Kentucky Resources
Terminate Lung Cancer (TLC) Study - A Mixed-Methods Population Approach to Increase Lung Cancer Screening Awareness and Low-Dose Computed Tomography in Eastern Kentucky
Reports on a study of a community awareness intervention supporting low dose computed tomography (LDCT) cancer screening in two high-risk regions of Eastern Appalachia Kentucky. Rates of awareness and LDCT screening in the intervention regions were compared to a control region where the intervention had not been implemented.
Author(s): Roberto Cardarelli, David Reese, Karen L. Roper, et al.
Citation: Cancer Epidemiology, 46, 1-8
Date: 02/2017
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Reports on a study of a community awareness intervention supporting low dose computed tomography (LDCT) cancer screening in two high-risk regions of Eastern Appalachia Kentucky. Rates of awareness and LDCT screening in the intervention regions were compared to a control region where the intervention had not been implemented.
Author(s): Roberto Cardarelli, David Reese, Karen L. Roper, et al.
Citation: Cancer Epidemiology, 46, 1-8
Date: 02/2017
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Kentucky's Primary Care Workforce Shortages 2016-2025 and Recommendations for Increasing the Production of Primary Care Physicians for Kentucky
Presents data and information about the Kentucky primary care workforce, describes trainee pipelines supplying new physicians, and recommends strategies and tactics for improving this workforce. Includes statistics on various types of primary care providers in rural Kentucky, and support for the idea that rural background and rural clinical rotations are factors in primary care career choices by medical school graduates.
Author(s): Kevin A. Pearce, Carol Hustedde, Linda M. Asher, et al.
Date: 11/2016
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
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Presents data and information about the Kentucky primary care workforce, describes trainee pipelines supplying new physicians, and recommends strategies and tactics for improving this workforce. Includes statistics on various types of primary care providers in rural Kentucky, and support for the idea that rural background and rural clinical rotations are factors in primary care career choices by medical school graduates.
Author(s): Kevin A. Pearce, Carol Hustedde, Linda M. Asher, et al.
Date: 11/2016
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
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Increases in Acute Hepatitis B Virus Infections - Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia, 2006-2013
Reports on increased rates of hepatitis B infections in three Appalachian states, particularly among injection drug users and in non-urban areas.
Author(s): Aaron M. Harris, Kashif Iqbal, Sarah Schillie, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(3), 47-50
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on increased rates of hepatitis B infections in three Appalachian states, particularly among injection drug users and in non-urban areas.
Author(s): Aaron M. Harris, Kashif Iqbal, Sarah Schillie, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(3), 47-50
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program Funding Opportunities
Lists funding opportunities available through the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Kentucky's approved RHTP initiatives and activities.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Lists funding opportunities available through the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help implement Kentucky's approved RHTP initiatives and activities.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Kentucky Rural Health Transformation
Provides information on Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of program initiatives, key policy priorities, and links to Kentucky's program application and other resources.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary, Supporting Documentation
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Provides information on Kentucky's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of program initiatives, key policy priorities, and links to Kentucky's program application and other resources.
Additional links: Project Narrative, Project Summary, Supporting Documentation
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
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Kentucky Office of Rural Health Events Calendar
Shares a calendar of events to support rural healthcare professionals in Kentucky. Highlights webinars, conferences, and workshops.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Office of Rural Health
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Shares a calendar of events to support rural healthcare professionals in Kentucky. Highlights webinars, conferences, and workshops.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Office of Rural Health
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Kentucky County Data Profiles
Dashboard providing interactive charts and graphs on a variety of topics by county for Kentucky. Covers healthcare, housing, broadband access, economics, workforce, agriculture, and more. Healthcare-specific topics include employment, providers, obesity, smoking, uninsured population, and physical activity.
Sponsoring organization: Blueprint Kentucky
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Dashboard providing interactive charts and graphs on a variety of topics by county for Kentucky. Covers healthcare, housing, broadband access, economics, workforce, agriculture, and more. Healthcare-specific topics include employment, providers, obesity, smoking, uninsured population, and physical activity.
Sponsoring organization: Blueprint Kentucky
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Kentucky Rural Health Association - Upcoming Events
Provides information on events hosted by the Kentucky Rural Health Association, including workshops, trainings, and annual conferences.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Rural Health Association
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Provides information on events hosted by the Kentucky Rural Health Association, including workshops, trainings, and annual conferences.
Sponsoring organization: Kentucky Rural Health Association
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky - Events
List of upcoming webinars and trainings from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and partner organizations. Events cover family and intimate partner violence, farmer mental health, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
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List of upcoming webinars and trainings from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky and partner organizations. Events cover family and intimate partner violence, farmer mental health, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
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Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center - Events
Lists conferences, webinars, and other events related to telehealth and rural health sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) and its partners.
Sponsoring organization: Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center
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Lists conferences, webinars, and other events related to telehealth and rural health sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (MATRC) and its partners.
Sponsoring organization: Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center
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