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631. Assessing Local Capacity to Expand Rural Breast Cancer Screening and Patient Navigation: An Iterative Mixed-Method Tool - Resources
Date: Apr 2017

Report on the development of a mixed-method tool for assessing county capacity as part of a needs assessment process, describing outcomes in rural North Texas counties. Discusses the expansion of the Breast Screening and Patient Navigation (BSPAN) program into a hub-and-spoke delivery model to strengthen networks of community clinics, community groups, and nonprofit organizations. Offers qualitative and quantitative data on changes over the development period.

...Cancer Screening and Patient Navigation: An Iterative Mixed-Method Tool --- Report on the development of a mixed...

632. Impact of Patient Race and Geographical Factors on Initiation and Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Medicare Breast Cancer Survivors - Resources
Date: Jun 2017

Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare patients diagnosed between 2007-2011. Features statistics with breakdowns including race or ethnicity, urban or rural residence, age group, and marital status.

...Cancer Survivors --- Study exploring racial and geographical disparities in adjuvant endocrine therapy for female Medicare...

633. Mailed Outreach and Patient Navigation for Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Rural Medicaid Enrollees: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial - Resources
Date: Mar 2025

Evaluates the effectiveness of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) outreach and patient navigation program among 5,614 rural Medicaid enrollees in 28 Oregon primary care clinics. Discusses the impact of the program on follow-up care.

...Cancer Screening Among Rural Medicaid Enrollees: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial --- Evaluates the effectiveness of a fecal...

634. Intraoperative Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment in a Rural Community - Resources
Date: Oct 2018

Examines the use of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), an alternative treatment option compared to whole-breast radiation therapy (WBRT), for patients receiving breast-conserving surgery at an academic institution in Iowa. Includes data on patients receiving IORT and WBRT by age, distance traveled to treatment facility, postoperative outcomes, and more.

...Cancer Treatment in a Rural Community --- Examines the use of intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), an alternative...

635. A Prospective Study of Cancer Risk among Agricultural Health Study Farm Spouses Associated with Personal Use of Organochlorine Insecticides - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Highlights an investigation into the health effects of exposure to organochlorine pesticides for farmers and their spouses. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study, which surveys agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.

...Cancer Risk among Agricultural Health Study Farm Spouses Associated with Personal Use of Organochlorine Insecticides...

636. Preventing HPV Cancers in Rural Communities - Resources
Reviewed: Oct 2025

Provides an overview of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's efforts to promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in rural areas. Includes newsletters, upcoming events, meeting recordings, and program action steps. See Education and Training Resources for HPV profiles of selected states, including comparisons of HPV vaccination rates among 13-17 year olds by level of urbanicity.

...Cancers in Rural Communities --- Provides an overview of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital...

637. Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of the HPV VACs (Vaccinate Adolescents Against Cancers) Program: A Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Analysis - Resources
Date: Jul 2019

Results of a study examining the delivery of the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccine in a primary care setting, using data from telephone interviews with representatives of 9 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) systems. Features statistics including characteristics of the FQHCs, with breakdowns by urban, suburban, rural, or mixed locations.

...Cancers) Program: A Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Analysis --- Results of a study examining the delivery...

638. Introducing the L.A.U.N.C.H Collaborative - Resources
Date: 2020

Describes the Linking & Amplifying User-Centered Networks through Connected Health (L.A.U.N.C.H.) demonstration project, based in Appalachian Kentucky and aimed at preventing cancer and removing obstacles faced by cancer patients in rural and underserved areas, through improvements in broadband access.

...cancer and removing obstacles faced by cancer patients in rural and underserved areas, through improvements...

639. Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Settings: Effectiveness and Potential Strategies - Resources
Date: 2021

Evaluates the effectiveness of a BEAT Cancer, a physical activity intervention for female cancer survivors, utilizing data from 16 program participants in a rural, community setting. Includes data on outcomes related to physical activity, mental health, quality of life, and barriers to physical activity of 16 participants. Includes program implementation and design feedback from participants.

...Cancer, a physical activity intervention for female cancer survivors, utilizing data from 16 program participants...

640. Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration (SPARC, Inc.®) - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Apr 10, 2025

SPARC programs offer community-wide strategies to increase vaccination rates and increase the delivery of other clinical preventive services.

...cancer screenings, including colon, breast, and cervical cancers 5 over 50, a program encouraging adults...