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Resources by Topic: Population health

Rural Health Equity Toolkit
Resources and best practices to help implement and advance health equity initiatives in rural communities. Identifies program models and examples, and discusses implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination of program results.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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MN Public Health Data Access Portal
An interactive data portal that contains information about public health in Minnesota. Includes data on issues such as child health, climate, diseases and conditions, environmental health, health behaviors and risk factors, health equity, and healthy homes. Allows user to select for specific topics and demographic indicators. Includes county-level and region-level charts and maps of data.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Health
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Working Together to Improve Environmental Health in Colorado
Discusses the process of 3 rural and 3 frontier counties in Colorado partnering to provide environmental health services for their local areas. Features the results of the collaboration as well as strategies to create successful partnerships and governance.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Public Health Accreditation Board Center for Innovation
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Montana Office of Rural Health - Calendar of Events and Training
Presents a list of events hosted by the Montana Office of Rural Health and Area Education Center. Includes educational conferences, trainings, workshops, and webinars to support rural healthcare in Montana.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: Montana Office of Rural Health
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Farm Family Resource Initiative
Support and resource network for Illinois farm families, including a helpline, ongoing outreach, education, and training. Helpline is available through call or text to 1-833-FARM-SOS (833-327-6767).
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD)
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Health, United States
Presents national trends in health statistics, with data released throughout the year from more than 40 data sources. Covers health status and determinants, healthcare utilization, access, and expenditures. Includes rural data - see the Data Finder and select "Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan" under Population Subgroups.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Arkansas Oral Health Surveillance System Plan 2021-2026
Presents state-level objectives and data on oral health in Arkansas, including rural disparities in access to oral healthcare. Appendices offer county-level maps of health rankings and Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Arkansas Department of Health
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Ohio Online State Health Assessment
An interactive website that provides state and county-level data on population health in Ohio. Includes information on demographics; leading causes of death; healthcare access, spending, and systems; public health and prevention; and social, economic, and physical environment.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Ohio Department of Health
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Well-Ahead Louisiana - Upcoming Events
Provides information on events hosted by the Louisiana Department of Health's Well-Ahead program, including events through the Louisiana Rural Health Association, the Louisiana State Office of Rural Health, and other rural health partners. Events include public health and disease prevention, healthcare finance, and annual rural health summits.
Type: Calendar/Event List
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health
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Prescription Opioid & Stimulant Misuse in Rural Montana: From Insight to Education
Offers prescription opioid and stimulant misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery resources as well as trainings and educational materials for the state of Montana.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Montana State University Extension
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