Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Access
Rural-Urban Disparities in Health Outcomes, Clinical Care, Health Behaviors, and Social Determinants of Health and an Action-Oriented, Dynamic Tool for Visualizing Them
Examines county-level disparities in rural and urban health outcomes and presents a health equity dashboard depicting the disparities. Utilizes 2015 and 2019 County Health Rankings datasets to analyze measures such as health outcomes, clinical care, health behaviors, physical environment, and social and economic factors according to urban, suburban, and rural location.
Author(s): William B. Weeks, Ji E. Chang, José A. Pagán, et al.
Citation: PLOS Global Public Health, 3(10)
Date: 10/2023
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Examines county-level disparities in rural and urban health outcomes and presents a health equity dashboard depicting the disparities. Utilizes 2015 and 2019 County Health Rankings datasets to analyze measures such as health outcomes, clinical care, health behaviors, physical environment, and social and economic factors according to urban, suburban, and rural location.
Author(s): William B. Weeks, Ji E. Chang, José A. Pagán, et al.
Citation: PLOS Global Public Health, 3(10)
Date: 10/2023
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Rural Housing, featuring David Lipsetz
An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring David Lipsetz, President and CEO of the Housing Assistance Council. Focuses on housing in rural communities, and the funding programs and organizations that support safe and affordable rural housing.
Date: 10/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring David Lipsetz, President and CEO of the Housing Assistance Council. Focuses on housing in rural communities, and the funding programs and organizations that support safe and affordable rural housing.
Date: 10/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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2023 Needs Assessment Study of Low-Income North Dakota Individuals and Families
Report depicts the needs of low-income individuals and families in North Dakota. Highlights the need for access to affordable housing/rental assistance, food, dental insurance, and behavioral healthcare, among others. Discusses the needs of low-income people in rural communities, particularly primary and mental healthcare access.
Additional links: 2020 VS. 2023 Comparison, Executive Summary, Regional Results
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Community Action Partnership of North Dakota, North Dakota State University
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Report depicts the needs of low-income individuals and families in North Dakota. Highlights the need for access to affordable housing/rental assistance, food, dental insurance, and behavioral healthcare, among others. Discusses the needs of low-income people in rural communities, particularly primary and mental healthcare access.
Additional links: 2020 VS. 2023 Comparison, Executive Summary, Regional Results
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Community Action Partnership of North Dakota, North Dakota State University
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Rurality of Patient Residence and Access to Transplantation among Children with Kidney Failure in the United States
Examines wait time and waitlist registration for kidney transplantation among rural, micropolitan, and urban children with kidney failure. Utilizes 2000-2019 United States Renal Data System (USRDS) data of 14,175 children.
Author(s): Gabriela Accetta-Rojas, Charles E. McCulloch, Adrian M. Whelan, et al.
Citation: Pediatric Nephrology, 39(4), 1239-1244
Date: 09/2023
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Examines wait time and waitlist registration for kidney transplantation among rural, micropolitan, and urban children with kidney failure. Utilizes 2000-2019 United States Renal Data System (USRDS) data of 14,175 children.
Author(s): Gabriela Accetta-Rojas, Charles E. McCulloch, Adrian M. Whelan, et al.
Citation: Pediatric Nephrology, 39(4), 1239-1244
Date: 09/2023
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Perspectives on HPV Vaccination in Rural America
Presents perspectives of four people who currently live or grew up in rural areas on the benefits of rural life, reasons for rural disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and strategies for increasing rural HPV vaccination rates.
Author(s): Heather Brandt
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Presents perspectives of four people who currently live or grew up in rural areas on the benefits of rural life, reasons for rural disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, and strategies for increasing rural HPV vaccination rates.
Author(s): Heather Brandt
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Federated States of Micronesia: FY 2024 Application/FY 2022 Annual Report
Highlights the Federated States of Micronesia's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Federated States of Micronesia's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Marshall Islands: FY 2024 Application/FY 2022 Annual Report
Highlights the Marshall Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Marshall Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Palau: FY 2024 Application/FY 2022 Annual Report
Highlights Palau's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights Palau's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Northern Mariana Islands: FY 2024 Application/FY 2022 Annual Report
Highlights the Northern Mariana Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Northern Mariana Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - American Samoa: FY 2024 Application/FY 2022 Annual Report
Highlights American Samoa's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights American Samoa's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, improving access, and COVID-19, among others.
Date: 09/2023
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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