Skip to main content
Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) State Trackers
Provides links to information on state legislation and policies on a variety of health and health-related topics, including aging, behavioral health, children's health, health workforce, telehealth, and more. State trackers feature interactive national maps with state-level information.
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
view details
State of Georgia Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (MHPSA)
County-level map showing Georgia Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas by geographic area and partial county.
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
view details
State of Georgia Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DHPSA)
County-level map showing Georgia Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas by geographic area, low-income population group, and partial county.
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
view details
State of Georgia Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
County-level map showing Georgia Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) by geographic area, low-income population group, or partial county.
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
view details
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Tribal Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Case study on the Three Fires Cancer Consortium, a training and support program focused on promoting colorectal cancer screening and reducing disparities in tribal communities in Michigan. Includes discussion of patient navigation, cultural appropriateness, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details
CDC Rural Health Success Stories
Brief descriptions of CDC partnerships and collaborations with rural school-based and state programs to address health concerns.
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details
National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System
Provides data from a variety of federal sources on more than 180 public health topics including various health conditions, mortality, healthcare access and use, nutrition, mental health, oral health, pregnancy, vaccination, and more. Can filter most data by urbanicity in addition to demographic characteristics or socioeconomic status.
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
view details
South Carolina Prescription Monitoring Program Trends Dashboards
Provides statistics on opioid, benzodiazepine, and stimulant dispensing in South Carolina. Covers dispensing totals, patient demographics, commonly prescribed medications, and more. Includes county-level data.
Additional links: Benzodiazepine Trends Dashboard, Stimulant Trends Dashboard
Sponsoring organization: South Carolina Department of Public Health
view details
Wisconsin Rural Health and Substance Use Clinical Support (RHeSUS) Program: Lunch and Learn Series
An online continuing education series for healthcare professionals who treat patients with substance use disorder. Recorded webinars are available.
Sponsoring organizations: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Hospital Association
view details
Trends in Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Associated Cancers, Arkansas, 2001-2018
Offers comparison of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) related cancers trends in Arkansas with national trends. Includes county-level data for incidence and vaccination.
Author(s): Mallory Jayroe
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
view details