Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Infectious diseases
Trends in Use of Telehealth Among Health Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 26–November 6, 2020
Describes trends in telehealth visits at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)–funded health centers over a 20-week period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes data on telehealth visits and COVID-19 case levels for urban compared to rural health centers. Discusses barriers to telehealth in rural areas.
Author(s): Hanna B. Demeke, Sharifa Merali, Suzanne Marks, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(7), 240-244
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Describes trends in telehealth visits at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)–funded health centers over a 20-week period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes data on telehealth visits and COVID-19 case levels for urban compared to rural health centers. Discusses barriers to telehealth in rural areas.
Author(s): Hanna B. Demeke, Sharifa Merali, Suzanne Marks, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(7), 240-244
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Indigenous Community Leadership in Response to COVID-19: A Call to Action for the Philanthropic Sector
Report discusses the effect of COVID-19 in tribal communities, the federal response to it, and the efforts of Native people to combat the disease. Highlights the role of foundations to fill in the gaps. Features perspectives from tribal communities. Includes highlight video.
Additional links: Highlight Video
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Native Americans in Philanthropy
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Report discusses the effect of COVID-19 in tribal communities, the federal response to it, and the efforts of Native people to combat the disease. Highlights the role of foundations to fill in the gaps. Features perspectives from tribal communities. Includes highlight video.
Additional links: Highlight Video
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Native Americans in Philanthropy
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Asset-Based Thinking: Q&A with Graham Adams
An interview with Graham Adams of the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH). Discusses the work SCORH is doing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also describes a collaboration with the South Carolina Rural Innovation Network to improve job training and keep jobs in rural communities.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An interview with Graham Adams of the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH). Discusses the work SCORH is doing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Also describes a collaboration with the South Carolina Rural Innovation Network to improve job training and keep jobs in rural communities.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Crises Collide: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Stability of the Rural Health Safety Net
Examines the vulnerability of rural hospitals based on financial and operational metrics, and the impact of COVID-19 on these hospitals. Discusses declining access to obstetrics and chemotherapy services at rural hospitals. Includes a chart highlighting financial indicators and information on the availability of intensive care beds at rural hospitals by state.
Date: 02/2021
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Chartis Center for Rural Health
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Examines the vulnerability of rural hospitals based on financial and operational metrics, and the impact of COVID-19 on these hospitals. Discusses declining access to obstetrics and chemotherapy services at rural hospitals. Includes a chart highlighting financial indicators and information on the availability of intensive care beds at rural hospitals by state.
Date: 02/2021
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Chartis Center for Rural Health
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COVID-19 Vaccination Intent, Perceptions, and Reasons for Not Vaccinating Among Groups Prioritized for Early Vaccination — United States, September and December 2020
Reports on intent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among different groups and changes in intent between September and December 2020. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Author(s): Kimberly H. Nguyen, Anup Srivastav, Hilda Razzaghi, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(6), 217-222
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on intent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among different groups and changes in intent between September and December 2020. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
Author(s): Kimberly H. Nguyen, Anup Srivastav, Hilda Razzaghi, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(6), 217-222
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Montana Healthcare Foundation: Leveraging Funds, Providing Technical Assistance, and Supporting Public Health
An interview with Aaron Wernham and Scott Malloy of the Montana Healthcare Foundation, who share how their foundation responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights a grant application assistance initiative, telehealth technical assistance, behavioral health funding for county health departments, and webinars to clarify emergency declaration orders.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An interview with Aaron Wernham and Scott Malloy of the Montana Healthcare Foundation, who share how their foundation responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights a grant application assistance initiative, telehealth technical assistance, behavioral health funding for county health departments, and webinars to clarify emergency declaration orders.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Residents Appear to be More Vulnerable to Serious Infection or Death From Coronavirus COVID-19
Examines trends in COVID-19 case rates and death rates for urban and rural areas. Discusses factors that may make rural residents more vulnerable to severe illness or death, including underlying health conditions, age, and healthcare access barriers.
Author(s): Elizabeth A. Dobis, David McGranahan
Citation: Amber Waves
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Examines trends in COVID-19 case rates and death rates for urban and rural areas. Discusses factors that may make rural residents more vulnerable to severe illness or death, including underlying health conditions, age, and healthcare access barriers.
Author(s): Elizabeth A. Dobis, David McGranahan
Citation: Amber Waves
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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During Pandemic, Rural Health Foundations Provide Financial Support, Technical Assistance, and Other Services
A collection of articles featuring four rural health foundations and how they are addressing immediate and long-term issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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A collection of articles featuring four rural health foundations and how they are addressing immediate and long-term issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 02/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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A Just Recovery for Rural Equity in Wisconsin
Provides information for advancing health equity, with respect to the impact of COVID-19, for rural populations in Wisconsin. Discusses topics fundamental to supporting rural health equity including: healthcare access, broadband and infrastructure, food and agriculture, job security, and availability of social services. Identifies proven policies and practices that can be implemented at the local and state level.
Date: 01/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
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Provides information for advancing health equity, with respect to the impact of COVID-19, for rural populations in Wisconsin. Discusses topics fundamental to supporting rural health equity including: healthcare access, broadband and infrastructure, food and agriculture, job security, and availability of social services. Identifies proven policies and practices that can be implemented at the local and state level.
Date: 01/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
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Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural America
Highlights a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural America. Explores outcomes in the areas of physical and mental health, household income, and overall well-being. Discusses shifts in employment and their impact on personal and local economies.
Author(s): J. Tom Mueller, Kathryn McConnell, Paul Berne Burow, et al.
Citation: PNAS, 118(1), 2019378118
Date: 01/2021
Type: Document
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Highlights a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural America. Explores outcomes in the areas of physical and mental health, household income, and overall well-being. Discusses shifts in employment and their impact on personal and local economies.
Author(s): J. Tom Mueller, Kathryn McConnell, Paul Berne Burow, et al.
Citation: PNAS, 118(1), 2019378118
Date: 01/2021
Type: Document
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