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771. Rural America's Senior Citizens: Considerations for Transportation, Healthcare Access, Connectedness, Nutrition and Economics - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Policy paper providing an overview of rural older adults. Examines the challenges rural older adults face in accessing healthcare. Discusses how transportation, social isolation, nutrition, and economics impact the health outcomes of this population.

...Economics and the economy · Food security and nutrition · Older adults · Population health · Social connectedness · Transportation...

772. NRHA Policy Paper: Rural Obesity - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Policy position paper examining rural-urban differences in obesity prevalence, obesity as a factor in health disparities, differences in weight-related behaviors, and social determinants of health influencing rural obesity. Offers strategies and policy recommendations to address rural obesity.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Obesity and weight control · Policy · Rural-urban differences · Social...

773. Health Care's Role in Rural Economic Development: How Work Support Programs Improve Health and Stimulate Rural Economies - Resources
Date: Feb 2023

Policy brief exploring how work support programs – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF) – and other state and federal programs can address social determinants of health, improve health, and stimulate economic activity in rural America. Offers policy recommendations to increase access to these programs in rural areas.

...Community and economic development · Food security and nutrition · Health insurance · Income support and assistance · Policy...

774. Older Americans Act: Greatest Economic and Social Needs of Rural Older Adults - Resources
Date: Oct 2025

Policy brief discussing the economic and social needs for rural older adults. Offers policy and action recommendations for the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, discussing rural aging programs, affordable housing, access to nutrition, social isolation, healthcare workforce shortages, and caregiver support.

...Food security and nutrition · Health workforce supply and demand · Housing and homelessness · Informal caregivers · Older...

775. Nutrition-Related Policy and Environmental Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2002-2013 - Resources
Date: Apr 2015

Summarizes findings from 29 rural studies of obesity prevention interventions using nutrition-related and environmental strategies. Includes interventions in school, tribal, farmers market, and other settings. Discusses common strategies for adapting and implementing these programs in rural communities.

...Pitts, et al. Preventing Chronic Disease, 12 04/2015 Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control...

776. Rural Community Health Support Program - Funding
Deadline: Jul 8, 2026

A cooperative agreement with a single entity to develop, deliver, and coordinate nationally available technical assistance (TA) to support community organizations and rural health stakeholders serving rural populations.

...management · Food security and nutrition · Healthcare quality · Networking and collaboration · Public health · Service delivery models...

777. Frontier Food Hub Tool Kit - Resources
Date: 2019

Describes the process of designing and operating the Southwest New Mexico Food Hub, a program dedicated to increasing local food production, supporting local food systems, and ensuring food distribution to those in need. Includes discussion of logistics, planning, needs assessment, and the process of working with growers and food pantries. Highlights unique challenges experienced in frontier communities.

...development · Farmers and farmworkers · Food security and nutrition · Frontier and remote areas · Funding · New Mexico...

778. Rural Data Explorer - Resources
Reviewed: Apr 2026

Interactive map for exploring county-level data on issues that impact rural health, including rural demographics, health disparities, the health workforce, and other topics.

...Food security and nutrition · Health disparities · Health occupations · Health workforce shortage designations · Health workforce supply...

779. Meals on Wheels and Rural Communities, with Carter Florence and Shon Gress - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carter Florence, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Programs with Meals on Wheels America, and Shon Gress, CEO and Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Focuses on the benefits of the program, the impact of braided funding, and how rural stakeholders can get involved.

...aging-related services · Community engagement and volunteerism · Food security and nutrition · Funding · Older adults · Ohio...

780. Social Determinants of Health for Rural People Topic Guide - Resources
Reviewed: Mar 2026

Information, resources, and frequently asked questions regarding a variety of social and environmental factors impacting the health experiences of rural residents.

...Food security and nutrition · Health literacy · Housing and homelessness · Infrastructure · Maternal health and prenatal care...