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Date: May 2016
Describes the feasibility of using a lay health advisor (LHAs) model to engage patients from a rural African American community in North Carolina about prostate health. LHAs, also called ambassadors, work to share information about prostate health and collect survey data. Includes demographic characteristics of the 15 ambassadors, such as age, gender, education, employment, and previous health education training.
...Tagged as Cancer · Community engagement and volunteerism · Men · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · North Carolina...
Rural health resources for the U.S. Territories, Commonwealths, and Freely Associated States.
...cancer. Five of these jurisdictions, consisting of two commonwealths and three territories, are part of the United...
Reviewed: Sep 20, 2024
Overview of resources and information to support rural health in Puerto Rico.
...cancer. Data Sources U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts ; USDA Economic Research Service: State Fact Sheets Last...
Date: Jun 2024
Outlines New Mexico's disease prevention and health promotion plan for fiscal years 2024-2026. Identifies health priorities and strategies to increase access to primary care, reduce the incidence of substance misuse and mental health conditions, improve environmental health, and increase prevention and support for those affected by adverse childhood experiences. Includes discussion of tribal and rural health needs.
...Cancer · Children and youth · Diabetes · Environmental health · Infectious diseases · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mental...
Date: Nov 2, 2016
Women in Chuuk, Micronesia, often serve as caregivers for their families and communities. But without a formal education, many women can't move beyond their immediate environments. The Chuuk Women's Council provides education and training for Micronesian women, empowering them to become leaders in health. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer screening, and attend CWC's "Young Women Empowerment" program, all in one day. Stinnett...
Date: Jun 2014
Discusses the past, present, and future development of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) health policy. Identifies federal policy and legislation affecting Indian Health Service (IHS) funding and other federal funding that supports the healthcare received by AI/AN populations.
...Tagged as Cancer · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Health disparities · Legislation and regulations · Policy · Tribal communities...
Date: May 2014
Describes the process St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) took to engage and partner with a community organization to implement an evidence-based sun-safety program in rural Idaho. Includes information on identifying and recruiting a community partner; selecting an evidence-based program; and planning, implementing, sustaining, and expanding the program.
...Tagged as Cancer · Community engagement and volunteerism · Health screening · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Idaho...
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...
Date: Mar 5, 2024
The March 2024 episode of RHIhub's podcast features an interview with Steve Simonin, President and CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospital and Clinics.
...cancer. A lot of this stuff is being done now in Princeton and Cleveland Clinic...
Date: Nov 2018
Describes the effect of mobile programs in promoting mammographic screening participation among medically underserved women. Examines 4 studies conducted in rural areas and 3 studies conducted in both urban and rural areas, through articles published from 2010-2018.
...Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Mobile and episodic healthcare delivery · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...