Rural Health
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FEMA: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection, Comment Request; National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness Federal Register

Oct 4, 2024 - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking comments concerning the National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness, which identifies progress and gaps in individual and community preparedness and to better understand the motivational factors and barriers to preparedness that people face. Comments are due by December 3, 2024.

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CDC: Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review Federal Register

Oct 1, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowing an additional 30 days for comments on proposed revisions to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). NHANES produces descriptive statistics, which measure the health and nutrition status of the general population. For 2025-2026, substantial changes to NHANES content and procedures are not being considered. Comments are due within 30 days of this notice.

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CMS: Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Federal Register

Sep 26, 2024 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) seeking comments on the reinstatement with change of an information collection titled "End Stage Renal Disease Annual Facility Survey Form." This form collects certification and other information about End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) facilities approved by Medicare to provide kidney dialysis and transplant services. Comments are due by November 25, 2024.

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Growing Divide: Rural Men Are Living Shorter, Less Healthy Lives Than Their Urban Counterparts

Sep 25, 2024 - Provides an overview of recent research showing widening disparities in life expectancy and health quality for rural and urban men near retirement age. Discusses possible contributing factors including higher rates of smoking, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions among rural men. Notes expected challenges for rural communities as residents age and provider shortages persist.

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As CDC Prepares to Tackle Rural Health, What Could That Mean in Georgia?

Sep 24, 2024 - Highlights the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office of Rural Health (ORH) and their recent five-year strategic plan. Discusses rural health in Georgia and nationally including health disparities, data challenges, and goals for the CDC ORH.

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