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Date: Jan 29, 2020
Recent research has found that not only are nearly 40% of surveyed physicians burned out, but 40% are also experiencing depression. For many reasons — stigma among them — these professionals are not getting mental health support. Physician health programs, in collaboration with professional societies, are trying to change that by working with state licensure boards and other groups. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer. I'm still struggling with grief. And I'm still angry. Then, one of our partners...
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: Dec 18, 2019
With national standards now available for voluntary accreditation, rural public health departments need to determine the feasibility of that activity for their organization. The Public Health Accreditation Board President and CEO joins researchers and experts to share information about accreditation and how rural health departments can achieve that designation. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer screening, or STI [sexually transmitted infection] testing and screening. At the same time, as the factors...
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
...cancer survivors' group, an environmental group, a coffee hour for Spanish speakers, and more. The Prairie...
Reviewed: Nov 8, 2024
Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to healthcare access. Discusses the importance of primary care for rural residents and covers barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, such as transportation, insurance, and workforce issues. Highlights strategies to improve access to care for rural residents.
...cancer, and heart disease mortality rates Reduction in low birth weight Improved health behaviors Improved...
Date: Mar 2018
Results of a study measuring the effects of income, employment status, and education level on the rates of chronic disease among 14,632 American Indian or Alaska Native elders from 2011-2014. Features demographics with breakdowns by 10 chronic diseases.
...Cancer · Cardiovascular disease · Chronic respiratory conditions · Diabetes · Educational attainment · Elderly population · Employment and unemployment · Health...
Date: Sep 20, 2017
Studies show that the more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) one has, the higher the risk of chronic health conditions, anxiety disorders, low life potential, and even early death. A sense of urgency for early intervention spurred one western North Carolina school district and a tribe in Wisconsin to act. Read more about how their programs confront ACEs and build resiliency to overcome them. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer, and diabetes – some of the major causes of the widening rural-urban mortality gap. So, if we want...
Date: Jul 10, 2019
As more healthcare delivery efforts include social risk assessments, the impact of the social determinants of health is better understood. Rural clinicians, researchers, and other experts share perspectives on social isolation and loneliness. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer, and die anyway?' For those who are isolated and feel lonely, sometimes they either...
Date: Dec 2024
Reports on the health of people in Arizona, including population subgroups, social determinants of health, and priority health issues. Discusses health and access disparities in rural, tribal, and border areas. Includes county-level data.
...Cancer · Children and youth · Chronic respiratory conditions · County-by-county data · Diabetes · Environmental health · Food...
Date: 2025
Examines factors and trends related to family physician (FP)-performed colonoscopy screenings. Analyzes 2016-2021 insurance claims data from 2,943,900 qualified colonoscopies, with data breakdowns according to patient demographics, accrued charges, region, and urban-rural classification, including large central metro, large fringe metro, medium metro, small metro, micropolitan, and noncore. Discusses the impact of FP-performed colonoscopy screenings for certain populations, including rural.
...Health, 41(1) Date 2025 Tagged as Cancer · Health screening · Physicians · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...