Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Healthcare needs and services

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Provides access to data and reports from a national survey covering chronic diseases and conditions, health risk behaviors, and use of preventive health services.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
Community-wide strategic planning tool for improving community health. Helps communities prioritize public health issues and identify resources for addressing them.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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Eldercare Locator
Connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. Links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Community Living
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Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations
State-by-state directory of independent living centers and the counties they serve, with address, phone, and email contact information.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization)
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