Rural Monitor Search Results for: cancer
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Date: Oct 20, 2021
A common health condition, epilepsy impacts rural populations in many ways, including the ability to drive. Medical and public health experts join an advocacy organization to review the condition's impact and outline rural management approaches — including seizure first aid. - The Rural Monitor
...cancers, to traumatic brain injury . Epilepsy just doesn't get the attention. It's hidden...
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: Mar 21, 2018
An important aspect of the opioid crisis is opioid use disorder. This in-depth story focuses on the science behind the disorder and the use of an evidence-based treatment: MAT, or medication-assisted treatment. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer pain. In this setting, prescribers must have a state license along with a Drug...
Date: Mar 15, 2017
Oral health training programs are equipping Community Health Workers on Navajo Nation, Texas colonias, and Maryland's Appalachian communities to improve access to dental care and teach people how to take care of their teeth. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer program, and the smoking cessation program. It's a win-win for our people...
Date: Nov 29, 2017
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2017 MMWR Rural Series has featured several reports highlighting rural unintentional injuries as one of the top 5 leading causes of death. What are these "unintentional injuries"? How often are rural residents killed by them? Here's a look at the three leading causes of rural unintentional injuries. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer. In the 5 th category – unintentional injuries – a significant disparity is highlighted: the rural...