Iowa Resources
Iowa: Rural Health Clinics
Shows the number of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) by county in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows the number of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) by county in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa: Federal Dental Health Care Shortage Designations
Shows full or partially counties and facilities designated as Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows full or partially counties and facilities designated as Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa: Federal Mental Health Care Shortage Designations
Shows designated counties and facilities as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows designated counties and facilities as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa: Federal Primary Health Care Shortage Designations
Shows full or partially designated counties and facilities as Primary Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows full or partially designated counties and facilities as Primary Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa: Federal Underserved Areas & Populations (MUA/Ps)
Shows full or partially designated counties as Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows full or partially designated counties as Medically Underserved Areas (MUAs) and Medically Underserved Populations (MUPs) in Iowa.
Date: 04/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Understanding the Opioid Crisis in Rural and Urban Iowa
Highlight findings from an analysis of the opioid epidemic in Iowa. Covers data and statistics comparing opioid death rates in Iowa to surrounding states; opioid-use deaths in metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural Iowa and to the U.S. population; and opioid deaths by cause, such as prescription or synthetic opioids, and rurality. Analyzes other factors related to opioid-use deaths such as demographics, employment, income, and civic participation.
Author(s): David J. Peters, Peter Miller, Andrew Hochstetler
Date: 01/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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Highlight findings from an analysis of the opioid epidemic in Iowa. Covers data and statistics comparing opioid death rates in Iowa to surrounding states; opioid-use deaths in metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural Iowa and to the U.S. population; and opioid deaths by cause, such as prescription or synthetic opioids, and rurality. Analyzes other factors related to opioid-use deaths such as demographics, employment, income, and civic participation.
Author(s): David J. Peters, Peter Miller, Andrew Hochstetler
Date: 01/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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Telepharmacy Service Brings HIV Preventive to Rural Iowans
Discusses a telepharmacy service in Iowa that works to provide rural residents at risk for HIV infection with a daily preventive medication called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Covers barriers overcome by the program and next steps to address ongoing challenges program participants face.
Author(s): Kate Traynor
Date: 01/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Discusses a telepharmacy service in Iowa that works to provide rural residents at risk for HIV infection with a daily preventive medication called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Covers barriers overcome by the program and next steps to address ongoing challenges program participants face.
Author(s): Kate Traynor
Date: 01/2019
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Selected Rural Healthcare Facilities in Iowa
Shows the state’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), as well as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located outside of urbanized areas.
Date: 01/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Shows the state’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), as well as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) located outside of urbanized areas.
Date: 01/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Flood Relief Resources
Provides a listing of organizations offering relief and business, housing, and agricultural assistance for rural communities. Includes information and resources for mental health and wellness services for farmers and ranchers in Iowa and Nebraska.
Date: 2019
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Affairs
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Provides a listing of organizations offering relief and business, housing, and agricultural assistance for rural communities. Includes information and resources for mental health and wellness services for farmers and ranchers in Iowa and Nebraska.
Date: 2019
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Affairs
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Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment in a Rural Community
Examines the use of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), an alternative treatment option compared to whole-breast radiation therapy (WBRT), for patients receiving breast-conserving surgery at an academic institution in Iowa. Includes data on patients receiving IORT and WBRT by age, distance traveled to treatment facility, postoperative outcomes, and more.
Author(s): Allison W. Lorenzen, Boris Kiriazov, James P. De Andrade, et al.
Citation: Annals of Surgical Oncology, 25(10), 3004-3010
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Examines the use of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), an alternative treatment option compared to whole-breast radiation therapy (WBRT), for patients receiving breast-conserving surgery at an academic institution in Iowa. Includes data on patients receiving IORT and WBRT by age, distance traveled to treatment facility, postoperative outcomes, and more.
Author(s): Allison W. Lorenzen, Boris Kiriazov, James P. De Andrade, et al.
Citation: Annals of Surgical Oncology, 25(10), 3004-3010
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Activation and Utilization of an Electronic Health Record Patient Portal at an Academic Medical Center: Impact of Patient Demographics and Geographic Location
Analyzes the rates of patient portal activation and usage associated with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics by patients in rural and urban areas of the state. Identifies population groups with the lowest activation rates, and discusses possible barriers to accessing patient portals.
Author(s): Sarah E. R. Oest, Maia Hightower, Matthew D. Krasowski
Citation: Academic Pathology, 5
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Analyzes the rates of patient portal activation and usage associated with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics by patients in rural and urban areas of the state. Identifies population groups with the lowest activation rates, and discusses possible barriers to accessing patient portals.
Author(s): Sarah E. R. Oest, Maia Hightower, Matthew D. Krasowski
Citation: Academic Pathology, 5
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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The Workforce Trends of Physician Assistants in Iowa (1995-2015)
Examines the growth trends and attrition of the physician assistance (PA) workforce in Iowa with a focus on primary or specialty care practice settings, rural or urban locations, and Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Citation: PLOS One, 13(10)
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Examines the growth trends and attrition of the physician assistance (PA) workforce in Iowa with a focus on primary or specialty care practice settings, rural or urban locations, and Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
Citation: PLOS One, 13(10)
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Intergenerational Continuity in Adverse Childhood Experiences and Rural Community Environments
Reports on a study of two-parent families with children in rural Iowa to determine the effect of community environment on intergenerational continuity in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Measures of community environment including socioeconomic status, social cohesion, perception of community services, and alcohol vendor density were correlated with ACEs to ascertain their significance in helping families break the cycle, and reduce or prevent childhood adversity.
Author(s): Thomas J. Schofield, M. Brent Donnellan, Melissa T. Merrick, Katie A. Ports, Joanne Klevens, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 108(9), 1148–1152
Date: 09/2018
Type: Document
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Reports on a study of two-parent families with children in rural Iowa to determine the effect of community environment on intergenerational continuity in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Measures of community environment including socioeconomic status, social cohesion, perception of community services, and alcohol vendor density were correlated with ACEs to ascertain their significance in helping families break the cycle, and reduce or prevent childhood adversity.
Author(s): Thomas J. Schofield, M. Brent Donnellan, Melissa T. Merrick, Katie A. Ports, Joanne Klevens, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 108(9), 1148–1152
Date: 09/2018
Type: Document
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Active Ottumwa: Adapting Evidence-Based Recommendations to Promote Physical Activity in a Micropolitan New Destination Community
Reports on the development of an evidence-based community-wide intervention promoting physical activity in Ottumwa, Iowa, a micropolitan community of nearly 25,000. This program, Active Ottumwa, utilizes lay health advisors, and incorporates behavioral and social intervention approaches to improve health. Evaluation procedures for this study include a community survey, longitudinal cohort assessment, observational data, interviews, and project records.
Author(s): Barbara Baquero, Christine M. Kava, Sato Ashida, Jason Daniel-Ulloa, Helena H. Laroche, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(5), 917
Date: 05/2018
Type: Document
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Reports on the development of an evidence-based community-wide intervention promoting physical activity in Ottumwa, Iowa, a micropolitan community of nearly 25,000. This program, Active Ottumwa, utilizes lay health advisors, and incorporates behavioral and social intervention approaches to improve health. Evaluation procedures for this study include a community survey, longitudinal cohort assessment, observational data, interviews, and project records.
Author(s): Barbara Baquero, Christine M. Kava, Sato Ashida, Jason Daniel-Ulloa, Helena H. Laroche, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(5), 917
Date: 05/2018
Type: Document
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A Task-based Analysis of Black Carbon Exposure in Iowa Farmers During Harvest
Reports on a study that measures black carbon concentrations as an indicator for diesel exhaust exposure in farmers over a 20-day period during the harvest season in Southeast Iowa. The intent of the study is to determine the frequency and levels of exposure to black carbon associated with diesel-related activities, and if these levels were above concentrations found in urban environments.
Author(s): Emma M. Stapleton, Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, Sarah J. Locke, Ralph W. Altmaier, Jonathan N. Hofmann, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(4), 293–304
Date: 04/2018
Type: Document
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Reports on a study that measures black carbon concentrations as an indicator for diesel exhaust exposure in farmers over a 20-day period during the harvest season in Southeast Iowa. The intent of the study is to determine the frequency and levels of exposure to black carbon associated with diesel-related activities, and if these levels were above concentrations found in urban environments.
Author(s): Emma M. Stapleton, Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, Sarah J. Locke, Ralph W. Altmaier, Jonathan N. Hofmann, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 15(4), 293–304
Date: 04/2018
Type: Document
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State Innovation Model (SIM) Evaluation Report on Award Year 2 (AY2) Activities
Discusses the process and implementation activities of the State Innovation Model (SIM) grant program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the state of Iowa. SIM provides funding for states to develop innovative strategies to address healthcare reform by improving the patient healthcare experience, population health, and reducing healthcare costs. Describes interventions and actions from the SIM initiative, community characteristics, and settings impacted by the initiative.
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Discusses the process and implementation activities of the State Innovation Model (SIM) grant program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the state of Iowa. SIM provides funding for states to develop innovative strategies to address healthcare reform by improving the patient healthcare experience, population health, and reducing healthcare costs. Describes interventions and actions from the SIM initiative, community characteristics, and settings impacted by the initiative.
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Filling the Gap: USDA, Utility Co-ops Working to Bring Badly Needed Dental Services to Rural Iowans
Features the Fulfilling Iowa's Need for Dentists (FIND) program funded by USDA Rural Development via pass-through loans to several telephone and electric cooperatives to provide dental care to Iowa's rural communities. Details the development of FIND and the ways in which it helps place dentists in underserved areas.
Author(s): Darin Leach
Citation: Rural Cooperatives, 85(1), 12-13, 43
Date: 01/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Features the Fulfilling Iowa's Need for Dentists (FIND) program funded by USDA Rural Development via pass-through loans to several telephone and electric cooperatives to provide dental care to Iowa's rural communities. Details the development of FIND and the ways in which it helps place dentists in underserved areas.
Author(s): Darin Leach
Citation: Rural Cooperatives, 85(1), 12-13, 43
Date: 01/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Rural Development
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Affiliation Partners Sought to Prepare Small Hospital for Value-Based Care
Details how Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) in Grinnell, Iowa, followed a robust due diligence process to seek affiliation partners and prepare for participation in risk-based reimbursement models. GRMC is a 49-bed private, non-profit medical center that serves six rural counties in Iowa.
Date: 01/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Details how Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC) in Grinnell, Iowa, followed a robust due diligence process to seek affiliation partners and prepare for participation in risk-based reimbursement models. GRMC is a 49-bed private, non-profit medical center that serves six rural counties in Iowa.
Date: 01/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Value
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Unintentional Firearm Injuries Remain Prevalent Over a 12 Year Experience at a Rural Midwestern Level 1 Trauma Center
Examines the variety of firearm injuries seen at a rural Iowa level 1 trauma center to provide an awareness of the prevalence, mechanism used in the injury, and variation in seasonal occurrence. Data identifying patients with a firearm injury was obtained from a trauma registry for the years 2002 to 2014. Goal was to distinguish the characteristics of preventable firearm injuries in rural environments to improve firearm education and influence public policy.
Author(s): Brian Guetschow, Michele Lilienthal, Michael Willey
Citation: Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 38, 45-52
Date: 2018
Type: Document
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Examines the variety of firearm injuries seen at a rural Iowa level 1 trauma center to provide an awareness of the prevalence, mechanism used in the injury, and variation in seasonal occurrence. Data identifying patients with a firearm injury was obtained from a trauma registry for the years 2002 to 2014. Goal was to distinguish the characteristics of preventable firearm injuries in rural environments to improve firearm education and influence public policy.
Author(s): Brian Guetschow, Michele Lilienthal, Michael Willey
Citation: Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 38, 45-52
Date: 2018
Type: Document
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Iowa: Governor's Designation for Rural Health Clinic Status
Shows Iowa counties classified as designated, grandfathered, metropolitan statistical area (MSA), or not designated to determine eligibility for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) status.
Date: 12/2017
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Shows Iowa counties classified as designated, grandfathered, metropolitan statistical area (MSA), or not designated to determine eligibility for Rural Health Clinic (RHC) status.
Date: 12/2017
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Network Spotlight: Wright Health Partners
Describes the network characteristics, lessons learned, challenges, and accomplishments of Wright Health Partners, a rural healthcare consortium based in Clarion, Iowa. Originally started as an agreement between two Critical Access Hospitals, Wright Health Partners has grown to include schools, an ambulance service, an orthopedic practice, and other partners. Members of Wright Health Partners share an electronic medical record (EMR) system, technical assistance resources, and program funding.
Date: 12/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Resource Center
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Describes the network characteristics, lessons learned, challenges, and accomplishments of Wright Health Partners, a rural healthcare consortium based in Clarion, Iowa. Originally started as an agreement between two Critical Access Hospitals, Wright Health Partners has grown to include schools, an ambulance service, an orthopedic practice, and other partners. Members of Wright Health Partners share an electronic medical record (EMR) system, technical assistance resources, and program funding.
Date: 12/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Resource Center
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Improving Rural Oral Health: Six States’ Response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Oral Health Strategic Framework
Findings brief describing how Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina have responded to the Department of Health and Human Services' 2014-2017 goals for advancing oral health in America, with emphasis on programs available to children. Features statistics including number of dental insurance companies, number of public health dental clinics or Federally Qualified Health Centers providing oral health services, and number of full-time and part-time dentists and dental hygienists at these facilities in each of the six states.
Author(s): Amy B. Martin, Janice C. Probst, Karen M. Jones
Date: 08/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Minority Health Research Center
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Findings brief describing how Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina have responded to the Department of Health and Human Services' 2014-2017 goals for advancing oral health in America, with emphasis on programs available to children. Features statistics including number of dental insurance companies, number of public health dental clinics or Federally Qualified Health Centers providing oral health services, and number of full-time and part-time dentists and dental hygienists at these facilities in each of the six states.
Author(s): Amy B. Martin, Janice C. Probst, Karen M. Jones
Date: 08/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Minority Health Research Center
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Medicaid Expansion: Behavioral Health Treatment Use in Selected States in 2014
Report to Congress describing the population of Medicaid expansion enrollees with behavioral health diagnoses in 2014, and the use of behavioral health treatment among the enrolled population. Results are based on the experience of four states: Iowa, New York, Washington, and West Virginia. Includes a discussion on rural/urban geographic distribution of enrollees and the barriers to accessing treatment for enrollees living in rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Report to Congress describing the population of Medicaid expansion enrollees with behavioral health diagnoses in 2014, and the use of behavioral health treatment among the enrolled population. Results are based on the experience of four states: Iowa, New York, Washington, and West Virginia. Includes a discussion on rural/urban geographic distribution of enrollees and the barriers to accessing treatment for enrollees living in rural areas.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Determinants of the 5-Year Retention and Rural Location of Family Physicians: Results from the Iowa Family Medicine Training Network
Analysis of data from 8 residency programs associated with the Carver College of Medicine. Includes statistics with breakdowns by decade of graduation, place of residency, 5-year retention rate, and rural location.
Author(s): Gregory Nelson, Thomas S. Gruca
Citation: Family Medicine, 49(6), 473-476
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
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Analysis of data from 8 residency programs associated with the Carver College of Medicine. Includes statistics with breakdowns by decade of graduation, place of residency, 5-year retention rate, and rural location.
Author(s): Gregory Nelson, Thomas S. Gruca
Citation: Family Medicine, 49(6), 473-476
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
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Evaluation of Provider Network in the Iowa Dental Wellness Plan, 2014-2016
Reports on Iowa’s Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) provider network established due to the poor oral health status of low income residents and the need for dental care within the state. Compares the first and second year of the DWP using outcomes measures that include dentist supply and distance to the nearest dentist in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Susan McKernan, Mark Pooley, Aparna Ingleshwar, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Reports on Iowa’s Dental Wellness Plan (DWP) provider network established due to the poor oral health status of low income residents and the need for dental care within the state. Compares the first and second year of the DWP using outcomes measures that include dentist supply and distance to the nearest dentist in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Susan McKernan, Mark Pooley, Aparna Ingleshwar, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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A Longitudinal Study of Atrazine and 2,4-D Exposure and Oxidative Stress Markers among Iowa Corn Farmers
Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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Presents a study on oxidative stress in Iowa corn farmers who have been exposed to certain pesticides and herbicides. Breaks down data by age, smoking history, and alcohol use, among other factors.
Author(s): Catherine C. Lerro, Laura E. Beane Freeman, Lützen Portengen, et al.
Citation: Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis, 58(1), 30-38
Date: 01/2017
Type: Document
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I-CASH Annual Report 2017
Details Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health's (I-CASH) annual report on statewide prevention and education programs addressing agricultural safety and health during 2016-2017.
Date: 2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
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Details Iowa’s Center for Agricultural Safety and Health's (I-CASH) annual report on statewide prevention and education programs addressing agricultural safety and health during 2016-2017.
Date: 2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
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Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM): Baseline Process/Implementation Report
Reports on the progress, challenges, and future concerns during the pre-implementation (2015) and the first year implementation (2016) of the Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM) test grant to improve population health, transform healthcare, and promote sustainability in rural and urban counties of Iowa. Discusses 5 main SIM activities: Plan for Population Health (PPH), Community Care Coalitions (C3) including rural counties, Statewide Alert Network (SWAN), Community-Based Performance Improvement (CBPI), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP).
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Reports on the progress, challenges, and future concerns during the pre-implementation (2015) and the first year implementation (2016) of the Iowa State Innovation Model (SIM) test grant to improve population health, transform healthcare, and promote sustainability in rural and urban counties of Iowa. Discusses 5 main SIM activities: Plan for Population Health (PPH), Community Care Coalitions (C3) including rural counties, Statewide Alert Network (SWAN), Community-Based Performance Improvement (CBPI), and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP).
Author(s): Suzanne Bentler, Tessa Heeren, Rochelle Schultz Spinarski, Elizabeth Momany, Peter Damiano
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Iowa Department of Public Health Workforce Report to the Iowa Legislature
A report developed to ensure state funding aligns with the priorities and goals of the public health department’s healthcare workforce programs. Provides recommendations, describes strategies, and identifies appropriated allocations in support of rural and urban healthcare workforce initiatives within the state.
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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A report developed to ensure state funding aligns with the priorities and goals of the public health department’s healthcare workforce programs. Provides recommendations, describes strategies, and identifies appropriated allocations in support of rural and urban healthcare workforce initiatives within the state.
Date: 12/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Population Health Strategies of Critical Access Hospitals
Provides examples of population health strategies developed by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) from 8 different rural communities that have significantly contributed to the improvement of population health and the health of their community.
Author(s): John Gale, Andrew Coburn, Karen Pearson, Zachariah Croll, George Shaler
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Provides examples of population health strategies developed by Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) from 8 different rural communities that have significantly contributed to the improvement of population health and the health of their community.
Author(s): John Gale, Andrew Coburn, Karen Pearson, Zachariah Croll, George Shaler
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Flex Monitoring Team
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Providing Cardiology Care in Rural Areas Through Visiting Consultant Clinics
Examines impact of cardiology outreach clinics in 96 predominantly rural Iowa cities in 2014. Includes map showing clinic sites and a table of mean one-way travel times with breakdowns by urban area, large rural city, small rural town, isolated rural town, and all rural census tracts.
Author(s): Thomas S. Gruca, Tae-Hyung Pyo, Gregory C. Nelson
Citation: Journal of the American Heart Association, 5(7)
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
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Examines impact of cardiology outreach clinics in 96 predominantly rural Iowa cities in 2014. Includes map showing clinic sites and a table of mean one-way travel times with breakdowns by urban area, large rural city, small rural town, isolated rural town, and all rural census tracts.
Author(s): Thomas S. Gruca, Tae-Hyung Pyo, Gregory C. Nelson
Citation: Journal of the American Heart Association, 5(7)
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
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Changes in Dentist Retirement, Relocation, and Net Inflow of Dentist Supply in Iowa, 1997-2014: Fifth Brief in a Series
Analyzes the population of dentists in and out of Iowa’s dental workforce from 1997 to 2014 with a focus on voluntary retirement and relocation out of Iowa. Provides data describing several characteristics of the dental workforce, including their retirement age, where they received training, type of practice, and if they practiced in a rural location.
Author(s): Julie C. Reynolds, Susan C. McKernan, Raymond A. Kuthy, Nyla Balakrishnan
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Analyzes the population of dentists in and out of Iowa’s dental workforce from 1997 to 2014 with a focus on voluntary retirement and relocation out of Iowa. Provides data describing several characteristics of the dental workforce, including their retirement age, where they received training, type of practice, and if they practiced in a rural location.
Author(s): Julie C. Reynolds, Susan C. McKernan, Raymond A. Kuthy, Nyla Balakrishnan
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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State Variations in the Rural Obstetric Workforce
Illustrates the challenges affecting the obstetric workforce in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other rural hospitals having at least ten births in 2010 by analyzing data derived from a telephone survey conducted in 9 states. Includes data for each state on hospital and provider characteristics, and services provided for labor and delivery.
Author(s): Peiyin Hung, Katy B. Kozhimannil, Michelle M. Casey, Carrie Henning-Smith, Shailendra Prasad
Date: 05/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Illustrates the challenges affecting the obstetric workforce in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and other rural hospitals having at least ten births in 2010 by analyzing data derived from a telephone survey conducted in 9 states. Includes data for each state on hospital and provider characteristics, and services provided for labor and delivery.
Author(s): Peiyin Hung, Katy B. Kozhimannil, Michelle M. Casey, Carrie Henning-Smith, Shailendra Prasad
Date: 05/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Assessment of Pharmacists’ Delivery of Public Health Services in Rural and Urban Areas in Iowa and North Dakota
Assesses Iowa and North Dakota pharmacists' involvement in providing essential public health services, and discusses opportunities for pharmacists to alleviate rural workforce shortages. Compares pharmacists' involvement with public health service delivery based on rural/urban practice setting.
Author(s): David M. Scott, Mark Strand, Teri Undem, et al.
Citation: Pharmacy Practice, 14(4), 836
Date: 2016
Type: Document
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Assesses Iowa and North Dakota pharmacists' involvement in providing essential public health services, and discusses opportunities for pharmacists to alleviate rural workforce shortages. Compares pharmacists' involvement with public health service delivery based on rural/urban practice setting.
Author(s): David M. Scott, Mark Strand, Teri Undem, et al.
Citation: Pharmacy Practice, 14(4), 836
Date: 2016
Type: Document
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Changes in Urbanicity of Iowa Dentists' Practice Locations, 1997-2013: Second Brief in a Series
Analyzes the trends in Iowa's dental practice locations by reviewing demographic data collected using the USDA 2013 Rural-Urban Continuum Code (RUCC) system to classify rural and urban counties. Examines characteristics associated with rural practice location.
Author(s): Julie C. Reynolds, Susan C McKernan, Raymond A Kuthy
Date: 07/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Analyzes the trends in Iowa's dental practice locations by reviewing demographic data collected using the USDA 2013 Rural-Urban Continuum Code (RUCC) system to classify rural and urban counties. Examines characteristics associated with rural practice location.
Author(s): Julie C. Reynolds, Susan C McKernan, Raymond A Kuthy
Date: 07/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Implementation of the Affordable Care Act and Rural Health Clinic Capacity in Iowa
Examines the results from an online survey of 142 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Iowa to determine their potential to respond to the opportunities and challenges of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Discusses the capacity of RHCs to provide dental care and mental health services, recruit primary care providers, and participate in value-based healthcare delivery.
Author(s): Brad Wright, Peter C. Damiano, Suzanne E. Bentler
Citation: Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 6(1), 61–65
Date: 2015
Type: Document
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Examines the results from an online survey of 142 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) in Iowa to determine their potential to respond to the opportunities and challenges of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Discusses the capacity of RHCs to provide dental care and mental health services, recruit primary care providers, and participate in value-based healthcare delivery.
Author(s): Brad Wright, Peter C. Damiano, Suzanne E. Bentler
Citation: Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 6(1), 61–65
Date: 2015
Type: Document
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Ready or Not? The Affordable Care Act and Safety-Net Primary Care Clinic Capacity in Iowa
Assesses the primary care capacity of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Iowa, and discusses their ability to meet the increased demand that is likely to result from the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) coverage gains. Examines RHC and CHC readiness in terms of workforce, delivery system changes, and service provision.
Author(s): Brad Wright, Peter C. Damiano, Suzanne E. Bentler
Date: 11/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Assesses the primary care capacity of Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Iowa, and discusses their ability to meet the increased demand that is likely to result from the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) coverage gains. Examines RHC and CHC readiness in terms of workforce, delivery system changes, and service provision.
Author(s): Brad Wright, Peter C. Damiano, Suzanne E. Bentler
Date: 11/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Iowa Public Policy Center
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Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Risk and Insecticide, Fungicide and Fumigant Use in the Agricultural Health Study
Reports on a study to determine any linkage between the agricultural use of specific pesticides and the occurrence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma (MM) on agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.
Author(s): Michael C. R. Alavanja, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Charles F. Lynch, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 9(10)
Date: 10/2014
Type: Document
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Reports on a study to determine any linkage between the agricultural use of specific pesticides and the occurrence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and multiple myeloma (MM) on agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.
Author(s): Michael C. R. Alavanja, Jonathan N. Hofmann, Charles F. Lynch, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 9(10)
Date: 10/2014
Type: Document
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2013 Iowa Governor's Designation for Rural Health Clinics
Explains the Governor's shortage designation process, used to identify counties for eligibility for certification as Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Iowa is one of 13 states that utilize this type of designation.
Additional links: 2013 Iowa Governor's Designated Counties for Rural Health Clinics Map
Date: 08/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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Explains the Governor's shortage designation process, used to identify counties for eligibility for certification as Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). Iowa is one of 13 states that utilize this type of designation.
Additional links: 2013 Iowa Governor's Designated Counties for Rural Health Clinics Map
Date: 08/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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Supporting Iowa Rural Provider Capacity Through Community Care Coordination Teams
Overview of a collaborative effort between Medicaid and safety net providers establishing a community care coordination team pilot in Iowa in order to demonstrate success for implementation in other states. Offers to build provider capacity and improve quality of care in small and rural communities.
Author(s): Mary Takach
Date: 02/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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Overview of a collaborative effort between Medicaid and safety net providers establishing a community care coordination team pilot in Iowa in order to demonstrate success for implementation in other states. Offers to build provider capacity and improve quality of care in small and rural communities.
Author(s): Mary Takach
Date: 02/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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Where Do Patients with Cancer in Iowa Receive Radiation Therapy?
Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural and urban areas in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 20-25
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural and urban areas in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 20-25
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Access to Chemotherapy Services by Availability of Local and Visiting Oncologists
Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 26-31
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 26-31
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Iowa Rural Health Program Update 2014
Provides an overview of programs and funding supporting rural health programs in Iowa.
Date: 2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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Provides an overview of programs and funding supporting rural health programs in Iowa.
Date: 2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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The Influence of Visiting Consultant Clinics on Measures of Access to Cancer Care: Evidence from the State of Iowa
Reports on a study measuring the impact of visiting consultant clinics (VCC) and geographic access to specialized healthcare for cancer patients in rural areas.
Author(s): Roger Tracy, Inwoo Nam, Thomas S Gruca
Citation: Health Services Research, 48(5), 1719-1729
Date: 10/2013
Type: Document
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Reports on a study measuring the impact of visiting consultant clinics (VCC) and geographic access to specialized healthcare for cancer patients in rural areas.
Author(s): Roger Tracy, Inwoo Nam, Thomas S Gruca
Citation: Health Services Research, 48(5), 1719-1729
Date: 10/2013
Type: Document
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Effects of PROSPER on the Influence Potential of Prosocial Versus Antisocial Youth in Adolescent Friendship Networks
Examines whether PROSPER, an evidence-based intervention, affects adolescent friendship networks with the goal of reducing peer influence toward antisocial behavior in 14 rural and small town school districts in Iowa and Pennsylvania. Discusses using social networks to address problem behaviors and potential implications to reduce peer influence encouraging problem behaviors, such as substance use and delinquency.
Author(s): D. Wayne Osgood, Mark E. Feinberg, Scott D. Gest, et al
Citation: Journal of Adolescent Health, 53(2), 174-179
Date: 08/2013
Type: Document
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Examines whether PROSPER, an evidence-based intervention, affects adolescent friendship networks with the goal of reducing peer influence toward antisocial behavior in 14 rural and small town school districts in Iowa and Pennsylvania. Discusses using social networks to address problem behaviors and potential implications to reduce peer influence encouraging problem behaviors, such as substance use and delinquency.
Author(s): D. Wayne Osgood, Mark E. Feinberg, Scott D. Gest, et al
Citation: Journal of Adolescent Health, 53(2), 174-179
Date: 08/2013
Type: Document
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Causes and Consequences of Rural Pharmacy Closures: A Multi-Case Study
Identifies factors that contributed to the closing of six rural pharmacies in different states. Describes how the affected communities adapted to losing locally based services.
Author(s): Kelli Todd, Katie Westfall, Bill Doucette, Fred Ullrich, Keith Mueller
Date: 08/2013
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Identifies factors that contributed to the closing of six rural pharmacies in different states. Describes how the affected communities adapted to losing locally based services.
Author(s): Kelli Todd, Katie Westfall, Bill Doucette, Fred Ullrich, Keith Mueller
Date: 08/2013
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis
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Iowa Population Density Map - Peer Groups 2012
Shows a map of Iowa delineating counties by rural, dense rural, semi-urban, and urban peer group, total population, and population density data per square mile. Includes a table listing population density data organized by rural, dense rural, semi-urban, and urban for the state of Iowa and for each county.
Date: 2012
Type: Chart/Graph, Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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Shows a map of Iowa delineating counties by rural, dense rural, semi-urban, and urban peer group, total population, and population density data per square mile. Includes a table listing population density data organized by rural, dense rural, semi-urban, and urban for the state of Iowa and for each county.
Date: 2012
Type: Chart/Graph, Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa State Office of Rural Health
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Health Care Public Transit: A Spotlight on Transportation & Access to Care
Assists public health professionals, community leaders and other healthcare providers in understanding the link that transportation plays in enabling Iowans to access healthcare services. Discusses issues regarding service in rural settings.
Date: 2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Transportation
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Assists public health professionals, community leaders and other healthcare providers in understanding the link that transportation plays in enabling Iowans to access healthcare services. Discusses issues regarding service in rural settings.
Date: 2012
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Transportation
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Understanding Community Health Needs in Iowa: An Important Step in Making Iowa the Healthiest State in the Nation
Presents the results of a community-wide discussion with stakeholders and residents about their community's health needs and issues including the needs and challenges in rural communities. Provides detailed information about their needs based on peer group classifications derived from a combination of the National Center for Health Statistics and the Rural Urban Continuum Codes classification system.
Author(s): Meghan O’Brien
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Presents the results of a community-wide discussion with stakeholders and residents about their community's health needs and issues including the needs and challenges in rural communities. Provides detailed information about their needs based on peer group classifications derived from a combination of the National Center for Health Statistics and the Rural Urban Continuum Codes classification system.
Author(s): Meghan O’Brien
Date: 05/2011
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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The Economic and Cultural Impacts of Veterans on Rural America: The Case of Iowa
Maps the location of veterans in rural Iowa by county in 2008 and 2010. Addresses their use of medical services and the resulting economic impact.
Author(s): Dan Krier, C. Richard Stockner, Paul Lasley
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 57-82
Date: 2011
Type: Document
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Maps the location of veterans in rural Iowa by county in 2008 and 2010. Addresses their use of medical services and the resulting economic impact.
Author(s): Dan Krier, C. Richard Stockner, Paul Lasley
Citation: Journal of Rural Social Sciences, 26(3), 57-82
Date: 2011
Type: Document
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Cancer-Rates.info
Contains cancer incidence and mortality data for a number of states, with the option to view data by county, cancer type, gender, race and ethnicity, and in most cases, rural/urban geography.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky
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Contains cancer incidence and mortality data for a number of states, with the option to view data by county, cancer type, gender, race and ethnicity, and in most cases, rural/urban geography.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky
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The IHA Hospital Economic Impact Report
An interactive tool providing the economic impact for all hospitals and healthcare facilities by county in Iowa. Includes data on employment, income, retail sales and sales tax revenues.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Hospital Association
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An interactive tool providing the economic impact for all hospitals and healthcare facilities by county in Iowa. Includes data on employment, income, retail sales and sales tax revenues.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Hospital Association
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Iowa Health Fact Book
Presents state-wide data regarding health outcomes, social determinants of health, and health behaviors throughout Iowa. Discusses rural demographics, adult and youth injury mortalities in rural counties, healthcare facilities including rural health clinics, and distribution of physicians.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Presents state-wide data regarding health outcomes, social determinants of health, and health behaviors throughout Iowa. Discusses rural demographics, adult and youth injury mortalities in rural counties, healthcare facilities including rural health clinics, and distribution of physicians.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa: Find a (Rural Health Clinic) Location Near You
Interactive map with locations and addresses for Rural Health Clinics in Iowa.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Interactive map with locations and addresses for Rural Health Clinics in Iowa.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics
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Iowa - Public Health Matters
Quarterly e-newsletter of the Iowa Public Health Association. Features local public health news, various programs, events, and calls for abstracts.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Public Health Association
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Quarterly e-newsletter of the Iowa Public Health Association. Features local public health news, various programs, events, and calls for abstracts.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Public Health Association
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ERS State Fact Sheet: Iowa
State-level data on population, poverty, food security, educational attainment, employment, and income. Includes data for rural areas, urban areas, and the state as a whole.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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State-level data on population, poverty, food security, educational attainment, employment, and income. Includes data for rural areas, urban areas, and the state as a whole.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Iowa KIDS COUNT Data Center
Provides data on child well-being for the state. Covers demographics, economic well-being, education, family and community, health, and safety and risky behaviors. Some data available by county.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Provides data on child well-being for the state. Covers demographics, economic well-being, education, family and community, health, and safety and risky behaviors. Some data available by county.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Iowa QuickFacts
State-level data on demographics, housing, income, and other social determinants of health, with the option to add data for counties and cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Includes information from multiple U.S. Census Bureau censuses, surveys, and programs.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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State-level data on demographics, housing, income, and other social determinants of health, with the option to add data for counties and cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. Includes information from multiple U.S. Census Bureau censuses, surveys, and programs.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Iowa State Health Facts
State-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Kaiser Family Foundation
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State-level data on demographics, health status, healthcare costs and access, healthcare providers, and more.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Kaiser Family Foundation
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Iowa - Swatches
Quarterly newsletter of the Iowa Rural Health Association. Offers timely articles for those working in the areas of rural health in Iowa.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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Quarterly newsletter of the Iowa Rural Health Association. Offers timely articles for those working in the areas of rural health in Iowa.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Rural Health Association
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Additional resources are available. See a full list of Iowa Resources.
Last Updated: 4/25/2019