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Date: Oct 5, 2016
Dr. Ali Mokdad uncovers reasons behind the United States' high infant and maternal mortality rates. A Professor of Global Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and Head Faculty Member on U.S. Studies at the University of Washington, Dr. Mokdad shares his perspective on this issue through a rural lens. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, that are results of these risk factors. We have the medication...
Date: Jun 13, 2016
The initial shock of the opioid epidemic is settling, and rural communities have identified several avenues to combat opioid addiction. Rural organizations are implementing innovative solutions to shrink the number of opioid overdoses, and many are finding that great success requires teamwork. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes or heart disease?" asked Campanello. "I think when scientifically and medically proven to be a disease...
Date: Jan 28, 2026
The health benefits associated with cycling are vast. But in some rural areas, potential cyclists can be discouraged by a lack of bike-friendly infrastructure or the absence of a local cycling community. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes, and face lower risk of mortality generally. In rural communities that lack public transit...
Date: Jul 12, 2017
Colorectal cancer stands out as a cancer with increased incidence and mortality rates in rural areas – rates that are likely influenced by lack of screening. Using different approaches, two rural healthcare organizations in Idaho and Kentucky show how they are saving lives by improving colorectal cancer screening rates in their communities. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes control. We learned, while working to make colon cancer a core topic, that we were...
Date: Nov 1, 2022
The November 2022 episode of RHIhub's podcast features Jennifer Conner, DrPH, an associate professor with the Delta Population Health Institute at the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, and Jason Lofton, MD, a family physician at the Lofton Family Clinic in De Queen, Arkansas, in a discussion about rural obesity and how rural patients can live their healthiest life.
...diabetic and they were really at risk for shutting the factory down just because the interest...
Date: Sep 20, 2017
Studies show that the more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) one has, the higher the risk of chronic health conditions, anxiety disorders, low life potential, and even early death. A sense of urgency for early intervention spurred one western North Carolina school district and a tribe in Wisconsin to act. Read more about how their programs confront ACEs and build resiliency to overcome them. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes – some of the major causes of the widening rural-urban mortality gap. So, if we want...
Date: Jul 14, 2021
Essentia Health created the Remote Patient Monitoring program to allow some patients to recover at home while still having access to medical attention. Program launch was accelerated to treat COVID-19 patients, but Essentia plans to continue the program after the pandemic to treat other chronic diseases. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes and congestive heart failure, among other chronic conditions. Caring for patients at home Originally...
Date: May 2, 2018
Post-acute care (PAC) services available locally can make fully recovering from a serious illness or injury faster and easier, setting the patient and provider up for the best possible outcome. This article looks at how a tertiary facility's communication with skilled nursing facilities, a Critical Access Hospital's swing bed program, and a home health agency are improving patient transitions from acute care to PAC. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetic education, and wellness coaching are offered as post-discharge services to help prevent hospital...
Date: Feb 6, 2024
The February 2024 episode of RHIhub's podcast features an interview with the American Heart Association's Jennifer Conner, PhD, Vice President of Rural Health Southwest Region, and Jessica Black, National Vice President of Community Health. Also joining us is Dianne Connery, Director of the Pottsboro Texas Area Public Library.
...diabetic, how then can we come along those local partners like Extension and really make...
Date: Feb 7, 2024
Hoarding disorder can lead to serious health risks and a hazardous home environment, with older adults especially susceptible – but in rural places, diagnosing and treating the condition can be a challenge. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes, seizures, lung conditions, hematological conditions, and sleep apnea were especially common among the hoarding...