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Texas Surgical Assistants, 2022: Trends, Distribution, and Demographics
Fact sheet describing growth trends and population-to-provider data by county and geographic designation of surgical assistants in Texas. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Fact sheet describing growth trends and population-to-provider data by county and geographic designation of surgical assistants in Texas. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Texas Speech-Language Pathologists, 2022: Trends, Distribution, and Demographics
Fact sheet showing speech-language pathologist (SLP) growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to SLP by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, and provider demographics by age and sex.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Fact sheet showing speech-language pathologist (SLP) growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to SLP by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, and provider demographics by age and sex.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Texas Optometrists, 2022: Trends, Distribution, and Demographics
Fact sheet showing optometrist growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to optometrist by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, provider demographics by race/ethnicity, age, and sex, and employment characteristics.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Fact sheet showing optometrist growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to optometrist by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, provider demographics by race/ethnicity, age, and sex, and employment characteristics.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Texas Chiropractors, 2022: Trends, Distribution, and Demographics
Fact sheet showing chiropractor growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to chiropractor by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, and provider demographics by age and sex.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Fact sheet showing chiropractor growth trends, geographic distribution by county and ratio of population to chiropractor by metropolitan, non-metropolitan, border, and non-border geography, and provider demographics by age and sex.
Date: 05/2023
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Using GIS to Identify Priority Sites for Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs in Texas Health Centers
Provides county-level information on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in Texas, including percentage of the population who have been screened and number of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) patients without up-to-date screening or Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) engagement. Lists FQHCs by county that are priority for CRC screening improvement.
Author(s): F. Benjamin Zhan, Yanyan Liu, Mei Yang, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 03/2023
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Provides county-level information on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates in Texas, including percentage of the population who have been screened and number of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) patients without up-to-date screening or Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) engagement. Lists FQHCs by county that are priority for CRC screening improvement.
Author(s): F. Benjamin Zhan, Yanyan Liu, Mei Yang, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 20
Date: 03/2023
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CAH, Rural and OB Hospitals in Texas
Map identifying Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and rural hospital locations in Texas. Highlights rural counties with and without labor and delivery services, and shows rural counties without a hospital.
Date: 12/2022
Sponsoring organization: Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals
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Map identifying Critical Access Hospital (CAH) and rural hospital locations in Texas. Highlights rural counties with and without labor and delivery services, and shows rural counties without a hospital.
Date: 12/2022
Sponsoring organization: Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals
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Oral Healthcare in Rural America
Webinar highlighting oral healthcare in rural Texas and nationally. Discusses common oral health disparities, common causes of poor oral health, prevention measures, access to oral healthcare, insurance rates, and oral healthcare projects in Texas. See video description for transcript.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: University of Texas at Arlington Center for Rural Health and Nursing
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Webinar highlighting oral healthcare in rural Texas and nationally. Discusses common oral health disparities, common causes of poor oral health, prevention measures, access to oral healthcare, insurance rates, and oral healthcare projects in Texas. See video description for transcript.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: University of Texas at Arlington Center for Rural Health and Nursing
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2023-2028 Texas State Health Plan
Provides recommendations to the Texas legislature on how to help ensure access to healthcare for all Texans. Addresses access to care, rural health, the mental health and behavioral health workforce, and teleservices and technology.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council
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Provides recommendations to the Texas legislature on how to help ensure access to healthcare for all Texans. Addresses access to care, rural health, the mental health and behavioral health workforce, and teleservices and technology.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Texas Statewide Health Coordinating Council
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The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Texas Hospitals
Reports on financial and operational challenges facing Texas hospitals following the COVID-19 pandemic, including rural and urban data on risk of closure. Provides charts comparing annual data on expenses and revenue changes between 2020 and 2022.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Kaufman Hall
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Reports on financial and operational challenges facing Texas hospitals following the COVID-19 pandemic, including rural and urban data on risk of closure. Provides charts comparing annual data on expenses and revenue changes between 2020 and 2022.
Date: 11/2022
Sponsoring organization: Kaufman Hall
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Philanthropy, Cross-Collaboration, and the Ecosystem That Is Rural Healthcare Delivery: Q&A with Dr. Shao-Chee Sim
An interview with Shao-Chee Sim, PhD, vice president for research, innovation, and evaluation for the Texas-based Episcopal Health Foundation. Discusses how philanthropic organizations can support community engagement, make research investments, and leverage cross-funder collaboration to impact the rural healthcare delivery system.
Author(s): Kay Miller Temple
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 09/2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An interview with Shao-Chee Sim, PhD, vice president for research, innovation, and evaluation for the Texas-based Episcopal Health Foundation. Discusses how philanthropic organizations can support community engagement, make research investments, and leverage cross-funder collaboration to impact the rural healthcare delivery system.
Author(s): Kay Miller Temple
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 09/2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Last Updated: 9/23/2025