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Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health

AZHEALTHTXT Rural Health
Texting system that distributes verified, timely information on COVID-19 and other health challenges facing rural healthcare in Arizona. Offers various messaging modalities, including text message, web articles, social media, and infographics.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Center for Rural Health
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Indiana Community Profile Dashboard
Provides county-level statistics for the state of Indiana, including resident demographics, education, health, and housing. Includes individual county profiles highlighting available amenities and associated community projects. Provides metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural county designation.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement
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Environmental Justice Index (EJI)
Mapping and data tool that presents census tract-level statistical data on 36 environmental, social, and health factors contributing to environmental injustice. Uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to generate rankings.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organizations: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans
Shares comprehensive cancer control plans for all 50 states, the 6 U.S. affiliated Pacific jurisdictions, Puerto Rico, and several tribes. Outlines how the organizations plan to address cancer in their geographic service area based on the specific needs of the population they serve, including those in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Cancer Prevention and Treatment in Rural Areas Topic Guide
Provides resources and information on cancer risks, prevention and screening, access to cancer treatment, and cancer survivorship in rural areas.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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NCI Geographic Information Science (GIS) Portal for Cancer Research Tobacco Policy Viewer
Provides a state-by-state summary of smoke-free laws in workplaces, restaurants, and bars from 1990 through 2020 for the U.S. Includes information on public tobacco policy laws at the county and city levels.
Type: Tool
Sponsoring organization: National Cancer Institute
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Maternal and Infant Health Mapping Tool
Map-based access to county-level data on maternal health, infant health, and health resources. Includes data on pre-pregnancy health status, preterm births, infant mortality, access to prenatal care, availability of providers, health insurance coverage, demographics, and more.
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Maternal and Child Health Bureau
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Veterans Crisis Line
Hotline offers 24/7 support for veterans and their families. Connects veterans to counseling, support, and healthcare in times of crisis. Allows veterans to access support through call, text, or online chat.
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Hotline providing mental health information and support to pregnant and new mothers. The hotline can be reached at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS or 1-833-943-5746.
Additional links: En Español
Type: Hotline
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Long COVID and Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program
Highlights a CDC-funded program that provides training sessions about long-term, post-acute COVID-19 symptoms and syndromes. Presents webinars and a resource library detailing best practices and emerging treatments.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Project ECHO, University of New Mexico Health Sciences
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