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Resources by Type: Website

Rural Agricultural Health and Safety Topic Guide
Farm and agricultural safety resources for rural communities. Discusses health risks and injuries, federal programs that support agricultural health and safety programs, other funding sources, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food Topic Guide
Information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to rural food security. Discusses food deserts, how to improve access to health and affordable food, federal nutrition programs, funding opportunities, and creative strategies used by rural communities to address food and hunger issues.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Long-Term Care Facilities Topic Guide
Resources and information related to rural long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and others. Includes sections on workforce issues, mental health needs, antibiotic stewardship, and oral health.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Health Topic Guide
Resources and information related to health and healthcare access for migratory and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAWs). Discusses health concerns for this population, barriers to accessing healthcare, and how healthcare organizations can help meet their needs.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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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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Rural Healthcare Quality Topic Guide
Provides an overview of rural healthcare quality, including information on quality reporting requirements, resources to support quality improvement efforts, how rural facilities perform on quality measures, and current rural quality efforts such as antibiotic stewardship.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Rural Health Policy Topic Guide
Provides an overview of rural health policy and the issues it addresses. Identifies the key federal agencies, national organizations, and other stakeholders involved in rural health policy. Addresses the steps in the rural health policymaking process, available resources for staying current on policy changes, and the role of researchers and membership organizations in rural health policy.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Substance Use and Misuse in Rural Areas Topic Guide
Provides information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to substance use in rural areas. Describes substance use and misuse and discusses what rural healthcare providers and communities can do related to prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations Topic Guide
An overview of rural health research, needs assessments, and program evaluations, with tools and resources to support these activities. Discusses the roles each of these activities play in helping rural communities and their partners understand rural health needs and identify effective interventions.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS)
An employment-based survey of the demographic, employment, and health data of the U.S. crop labor force. The information is obtained directly from farmworkers through face-to-face interviews.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Labor
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