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1. Rural Response to the Opioid Crisis Overview
Reviewed: Dec 30, 2020

Learn about activities underway to address the opioid crisis in rural communities at the national, state, and local levels. Includes initiatives and funding opportunities, rural program examples, and tools and resources focused on prevention, harm reduction, and treatment.

...Health Education Center has initiated opioid-related education efforts for health workers and the larger community...

2. Community Vitality and Rural Healthcare Overview
Reviewed: May 26, 2021

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to the linkage between rural healthcare and the economic strength and overall vitality of the community. Features economic impact studies and funding to support healthcare in rural communities.

...Community Economic Development Associations held the Community Development and the Social Determinants of Health Symposium , offering links to presentation slides and recommended readings on community development to support health and wellness. Healthcare leaders' participation...

3. Rural Hospice and Palliative Care Overview
Reviewed: Jul 28, 2021

Information and resources on hospice and palliative care options in rural areas, as well as financial considerations and workforce challenges. Includes types of services available and information on the composition of hospice and palliative care teams.

...Community-based Palliative Care explains that palliative care teams can often bill traditional Medicare for advance care planning and care management services. Licensed clinical social workers may also be reimbursed for mental health...

4. Rural Mental Health Overview
Reviewed: Oct 20, 2021

Information, resources and frequently asked questions on rural mental health services and issues. Details the state of mental health, suicide prevention, and access to mental health services in rural areas.

...communities, as well as increase quality of care through enhanced coordination of services. In rural areas, where behavioral health workers...

5. Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Overview
Reviewed: Nov 30, 2021

Learn about the mental health challenges that farmers and ranchers face, with information on the root causes of stress, farmer demographics, mental health needs, and barriers to accessing care. Find tools and examples for developing programs to help address farmer mental health.

...community members who may be key parts of a farmer's support system. Interventions and conversations with traditional mental health stakeholders, like mental health clinicians or school guidance counselors, can be beneficial in every community...

6. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program Overview
Reviewed: Dec 13, 2021

Provides an overview of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes, important safety net providers in rural areas. Discusses Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) requirements for FQHCs and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Primary Health Care requirements for Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes. Includes information on the benefits of FQHCs and Health Center Program awardees and look-alikes, as well as links to funding, events, model programs, and additional resources and information.

...communities (or service areas) and specific underserved populations as mandated in the Section 330 authorization, such as migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, persons experiencing or at risk for homelessness, and residents of public housing. Health...

7. Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessment, and Program Evaluation Overview
Reviewed: Dec 14, 2021

An overview of rural health research, needs assessments, and program evaluation, with tools and resources to support these activities. Discusses the roles each of these activities play in helping rural stakeholders understand rural health needs and identify effective interventions.

...community or belonging to a similar stakeholder group. Like the interview, a focus group is less structured than a survey. Because of interactions among the participants, it may offer rich insights that would...

8. Health Professionals Seeking Loan Repayment Options
Reviewed: Jan 10, 2022

Information for health professionals seeking loan repayment options.

...workers Marriage and family therapists Licensed professional counselors Eligibility U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Participate or be eligible to participate as a provider in the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, as appropriate...

9. What is Rural? Overview
Reviewed: Jan 27, 2022

Provides resources, information, and frequently asked questions on the various definitions used to identify rural areas in the United States. Explains how definitions of rural are used, identifies the most common definitions, and discusses differences between definitions. Identifies data sources for identifying geographic areas as rural and lists tools for checking geographic eligibility for federal programs targeting rural areas.

...What is Rural? Overview - Rural Health Information Hub --- Provides resources, information, and frequently asked questions...

10. Chronic Disease in Rural America Overview
Reviewed: May 20, 2022

Provides resources and information on the impact of chronic disease in rural areas, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Highlights specific chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, arthritis, and HIV/AIDS.

...Community Health Workers in Rural Settings topic guide. Community Health Representatives (CHRs) are trained, community...