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61. Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Topic Guide - Resources
Reviewed: Dec 2025

Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.

...EMS. --- Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Topic Guide Provides an overview of EMS...

62. How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire - Resources
Date: Oct 2014

Describes the emergency medical service (EMS) response in the aftermath of a wildfire, in which patients and providers were cut off from hospitals, 911 coverage, and power. Shows the importance of advanced preparedness and planning by rural EMS agencies.

...EMS agencies. --- How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire Describes...

63. Obesity in Rural America, with Jennifer Conner and Jason Lofton – Exploring Rural Health Podcast - Podcast Episode
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.

...em for free. I've had a few patients that I've just let 'em...

64. EMS Service Integration in American Indian and Native Alaskan Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Jul 2025

Highlights several initiatives aimed at expanding emergency medical services (EMS) in tribal communities. Explores the role of tribal sovereignty, cost effectiveness, and infrastructure improvements in expanding and optimizing EMS in tribal communities.

...EMS in tribal communities. --- EMS Service Integration in American Indian and Native Alaskan Rural Communities...

65. Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas - Resources
Date: Oct 2017

Analyzes 2015 emergency medical services (EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between a 911 call and EMS arrival, or response time. Includes EMS response time data for rural, suburban, and urban zip codes.

...EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between...

66. Access to Emergency Medical Services in Rural Communities: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary - Resources
Date: Nov 2022

Provides an overview of issues related to the provision of emergency medical services (EMS) in rural areas. Discusses rural EMS access, financing, and workforce challenges, as well as promising telehealth innovations. Outlines federal programs and resources that support EMS programs. Offers policy recommendations related to access to EMS, workforce, and reimbursement.

...EMS) in rural areas. Discusses rural EMS access, financing, and workforce challenges, as well as promising...

67. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2024

Resources, information and frequently asked questions related to the requirements and benefits of the rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. Covers legislation affecting CAHs, CAH regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, and more.

...EMS related to quality metrics and sustainable rural EMS models. Year Three Evaluation Report: Evaluation...

68. Who Will Answer the Call? An Abstract of Challenges Facing Michigan's Rural EMS Agencies - Resources
Date: Sep 2021

Provides an overview of challenges experienced by Michigan's rural emergency medical services (EMS) agencies, such as reimbursement, access to care, recruitment and retention, workforce shortages and training, and more.

...EMS Agencies --- Provides an overview of challenges experienced by Michigan's rural emergency medical services...

69. A Mass Shooting in a Small Texas Town Shows the Importance of a Coordinated, Team-Based Response – RHIhub Emergency Preparedness Toolkit - Toolkits
Added: Nov 14, 2022

Describes how District 1 Fire and Rescue responded to a mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas in November of 2017.

...EMS took over a volunteer EMS service shortly after the incident and now has 4 EMS...

70. Wisconsin Rural EMS Support - Funding
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin.

...EMS Support --- Technical assistance, resources, and coaching support for rural EMS providers in Wisconsin. --- Wisconsin...