those from surrounding rural areas, to get all of their needs...

58. Community Supports for Rural Aging in Place and Independent Living Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Apr 25, 2025

Resources and information on home-based services and community supports to support aging in place and independent living in rural communities.

...Centers for Independent Living (CILs) provide individuals with disabilities with services to help them live independently, including referrals, independent living skills training, and peer counseling. CILs can also offer additional services, including job search support...

59. "It's on Us": Healthcare's Unique Position in the Response to Human Trafficking - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Jul 29, 2020

Referred to as a form of "modern-day slavery," human trafficking occurs in every state and is not limited by the size of a community. Health services are one of the most common points of access to a lifeline for those actively being trafficked, giving healthcare professionals an advantage to help victims escape. A rural hospital CEO, a SORH director, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, and a Safe Harbor Regional Navigator share how they combat human trafficking through training and raising awareness. - The Rural Monitor

...Rural Communities – A 2015 training webinar hosted by the National Human Trafficking Resource Center. HEAL Trafficking Protocol Toolkit for Healthcare Settings – Helps collaboratively standardize evidence-based protocols for the identification, care, and referral...

60. Kentucky Homeplace - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Oct 6, 2025

A community health worker initiative to improve the health of rural Appalachian Kentucky residents who have deficits in health resources and health status, including high levels of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, and diabetes.

...Center of Excellence in Rural Health and funded by the Kentucky General Assembly to combat health disparities in rural areas of the state. This community health worker (CHW) initiative, first based in the eastern town...