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521. Condom Distribution Programs - RHIhub HIV/AIDS Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Apr 8, 2022

Condom distribution programs are structural interventions that involve the distribution of condoms as a mechanism to prevent HIV transmission.

...community-level HIV prevention program. Young gay men serve as peer outreach workers and educate other young gay men in small-group settings on proper condom use and offer free condoms. Maine Health...

522. Common Implementation Challenges and Facilitators - RHIhub Community Health Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Feb 29, 2024

Some of the most common challenges experienced when implementing a rural community health program and factors that contribute to successful rural community health programs.

...communities implementing rural health programs often face challenges recruiting specific healthcare workers, such as physicians...

523. Tri-Area Community Health Provides Community-Focused Integrated Care - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: May 19, 2021

In rural Virginia, Tri-Area Community Health puts their own spin on the integrated care model to better serve their communities. - The Rural Monitor

...Community Health hired Cindy Hernandez, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is also fluent in Spanish...

524. North Dakota Outstanding Rural Health and Public Health Awards - Funding
Deadline: Feb 13, 2024

Awards to honor outstanding rural and public health providers, professionals, health programs, educators/mentors, health volunteers, emerging leaders, and legislators in North Dakota.

...Health Awards honor exceptional examples of rural and public healthcare workers and organizations committed to improving the health of their communities...

525. Farmer and Rural Perceptions of Mental Health - Resources
Date: Dec 2021

Presents findings of a poll of 2,004 rural adults, addressing impressions of mental health stigma in rural and agricultural communities. Describes barriers to seeking mental health assistance, who rural adults feel comfortable talking to about stress or mental health issues, and the perceived mental health impacts of farm stress on farmers and farm workers. Compares results to polls conducted in 2019 and 2020.

...communities. Describes barriers to seeking mental health assistance, who rural adults feel comfortable talking to about stress or mental health issues, and the perceived mental health impacts of farm stress on farmers and farm workers...

526. What Commute Patterns Can Tell Us About the Supply of Allied Health Workers and Registered Nurses - Resources
Date: May 2020

Analyzes commuting patterns among people in 11 allied health occupations and 2 categories of registered nurses. Intended to help workforce planners understand the local supply of workers, measure productivity and the gain or loss in earnings due to increased commuting, and identify opportunities for benefits such as transportation subsidies. Discusses incentives that could be offered to rural nurses that might encourage them to seek work in their own communities. Features statistics on work characteristics, average wages, and average commute times among people in the occupations studied.

...communities. Features statistics on work characteristics, average wages, and average commute times among people in the occupations studied. --- View more What Commute Patterns Can Tell Us About the Supply of Allied Health Workers...

527. Being Connected Is the Key to "Survival of the Fittest" for HIV-positive Women - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: May 15, 2014

A Texas program is helping rural HIV-positive women face the challenges of their disease through a team approach. - The Rural Monitor

...health or mental health care, the team approach and the skills of social workers and case managers, along with the ability to provide telehealth and telemental health, removes barriers to treatment and creates community...

528. Community Supports for Rural Aging in Place and Independent Living Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Feb 28, 2024

Resources and information on home-based services and community supports to support aging in place and independent living in rural communities.

...community business and nonprofit organizations, paid home care workers, senior centers, tribal organizations, and volunteers can all provide help to people in rural communities. However, home health...

529. 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.

...Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, as they implemented TIC through consultation and staff training. In addition, an issue brief from the Center for Health Care Strategies describes Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma...

530. Case Management Model - RHIhub Substance Use Disorder Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Nov 23, 2020

The case management model supports individuals as they move through the continuum of care.

...communities may have limited social services, and available services may be difficult to access. Case managers may be nurses, social workers, or have expertise in other health...