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11. Rural Veterans and Access to Healthcare Overview
Reviewed: Aug 22, 2023

Presents information on rural veterans' access to healthcare, including frequently asked questions regarding VA eligibility, the Veterans Choice Program, and rural veteran demographics and health concerns, among others. Features resources, organizations, models, and more.

...diabetes, acid reflux, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depressive disorder, as well as one or more...

12. Rural Health Policy Overview
Reviewed: Feb 2, 2024

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.

...Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health...

13. Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations Overview
Reviewed: Jul 16, 2024

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.

...Diabetes Self-Management , academic researchers can develop stronger connections to rural communities and potential research...

14. Community Health Workers in Rural Settings Overview
Reviewed: Jul 24, 2023

Guide outlines the roles of community health workers (CHWs) in rural areas. Features frequently asked questions about CHW's duties, certification, and education, among other topics.

...diabetes offered through videoconferencing technology from New Mexico's Project ECHO . In addition, the National...

15. Rural Hunger and Access to Healthy Food Overview
Reviewed: Dec 11, 2023

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.

...Diabetes Obesity No leisure time physical activity Consuming fewer than five servings per day of fruits...

16. Oral Health in Rural Communities Overview
Reviewed: Jul 18, 2022

Information, resources, models, and frequently asked questions related to oral health and oral healthcare access in rural areas.

...diabetes and heart disease. Yet, rural communities often lack adequate oral healthcare and subsequently miss...

17. Rural Schools and Health Overview
Reviewed: Jun 15, 2023

Resources, information, and frequently asked questions examining the role that rural schools play in the health of students and the community. Discusses school-based healthcare services, nutrition, physical activity, mental health, health education, and more.

...diabetes, and other chronic diseases can have an impact on the whole community's health...

18. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) Overview
Reviewed: Sep 12, 2023

Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions regarding the requirements and benefits of the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) program. Addresses how to become a RHC, reimbursement, staffing requirements, patient characteristics, the differences between RHCs and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and more.

...Diabetes mellitus (6.5%) Disc disorders and back problems (4.9%) Respiratory infections (3.9%) Obstructive pulmonary diseases...

19. Healthcare Access in Rural Communities Overview
Reviewed: Nov 21, 2022

Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to healthcare access. Discusses the importance of primary care for rural residents and covers barriers to healthcare access in rural areas, such as transportation, insurance, and workforce issues. Highlights strategies to improve access to care for rural residents.

...diabetes, heart conditions, and high blood pressure compared to urban veterans. Moreover, suicide rates are higher...

20. Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health Overview
Reviewed: Dec 16, 2022

Resources and information to help you locate and fairly and accurately use statistics and data on rural health needs and rural/urban disparities.

...diabetes rates. A related resource, the Food Access Research Atlas , identifies areas with poor access...