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Date: Nov 16, 2022
Palliative care, designed to treat the symptoms of a serious illness at any stage of diagnosis, is associated with better outcomes like higher patient satisfaction. Despite these benefits, many people in rural communities cannot access these services or don't know what palliative care is. The South Dakota Palliative Care Network is working to increase knowledge of palliative care among rural healthcare professionals, nursing students, and community members. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines. When we all work together, it creates a consistent message and furthers the work...
Date: Nov 20, 2019
Chronic obstructive lung disease, or COPD, is a disease with a stronghold in rural America: almost double the prevalence and double the mortality rates compared to large urban areas. Though it is a condition with no cure, it's a condition that has treatments — and hope — making proper diagnosis by spirometry imperative. - The Rural Monitor
...Guidelines Pulmonary function tests. Based on an international standard referred to as the GOLD criteria...
Date: Oct 4, 2023
Rural hospitals are becoming increasingly vulnerable to attempts to penetrate information systems to create havoc, steal data, or hold information "hostage" for a monetary ransom. Two Critical Access Hospital leaders discuss attacks at their organizations and how they are working to prevent future attacks. An information technology compliance expert also highlights actions organizations can take to better protect themselves from cyber-attacks. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines, practices, and methodologies to strengthen the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector's cybersecurity...
Reviewed: Jan 9, 2026
Information, sources, and frequently asked questions for capital funding in rural communities. Identifies major federal loan and grant programs for capital projects, as well as other potential sources of support.
...guidelines before approaching them about a capital project. Individual foundations have funding priorities which dictate...
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Mississippi, allowing them to remain in the United States.
...guidelines , the application packet , and application portal are available on the program website . Completed applications...
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Nebraska, allowing them to remain in the United States.
...guidelines are available on the program website . Completed applications should be emailed to heidi.peirce@nebraska.gov . Incentives...
Reviewed: Mar 27, 2026
Provides resources and information on the impact of chronic disease in rural areas, as well as prevention and treatment strategies. Highlights specific chronic diseases, including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, arthritis, HIV/AIDS, and obesity.
...guidelines for providers, and educational materials for patients. In recent years, clusters/outbreaks of HIV related...
Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of education, health, cultural development, and human services.
...guidelines are available on the program website . Email a letter of inquiry to Carina Sosa...
Date: Mar 21, 2018
An important aspect of the opioid crisis is opioid use disorder. This in-depth story focuses on the science behind the disorder and the use of an evidence-based treatment: MAT, or medication-assisted treatment. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines, acknowledge that MAT benefits exceed drug diversion risks. Education regarding drug diversion is part...
Added: Jul 16, 2020
Emerging practices to establish community paramedicine and mobile integrated health programs in rural areas.
...guidelines or recommendations that cite broader evidence of their efficacy. As a result, these models...