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Key Facts in Rural Health: Looking Ahead: Rural-Urban Differences in Anticipated Need for Aging-Related Assistance
Fact sheet showing key findings from the 2011 and 2012 National Health Interview Surveys examining how rural and urban people ages 40-64 view their future need for help with daily activities. -- South Carolina Rural Health Research Center (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - July 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Looking Ahead: Rural-Urban Differences in Anticipated Need for Aging-Related Assistance
Findings brief using information collected through the 2011-2012 National Health Interview Survey, describing the degree to which rural and urban adults ages 40-64 anticipate that they may need help later in life, and where they expect they will find it. Features statistics with breakdowns by race or ethnicity, urban or rural location, insurance status, overall health quality, amount of anticipated need for assistance, and reported activity limitations. -- South Carolina Rural Health Research Center (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - July 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Older Americans Act
Official compilation of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended through P.L. 114-144, enacted April 19, 2016. Provides federal funding for programs that support services for older adults. Includes provisions to strengthen the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program and elder abuse screening and prevention efforts. Supports evidence-based programs, such as falls prevention and chronic disease self-management programs. Includes discussion of services to help rural older adults. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - July 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Aging Well in the 21st Century: Strategic Directions for Research on Aging
Outlines the priorities of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Goal F focuses on improving the health status of older adults in diverse populations, including rural older adults. -- National Institute on Aging (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - July 5, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Regional Differences in Indian Health
A statistical report from Indian Health Services including population, natality and infant/maternal mortality, general mortality/multiple cause, and patient care based on data gathered from the 12 Area Offices. Includes a glossary and detailed charts and maps. -- Indian Health Service (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 29, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Prescribing Remedies for Georgia’s Medical Provider Shortage
An overview of Health Professional Shortage Areas in the state, with statistics and data by county for practitioner gaps. Includes suggestions for recruitment and retention such as increased medical education, workforce development, changes in scope of practice restrictions, increases in insurance coverage, and protection/support for current hospitals. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 29, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

The Reverend’s Revolution: A Kid-First Approach to Community Health
Features the work of Reverend Richard Joyner and the Conetoe Family Life Center, a North Carolina nonprofit focused on youth development and improving community health. -- Rural Health Information Hub (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 29, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

The Two Georgias: Addressing Health Equity in Rural Georgia
A series of articles discussing health disparities between rural and urban Georgia. Includes sections devoted to literature reviews, qualitative research, population science, needs assessments, and public health practices. Topics range from rural hospital closure, access and use of EMS services, and teen pregnancy, to social determinants of health as connected to childcare programs. -- Georgia Public Health Association (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 28, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Colorado State Rural Health Plan 2016
A policy guide to address rural healthcare issues, and to measure improvement in rural healthcare in the state of Colorado as requested by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy from Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program grantees. -- Colorado Rural Health Center (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 28, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Health Literacy in Dentistry and Navajo Nation Community Health Representatives
A commentary about the work of community health representatives (CHRs) toward the improvement of health on the Navajo reservation, including oral health programs. Includes a general overview of CHRs and population health for American Indian/Alaska Native communities and the need for more education for CHRs. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 27, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Religiosity and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among African American Cocaine Users in the Rural South
Reports on a study investigating the association between religious behavior and sexual behavior among African Americans who use cocaine living in rural Arkansas. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 27, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Evaluation of a Home-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Intervention in a Rural State
Reports on a study to determine if an at-home colorectal cancer screening tool, the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), was mailed to veterans in rural areas who were overdue for screening resulted in higher screening rates compared to mailing educational materials, or to no intervention. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 27, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Rural Substance Use Treatment Centers in the United States: An Assessment of Treatment Quality by Location
Investigates the differences in treatment quality in rural and urban substance abuse treatment centers to determine if these differences are a result of structural characteristics and rurality. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 24, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

A Pilot Videoconference Group Stress Management Program in Cancer Survivors: Lessons Learned
Discusses the advantages and barriers of developing and implementing a group-based videoconference program that provides interventions to improve the psychosocial outcomes of rural cancer patients following treatment. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news

Health and Medical Response to Active Shooter and Bombing Events
Explores key issues in responses to active shooter and bombing events, and serves as a prompt for responders and planners to consider areas where their communities can address potential gaps. Addresses challenges specific to crisis situations in rural areas. (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 21, 2016 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news