Rural Monitor Search Results for: social determinants of health
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Date: Jun 15, 2022
For the 240,000 rural Americans with complete kidney failure, it's likely that very few knew they even had kidney disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, kidney disease is usually silent; 90% of people with kidney disease don't know they have it. With research pointing to the high costs of kidney disease for pediatric and adult patients alike — mostly covered by Medicare — experts and researchers discuss rural disparities around access to disease-stabilizing treatment and to renal replacement therapies. - The Rural Monitor
...social workers and dieticians. Idaho nephrologist Bieber also outlined challenges for rural dialysis, which experts pointed out is largely care that is still part of the country's fee-for-service healthcare delivery system. Many...
Date: Aug 8, 2018
A close look at an actual death certificate document and filing process highlights the path the certificate takes to entry as a vital statistic. - The Rural Monitor
...Social Security Administration , the funeral director will report the death. Depending on the jurisdiction, the funeral director might request additional certified copies in addition to the original certificate for families since it is a strategic...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
In this in-depth story, multiple clinical issues surrounding domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural settings are discussed by providers and researchers. Rural prevalence rates, provider knowledge gaps, and healthcare expenditures are also reviewed. - The Rural Monitor
...social workers will come down to the clinic and take things from there." Sample Suggestions for Providers When Violence Has Been Disclosed Do Thank the patient for the confidence they've demonstrated and assure them...
Date: Apr 3, 2019
In rural America, many community members do not understand the skill level, training, and availability of the people who answer their 911 calls. The Informed Self-Determination Process helped the community of St. George, Maine learn about their EMS system and created consensus about what EMS would look like in their town. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Association. Bringing the ISD Process to St. George Judge commented that the community was experiencing some tough decisions in other areas and he wanted to draw people in to build consensus around EMS without...
Date: Aug 28, 2024
Two FORHP Delta States Rural Development Network grantees are improving children's health in rural Louisiana schools. The Adolescent Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program screens high school students and provides Healthy Lifestyle lessons, while the EatMoveGrow program increases nutrition and physical activity opportunities in elementary schools. - The Rural Monitor
...social services programs this grant period in partnership with the Louisiana Rural Health Association. The first initiative pairs elementary schools with community health workers (CHWs) to connect students and families with resources such as housing...
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
...determining the best PAC service for a patient, including service availability, insurance reimbursement, and patient choice. VNA trains their home health clinicians on how to best respect the patient's choices related to PAC, including...
Date: Jun 13, 2018
The Oregon Washington Health Network and the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center are addressing behavioral health challenges through peer counselors and heart disease/cancer prevention through community education. In addition, they're collaborating with local healthcare facilities and medical schools to improve recruitment and retention. - The Rural Monitor
...social services in the service area. Recruitment and retention In addition, the grant helped OWhN bring potential providers to the service area. OWhN partnered with Oregon Health & Science University, the Legacy Health Internal Medicine residency...
Date: Oct 18, 2017
Rural veterans may face significant challenges when pursuing careers in healthcare. Organizations like the Multi-State Collaborative on Military Credit and the Consortium of Michigan Veterans Educators are working to reduce these barriers so that veterans can better serve their communities. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Workforce Studies paper reports the following as the top four barriers standing between veterans and healthcare careers: Navigating their educational benefits: The GI Bill determines educational benefits based on a veteran's period...
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
...social science analysis, explains how building resiliency can help people cope with ACEs. Fostering Futures in Menominee Nation Nearly one thousand miles away from Buncombe County is Menominee Nation, a tribe in Wisconsin with similar...
Date: Jun 3, 2020
Vaping among teens is on the rise, and rural teenagers have little access to cessation programs. California-based Being Adept and two Tennessee counties are helping their students learn how vaping negatively impacts their health while My Life, My Quit is helping teens in 18 states quit. - The Rural Monitor
...determine behaviors that will help them manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Rural residents face barriers to access tobacco cessation services, such as travel, cost, or lack of in-person services in the area. For rural...