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741. Palliative Care — More Than Just Hospice, with Karla Weng and Pat Justis – Exploring Rural Health Podcast - Podcast Episode
Date: Jun 7, 2022

The June 2022 episode of RHIhub's podcast features Karla Weng, Senior Program Manager for Stratis Health, and Pat Justis, Director of the Washington State Office of Rural Health, discussing their work on an initiative to expand access to palliative care in rural communities in Washington State, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

...cancer treatment is sort of your traditional. If you want to be a certified cancer...

742. Health Disparities: A Rural-Urban Chartbook - Resources
Date: Jun 2008

Presents data on health disparities experienced by people living in rural America. Includes national and state-level data on health status, health behaviors, healthcare access, preventive care, and diabetes care.

...Cancer Screening, But Colon Cancer Lags Fact Sheet: Rural Minorities Lag on Flu, Pneumonia Immunization...

743. A Non-Randomized Pilot Study to Test the Feasibility of Treating Chronic Pain and Opioid Prescription Use in Rural Areas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (T-PACT) - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Describes a pilot study examining research feasibility, methods, and processes for administering acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a treatment for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) and a possible alternative to prescribed opioids. The research team included four Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs that administered the study in rural areas of New Mexico, North Carolina, Kansas, and Kentucky. Discusses survey data and lessons learned from the pilot study, including unexpected barriers to participation.

...cancer pain (CNCP) and a possible alternative to prescribed opioids. The research team included four...

744. Tribal Epidemiology Centers: Strengthening American Indian and Alaska Native Public Health through Data, Collaboration, and Innovation - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Provides an overview of tribal epidemiology centers (TECs), focusing on their impact on the availability and quality of public health surveillance data for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Discusses challenges with collecting data for this population and strategies TECs are using to address these issues. Offers examples of public health best practices from TECs related to cancer, behavioral health, substance use, infectious diseases, and more.

...cancer, behavioral health, substance use, infectious diseases, and more. --- View more Tribal Epidemiology Centers: Strengthening...

745. Maine Tobacco Prevention and Treatment Grants - Funding
Deadline: May 19, 2023

Grants for evidence-based practices that seek to reduce the use of commercial tobacco in Maine. Rural populations are a priority.

...Cancer Foundation Deadlines May 19, 2023 Contact Tricia Jamiol tricia@mainecancer.org Purpose The Maine Cancer Foundation...

746. Remarks of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn (as prepared): National Rural Health Association - Resources
Date: Feb 2018

Statement given at the February 2018 National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Policy Institute. Discusses the goals of the Connect2Health Task Force: to understand the future interplay of broadband, technology, and health policy and to ensure the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stays ahead of the innovation curve. Highlights the FCC's focus of broadband deployment to provide a foundation for health and describes a broadband-enabled project in Appalachian Kentucky created to provide healthcare services to cancer patients.

...cancer patients. --- View more Remarks of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn (as prepared): National Rural Health Association...

747. ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge - Funding
Deadline: Apr 5, 2024

Grants to nonprofit organizations addressing health disparities among underserved populations through regional and local community-based programs focused on nutrition, healthcare access, oncology, and STEM education and career readiness.

...cancer care for underserved communities, including access to screenings, treatment, and personalized care for people...

748. Oregon Washington Health Network and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center "Tackle Everything" to Improve the Health of Local Community Members - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
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

...cancer prevention OWhN began to provide classes about heart-healthy living and hands-only CPR training...

749. Oklahoma Statistics on Health Available for Everyone (OK2SHARE) - Resources
Reviewed: Mar 2024

Provides county-level health information for Oklahoma, including data on: infant mortality rates, births and birth defects, deaths, hospital and surgery discharges, cancer rates, and sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

...cancer rates, and sexually transmitted diseases (STD). --- View more Oklahoma Statistics on Health Available for Everyone...

750. A Formal Framework For Incorporating Equity Into Health Care Quality Measurement - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Describes equity weighting, a measurement used to address population health disparities by examining multiple demographic factors that then interpret healthcare quality for specific population groups. Utilizes 2017 Medicare colorectal cancer screening data to show examples of equity weighting, with demographics broken down by patient race and rurality.

...cancer screening data to show examples of equity weighting, with demographics broken down by patient...