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Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

The Influence of Rural Residence on the Use of Preventive Health Care Services
Study based on 1997 and 1999 data of the utilization of specific preventive healthcare services by rural women and men. Assesses the impact of rural residence, the availability of health care providers and technology, demographic factors, and health insurance status on the likelihood of obtaining the following preventive health care services: blood pressure screening, cholesterol screening, colon cancer screening, Pap smears, mammograms, flu shots, and pneumonia vaccinations.
Author(s): Michelle M. Casey, Kathleen Thiede Call, Jill Klingner
Date: 11/2000
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
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Financing and Sustaining Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care Settings Toolkit
Interactive toolkit aims to help primary care providers build and maintain financially sustainable integrated behavioral health (IBH) models into their practices. Highlights models for creating funding streams that can sustain IBH models. Provides substance use resources, a literature collection, and case studies, among other resources, to support IBH program planning and implementation.
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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UVM CORA Co-Occurring PTSD and OUD Toolkit
Toolkit provides evidence-based assessments, treatment and training materials, and educational resources for behavioral health professionals providing care to rural people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). Discusses the challenges of treating OUD with co-occurring PTSD and highlights strategies for assessment, counseling, and/or referrals.
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)
Provides information on Arizona's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Describes Arizona's four strategic goals, a program timeline, frequently asked questions, and the RHTP Steering Committee. Includes links to Arizona's approved program and budget narratives and information from community listening sessions. Also shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities.
Additional links: Revised Budget Narrative, Revised Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
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Farmer Mental Health Resilience Program
Presents mental health resources, tools and support to build mental health resilience and combat stigma in rural and farming communities.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Minds
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Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention in Rural America
Offers a free online course on mental health and suicide in rural America. Hosted by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the course is aimed at educating veterinarians, veterinary students, and agribusiness professionals and presents practical support strategies and resources for rural people facing mental health challenges.
Sponsoring organizations: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, NY FarmNet, Rural Minds
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PremisesMapper
A web-based mapping tool for farm producers to depict existing buffers, access points, cleaning and disinfecting stations, and more as part of a facility biosecurity plan to limit the spread of infectious diseases. Registration is required but free.
Sponsoring organization: National Farm Medicine Center
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Indiana Rural Health Transformation
Provides information on Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of program initiatives, including Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) regional grants, and strategic goals. Includes links to Indiana's application materials.
Additional links: Budget Narrative, Project Narrative, Project Summary
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
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Indiana Youth Institute 2026 County Dashboard
An interactive dashboard that provides county-level data on Indiana youth, with a focus on topics such as family and community, health, economic well-being, and education. Users can select for county and see data broken down by topics such as youth in foster care, access to exercise, mental health provider supply ratios, food insecurity, youth employment, graduation rates, early education, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Indiana Youth Institute
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Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program
Provides information on the Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program. Presents an overview of proposed initiatives and includes links to information about the state's application materials.
Additional links: Project Narrative
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
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