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251. Recovering from a Cybersecurity Attack and Protecting the Future in Small, Rural Health Organizations - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
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...

252. Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge - Funding
Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

Makes honorary awards to recognize clinicians, practices, and health systems that have made a significant impact on hypertension rates within their communities.

...guidelines . Nationwide A link to the online application is available on the program website . Cardiovascular...

253. Rural Response to the Opioid Crisis Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Dec 30, 2020

Learn about activities underway to address the opioid crisis in rural communities at the national, state, and local levels. Includes initiatives and funding opportunities, rural program examples, and tools and resources focused on prevention, harm reduction, and treatment.

...Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – A guide to help primary care providers, practices...

254. Better Together: Rural Hospital High-Value Networks - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Apr 19, 2023

Three rural healthcare experts discuss how rural hospital high-value networks can create economies of scale and value-based care capacity in order to enter into value-based payment contracts. - The Rural Monitor

...guideline use Clinical variation reduction Quality improvement Care coordination Data sharing and analysis Clinician accountability...

255. What's MAT Got to Do with It? Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural America - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
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...

256. Rural Mental Health Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026

Information, resources and frequently asked questions on rural mental health services and issues. Details the state of mental health, suicide prevention, and access to mental health services in rural areas.

...guidelines for school-based suicide prevention programs, please refer to the University of South Florida...

257. Substance Use and Misuse in Rural Areas Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2023

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 and treatment.

...guidelines. The goal of this program was to reduce the occurrence of repeat DUI violations...

258. Oral Health in Rural Communities Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Oct 21, 2025

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

...guidelines, and state statistics. The CDC's My Water's Fluoride website provides information on the fluoridation...

259. Rural Health Literacy: Who's Delivering Health Information? - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: May 3, 2017

From over-the-counter medication use, to decisions about personal or family disease treatments, health literacy impacts the most everyday of health decisions. But, distance and internet connectivity challenges make it difficult for rural residents to get health information. To navigate health information gaps, school nurses, newspapers, public libraries, churches, public health departments, and hub-and-spoke academic institutions are working in creative ways. - The Rural Monitor

...guidelines about word choice and plain language are now second nature to patient care at their...

260. A New Era of Health Literacy? Expanded Definitions, Digital Influences, and Rural Perspectives - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Feb 2, 2022

The priority for rural population health is access, including access to health information needed to make personal health decisions. Two of the nation's health literacy experts join a federal agency official to review current rural challenges of accessing health information that is clear and usable. Along with an exploration of digital health literacy, recently expanded definitions of health literacy are discussed. - The Rural Monitor

...Guidelines for Effective Writing Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Literacy Florida Rural Health...