Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Public health

State Offices of Rural Health Directory
Directory of the State Offices of Rural Health with contact information for key SORH staff. Maintained by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Rural Public Health Agencies Topic Guide
Provides an overview of rural public health agencies. Answers frequently asked questions about the availability, provision, funding, and workforce needs of rural public health agencies. Discusses local health department accreditation, education and training, and collaboration with healthcare providers to improve population health.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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U.S.-Mexico Border Program
Information on the Border 2025 Program, a bi-national program to address the environmental and public health problems in the U.S.-Mexico border region.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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NACCHO Model Practices Database
Lists effective and innovative public health practices which are searchable by state and population served. Includes approaches used in rural areas.
Additional links: Previous Winners
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Association of County and City Health Officials
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State Public Health Data
Provides public health data on key health indicators, public health preparedness, and public health funding indicators for all U.S. states and territories.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Trust for America's Health
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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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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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TRAIN Learning Network
Resources for online learning opportunities for healthcare professionals who work in public health. Searchable by subject, keyword, format, and core competencies.
Type: Tutorial/Training
Sponsoring organization: Public Health Foundation
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