Rural Monitor Search Results for: community health workers
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Date: Oct 4, 2017
What's in the air in the rural workplace? From grain dust to rock dust to hospital cleaning chemicals, all these particles have potential to cause chronic lung diseases. But, there are keys to prevention. - The Rural Monitor
...health worker side of respiratory health and other occupational hazards, such as inhaled chemical exposures. “We have great collaborative networks, from our own organization's emergency teams, and the community...
Date: Oct 18, 2017
Rural veterans may face significant challenges when pursuing careers in healthcare. Organizations like the Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit and the Consortium of Michigan Veterans Educators are working to reduce these barriers so that veterans can better serve their communities. - The Rural Monitor
...Organizations Help Veterans Transition into Healthcare Careers - The Rural Monitor --- Rural veterans may face significant...
Date: Dec 27, 2017
The year's most-read list includes articles on the health literacy, tick-borne diseases, COPD, American Indian health disparities, and a variety of innovative rural health approaches. - The Rural Monitor
...Community Health Workers Get Trained to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Oral health training programs are equipping...
Date: Jan 10, 2018
Dr. Art Kaufman discusses the Health Extension Rural Offices (HEROs) model, how he is helping promote the use of community health workers, and his work with the University of New Mexico's World Health Organization Collaborating Center. - The Rural Monitor
...Health. Today, public health is becoming a stronger ally as we both struggle to address health inequities in our state. How are community health workers...
Date: Feb 21, 2018
Miners in rural New Mexico may forego care when they have to drive a long distance to see a primary care provider or specialist. The New Mexico Mobile Screening Program for Miners travels to 12 locations in the state to bring needed care to patients. - The Rural Monitor
...health companies, since miners who receive compensation are eligible for home health benefits. Sood reported that these companies' professionals are skilled at communicating with the miners and bringing their concerns to the mobile clinic. These...
Date: May 16, 2018
Across the country, recruitment and retention challenges are common for rural healthcare entities providing post-acute care. Healthcare leaders share practical examples that have created incentive for staff to join, and stay on, their healthcare teams. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Care Association Staffing Report (no longer available online). Recruitment and retention challenges are common across rural healthcare entities providing PAC. Empowering and training staff, maximizing community partnerships, involving community health workers...
Date: Aug 8, 2018
An in-depth look at death certificates shows how this vital statistic document can impact rural healthcare, rural healthcare policy, and public health interventions. - The Rural Monitor
...worker in my home area in rural Maine,” Ziller said. “I can help drive evidence-based improvements in rural public health by doing this type of research. Specifically, with this project, we believe...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Alaska's Southcentral Foundation has a specific solution to Native Alaskan domestic violence issues: the Family Wellness Warriors Initiative. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Models & Innovations. Outten explained that bringing FWWI to assist with domestic violence issues in their rural communities starts with a written invitation from tribal leaders. Then implementation begins with developing a community steering committee...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Domestic violence impacts 12 million men and women annually. Here is a look into rural prevalence rates, provider knowledge gaps, and associated healthcare costs. - The Rural Monitor
...health-care workers remain challenged in screening and appropriately responding to IPV.” Specific to rural providers, a 2013 report surveying 100 rural providers in northeastern New York found respondents lacked information in three areas...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
In this in-depth story, multiple clinical issues surrounding domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural settings are discussed by providers, researchers, and those serving indigenous populations. Rural prevalence rates, provider knowledge gaps, and healthcare expenditures are also reviewed. - The Rural Monitor
...Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: Some Do's and Don'ts for Health Providers - The...