Considerations for Specific Populations when Implementing Health Equity Programs and Initiatives

Rural communities advancing health equity may need to consider the distinct needs of specific rural population groups. This section describes unique considerations for:

• People with Disabilities
• LGBTQI+ Populations
• Veterans
• Tribal Populations

The Social Determinants of Health Toolkit provides additional implementation considerations for programs serving racial and ethnic minority populations and tribal communities.

The Rural Health Information Hub also provides topic guides and evidence-based toolkits on specific rural populations. For more information, see considerations for working with:

• People who live in frontier areas, in the Health and Healthcare in Frontier Areas topic guide
• Migrant communities, in the Rural Migrant Health topic guide
• Pregnant people, in the Rural Maternal Health Toolkit
• Older adults, in the Rural Aging in Place Toolkit
• Tribal communities, in the Rural Tribal Health topic guide