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21. Diagnosing and Managing Mild TBI in Rural Kids - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in rural areas. Covers recommendations and rules for computerized tomography (CT) scans and symptom assessment, recovery and support for patients, educational resources for patients and families, and telemedicine as an option that increases access to follow-up care for mTBI.

...brain injury (mTBI) in rural areas. Covers recommendations and rules for computerized tomography (CT) scans...

22. Lifetime History of TBI with Loss of Consciousness and Disability among Appalachian and Rural Residents: 2016–2019 Ohio BRFSS - Resources
Date: Aug 2022

Examines the association between lifetime history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and disability. Utilizes data from the 2016–2019 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to analyze 16,941 respondents and how TBI and disability are associated with demographic information such as gender, age, race, rural status, and/or Appalachian location.

...brain injury (TBI) and disability. Utilizes data from the 2016–2019 Ohio Behavioral Risk Factor...

23. CDC: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations - News
Date: Nov 18, 2024

Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeking comments on a proposed information collection project titled National Concussion Surveillance System. The National Concussion Surveillance System will allow CDC to calculate the prevalence and incidence of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) for both adults and children, and the circumstances related to TBIs occurring in the preceding year. The information collected will likely be used by state and local governments, researchers, voluntary health organizations, physicians, health educators, healthcare systems, and others to guide program investments; provide up-to-date information on symptom presentation, healthcare utilization patterns, and patient recovery; and to provide information on prevention of TBI. Comments are due by January 17, 2025. Source: Federal Register.

...brain injuries (TBI) for both adults and children, and the circumstances related to TBIs occurring...

24. Violence and Abuse in Rural America Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Jan 24, 2024

Features information on violence, abuse, and human trafficking in rural areas. Examines barriers to addressing intimate partner violence, health outcomes related to violence and abuse, strategies for identifying and supporting victims in healthcare settings, impacts on vulnerable populations, and effects of adverse childhood experiences, harassment, stalking, and bullying in rural areas.

...brain injury Internal injury to organs Pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding Unwanted pregnancy Infectious diseases...

25. Farm Assessment and Rehabilitation Methods (FARM) Program - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Feb 21, 2024

The FARM program helps disabled or ill farmers continue to operate and work their Wisconsin farms.

...injuries Injuries caused by repetitive use Joint replacement Limb amputation or crush injuries Mental or cognitive impairment Traumatic brain...

26. Benton-Franklin Health District - RHIhub Unintentional Injury Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Mar 27, 2024

Safe Kids Benton-Franklin is a local coalition led by the Benton-Franklin Health District that promotes childhood safety behaviors and activities to reduce childhood unintentional injuries, including child traffic safety and water safety.

...injuries in Benton and Franklin Counties, Washington. The coalition provides resources and supports programs that cover a broad range of unintentional injury topics, including child passenger safety, brain...

27. Out of the Shadows: Reducing the Rural Impact of Epilepsy - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Oct 20, 2021

A common health condition, epilepsy impacts rural populations in many ways, including the ability to drive. Medical and public health experts join an advocacy organization to review the condition's impact and outline rural management approaches — including seizure first aid. - The Rural Monitor

...brain cancers, to traumatic brain injury . Epilepsy just doesn't get the attention. It's hidden...

28. Southcentral Foundation Rural Anchorage Area Health Network - RHIhub Unintentional Injury Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Mar 27, 2024

The Southcentral Foundation Rural Anchorage Area Health Network provides ATV safety awareness and education to providers and community members.

...brain injuries. The Network developed a form that integrates with the electronic health record (EHR) system...

29. Advance Care Planning: Strategic for All Adults, Even the Healthy - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Nov 14, 2018

Age and health status shouldn't be barriers to advance care planning. Advocates share that proactive discussions now can impact the ease of future decision-making about personal healthcare needs. - The Rural Monitor

...brain injury. A healthy octogenarian may require an emergent surgery, with age and cause alone...

30. Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Grants - Funding
Deadline: Feb 16, 2024

Grants for organizations throughout New Jersey and Connecticut that focus on access to dental care for underserved children, people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors.

...brain injury, vision impairment, and other developmental disabilities Seniors and Veterans Oral cancer prevention and treatment...