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Date: May 1, 2019
Cancer has become one of the leading causes of death for American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. In this article, a cancer researcher, foundation director, and medical professional share their models that engage these populations in cancer research, prevention, and treatment. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines, safeguards, or protections should be included in biospecimen cancer research?" and "What does biospecimen...
Deadline: Feb 9, 2022
Grants to coordinate and expand evidence-based prevention services and cancer screening for underserved and rural areas of Texas without adequate access to healthcare.
...guidelines Eligibility Eligible applicants are Texas-based entities with prevention projects currently or previously funded...
Date: Feb 12, 2014
Through advanced technologies, hospitals are offering new services, strengthening their bottom lines and keeping patients closer to home. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines. "Having subspecialists that we can make available to partner hospitals in the region elevates...
Date: Aug 11, 2021
"Swing bed" is that oft-heard phrase describing not a physical hospital bed, but post-acute care for the rural patient who is well enough to leave the acute care hospital but not well enough to be safe at home. In this 2-part story, experts and hospital administrators review the swing bed program's historical implementation and provide stories and examples of the value this over 40-year-old healthcare delivery and reimbursement model brings to patients, to the hospitals providing their care, and ultimately to rural communities. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines for swing beds in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), "a 'swing-bed' is a change...
Date: Apr 8, 2020
In the past five years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delivered two reports to Congress concerning traumatic brain injury. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are common. With perspectives gained from their varied roles, five experts share information on concussions in rural America. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines on the topic. While practicing in rural South Dakota in a group of six family...
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...
Date: Jan 25, 2023
Rural teens face a higher prevalence of behavior problems, anxiety, and suicide rates than their urban peers, but there are fewer behavioral health providers in rural areas to help these teens. A trauma therapist in rural West Virginia and a school program in rural Wisconsin incorporate teenagers' strengths and interests and connect them with trusted adults in order to improve their mental health. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines on choosing adult advisors and recruiting peer leaders and has a Contact Us page...
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...
Reviewed: Nov 13, 2023
Provides resources and answers frequently asked questions related to emergency preparedness and response for rural communities. Includes information on resources available for rural communities encountering emergency management challenges, emergency preparedness requirements for rural healthcare facilities, communication planning, and multiple tools and resources for preparedness planning for individuals, healthcare facilities, and communities in rural America.
...guidelines, to address four factors of emergency preparedness, including: Risk assessment and emergency planning Communication...
Date: Oct 26, 2022
After a 1965 public law created the Medicare and Medicaid programs, many rural residents insured by these government health programs were unable to access care. This challenge was remedied by another public law: the Rural Health Clinic Services Act of 1977. Using a historical framework, rural health policy experts, researchers, and clinicians reviewed the Act's impact on outpatient healthcare delivery in rural America. - The Rural Monitor
...guidelines prevented certified clinics from fully recovering incurred and otherwise allowable costs. "Red Tape": Costly...