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631. Prevalence and Predictors of Chronic Disease among Rural and Medically Underserved Populations Using Smokeless Tobacco - Resources
Date: May 2025

Examines chronic disease prevalence and associated risk factors among 532 smokeless tobacco (SLT) cessation intervention participants who live in rural and medically underserved communities. Includes data on chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oral health, and more.

...cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oral health, and more. --- Prevalence and Predictors of Chronic Disease among...

632. Broadband in Rural America: Faster Speeds for Home and Healthcare - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Apr 28, 2021

Fast, reliable broadband is essential for people to access telehealth and patient portals as well as work and study from home, but rural and tribal areas fall behind urban and suburban areas in terms of broadband deployment and speed. Organizations in Alabama, Colorado, and Kentucky share how broadband affects their work and their patients' care. - The Rural Monitor

...cancer survivors stay physically active, Hirko learned that many cancer survivors didn't live close...

633. Health Disparities Experienced by American Indians and Alaska Natives - Resources
Date: Aug 2003

Thematic issue focused on American Indian/Alaska Native health disparities related to diabetes, cancer, bronchiolitis, injury mortality, and vaccination rates.

...cancer, bronchiolitis, injury mortality, and vaccination rates. --- Health Disparities Experienced by American Indians and Alaska...

634. Adaptations to a Patient Navigation Program for Follow-Up Colonoscopy in Rural Primary Care Practices - Resources
Date: Oct 2024

Analyzes adaptations made by a patient navigation program to improve colorectal cancer screenings at rural primary care clinics in Oregon. Examines patient reflections and interviews as well as clinic meetings and reflections from practice facilitators. Discusses proactive adaptations of the program for a rural context as well as reactive adaptations made due to COVID-19.

...cancer screenings at rural primary care clinics in Oregon. Examines patient reflections and interviews as well...

635. Access to Chemotherapy Services by Availability of Local and Visiting Oncologists - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.

...cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa. --- Access to Chemotherapy...

636. Palliative Care Models for Chronic Disease Management - RHIhub Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Jun 14, 2024

Learn how palliative care models can help people living with serious, chronic disease and explore rural program examples and resources to learn more.

...cancer, and heart failure. Palliative care differs from hospice care which is end-of-life...

637. Distance as an Obstacle to Clinical Trial Access: Who Is Affected and Why It Matters - Resources
Date: Jun 2024

Evaluates factors associated with geographic remoteness of 60 miles or more from the nearest phase 2 or 3 clinical trial for a variety of health conditions. Discusses American Indian reservations and rural areas, and provides data on demographic factors associated with remoteness including race and ethnicity, educational attainment, and poverty. Includes a county-level interactive map of clinical trial remoteness for health conditions including cancers, substance use disorder, diabetes, obesity, COPD, stroke, and more. Requires the creation of a free account to view.

...cancers, substance use disorder, diabetes, obesity, COPD, stroke, and more. Requires the creation of a free...

638. Exploring Barriers and Promoters of CRC Screening Use among Agricultural Operators: A Pilot Study of an Application of Concept Mapping - Resources
Date: Dec 2023

Presents results from two agricultural operator focus groups, one of 7 women and the other of 7 men, which took place in rural Nebraska and discussed factors affecting the choice to be screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Covers cost of care, access, awareness, family and community support, history of CRC, and provider-related variables. Identifies sex-specific factors influencing screening, and discusses approaches to screening promotion for farmers and ranchers.

...cancer (CRC). Covers cost of care, access, awareness, family and community support, history of CRC, and provider...

639. An Evidence-Based Walking Program in Oregon Communities: Step It Up! Survivors - Resources
Date: Dec 2020

Describes the implementation and effectiveness of Step It Up! Survivors (SIUS), an evidence-based program designed to help promote social connections and increase physical activity among cancer survivors and their family and friends. Discusses the acceptability, feasibility, cost, sustainability, and other factors associated with implementing SIUS in Oregon, including responses from 6 rural organizations.

...cancer survivors and their family and friends. Discusses the acceptability, feasibility, cost, sustainability, and other...

640. 2023 Louisiana Health Report Card - Resources
Date: 2024

Provides detailed health data by parish for Louisiana. Covers cancer incidence, suicides, the opioid epidemic, COVID-19, infectious diseases, low birthweights and infant deaths, top causes of death, and more.

...cancer incidence, suicides, the opioid epidemic, COVID-19, infectious diseases, low birthweights and infant deaths...