Rural Health
Resources by State: California
Bringing Produce to the People: Implementing a Social Marketing Food Access Intervention in Rural Food Deserts
Evaluates the implementation of a mobile farmer's market in California that was intended to increase access to fresh produce in a rural area. Discusses the program, evaluation methods used, and lessons learned.
Author(s): A. Susana Ramirez, Lillian K. Diaz Rios, Zulema Valdez, Erendira Estrada, Ariana Ruiz
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(2), 166-174
Date: 02/2017
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Evaluates the implementation of a mobile farmer's market in California that was intended to increase access to fresh produce in a rural area. Discusses the program, evaluation methods used, and lessons learned.
Author(s): A. Susana Ramirez, Lillian K. Diaz Rios, Zulema Valdez, Erendira Estrada, Ariana Ruiz
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(2), 166-174
Date: 02/2017
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Toolkit: Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing Between Tribes and Counties for Emergency Management
Contains checklists, templates, case studies, resources for educational training, laws and policies for emergency management, and cultural resources. Developed at the request of California tribal and county representatives, though most of the materials have national scope.
Author(s): Maureen A. Wimsatt, Michael Mudgett, Cassandra Call, Al Hernandez-Santana, Kathleen Greer
Date: 02/2017
Sponsoring organizations: California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc., California Tribal Epidemiology Center
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Contains checklists, templates, case studies, resources for educational training, laws and policies for emergency management, and cultural resources. Developed at the request of California tribal and county representatives, though most of the materials have national scope.
Author(s): Maureen A. Wimsatt, Michael Mudgett, Cassandra Call, Al Hernandez-Santana, Kathleen Greer
Date: 02/2017
Sponsoring organizations: California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc., California Tribal Epidemiology Center
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Prescription Opioid Poisoning Across Urban and Rural Areas: Identifying Vulnerable Groups and Geographic Areas
Examines hospital discharge rates for prescription opioid poisoning for rural and urban areas using data from 2001-2011 in California. Identifies hot-spot locations for opioid poisoning and environmental features related to opioid poisoning using a zip code level of analysis. Discusses the implications for policymakers and public health officials.
Author(s): Magdalena Cerda, Andrew Gaidus, Katherine M. Keyes, et al.
Citation: Addiction, 112(1), 103-112
Date: 01/2017
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Examines hospital discharge rates for prescription opioid poisoning for rural and urban areas using data from 2001-2011 in California. Identifies hot-spot locations for opioid poisoning and environmental features related to opioid poisoning using a zip code level of analysis. Discusses the implications for policymakers and public health officials.
Author(s): Magdalena Cerda, Andrew Gaidus, Katherine M. Keyes, et al.
Citation: Addiction, 112(1), 103-112
Date: 01/2017
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Heat Strain, Volume Depletion and Kidney Function in California Agricultural Workers
Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.
Author(s): Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.
Citation: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409
Date: 01/2017
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Presents a study of agricultural workers in California on the long-term health outcomes of working while being continually exposed to high temperatures. Discusses the complications that stem from repeated heat strain and volume depletion, such as acute kidney injury (AKI). Breaks down data by laborers country of origin, gender, and history of kidney disease, among other factors.
Author(s): Sally Moyce, Diane Mitchell, Tracey Armitage, et al.
Citation: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 74, 402-409
Date: 01/2017
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Community Paramedics Team Up with Hospitals to Reduce Readmissions
Describes community paramedicine pilot projects in California, one of which is rural, that are providing follow-up calls and visits to patients between 24-72 hours after hospital discharge. Features statistics including number of patients and number of readmissions within 30 days, with breakdowns by 6 diagnoses and site.
Author(s): Karen Shore
Date: 01/2017
Sponsoring organization: California Health Care Foundation
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Describes community paramedicine pilot projects in California, one of which is rural, that are providing follow-up calls and visits to patients between 24-72 hours after hospital discharge. Features statistics including number of patients and number of readmissions within 30 days, with breakdowns by 6 diagnoses and site.
Author(s): Karen Shore
Date: 01/2017
Sponsoring organization: California Health Care Foundation
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Impact of Early Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation Orders on Procedures and Outcomes of Severe Sepsis
Examines the impact of early Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) orders on in-hospital mortality and interventional procedures among severe sepsis hospitalizations. Determines patient characteristics among the sepsis DNAR population that affect outcomes. Includes statistics of severe sepsis visits with and without early DNAR orders by age group, race/ethnicity, primary payer, urban and rural hospital locations, and other clinical indicators.
Author(s): Neza N. Sarkari, Sarah M. Perman, Adit A. Ginde
Citation: Journal of Critical Care, 36, 134-139
Date: 12/2016
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Examines the impact of early Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) orders on in-hospital mortality and interventional procedures among severe sepsis hospitalizations. Determines patient characteristics among the sepsis DNAR population that affect outcomes. Includes statistics of severe sepsis visits with and without early DNAR orders by age group, race/ethnicity, primary payer, urban and rural hospital locations, and other clinical indicators.
Author(s): Neza N. Sarkari, Sarah M. Perman, Adit A. Ginde
Citation: Journal of Critical Care, 36, 134-139
Date: 12/2016
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Community Perspectives on Access to and Availability of Healthy Food in Rural, Low-Resource, Latino Communities
Results of interviews and surveys with residents of a rural central California agricultural community, exploring their perceptions of access to healthy foods.
Author(s): Zulema Valdez, A. Susana RamÃrez, Erendira Estrada, Kathleen Grassi, Stephanie Nathan
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
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Results of interviews and surveys with residents of a rural central California agricultural community, exploring their perceptions of access to healthy foods.
Author(s): Zulema Valdez, A. Susana RamÃrez, Erendira Estrada, Kathleen Grassi, Stephanie Nathan
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
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Outcomes of a Clinic-Based Educational Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention by Race, Ethnicity, and Urban/Rural Status
Examines knowledge and awareness about cardiovascular disease issues and the impact of a clinic-based education intervention using pre- and post-surveys of women in Northern California. Addresses differences by rural/urban status, and discusses the implications of the research findings for education outreach efforts.
Author(s): Amparo C. Villablanca, Christina Slee, Liana Lianov, Daniel Tancredi
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(11), 1174-1186
Date: 11/2016
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Examines knowledge and awareness about cardiovascular disease issues and the impact of a clinic-based education intervention using pre- and post-surveys of women in Northern California. Addresses differences by rural/urban status, and discusses the implications of the research findings for education outreach efforts.
Author(s): Amparo C. Villablanca, Christina Slee, Liana Lianov, Daniel Tancredi
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(11), 1174-1186
Date: 11/2016
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"How Can We Talk about Patient-centered Care without Patients at the Table?" Lessons Learned from Patient Advisory Councils
Reports on a survey of patient advisory council (PAC) members associated with 8 primary care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs), both rural and urban, in Northern California. Focuses on how PACs are developed, challenges faced, and the benefits of effective PACs.
Author(s): Anjana E. Sharma, Rachel Willard-Grace, Andrew Willis, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(6), 775-784
Date: 11/2016
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Reports on a survey of patient advisory council (PAC) members associated with 8 primary care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs), both rural and urban, in Northern California. Focuses on how PACs are developed, challenges faced, and the benefits of effective PACs.
Author(s): Anjana E. Sharma, Rachel Willard-Grace, Andrew Willis, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(6), 775-784
Date: 11/2016
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Emergent Public Health Issues in the US-Mexico Border Region
Features articles on public health issues and disparities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Covers mental health disorders, maternal and child health, diseases, accidents, access to care, and more.
Date: 10/2016
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Office of Border Health
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Features articles on public health issues and disparities in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Covers mental health disorders, maternal and child health, diseases, accidents, access to care, and more.
Date: 10/2016
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Office of Border Health
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