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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...
Date: Sep 2014
Reports on an evaluation study to determine the feasibility and satisfaction of converting a cancer-focused concurrent palliative care (PC) intervention into early PC for rural patients with a diagnosis of heart failure.
...cancer-focused concurrent palliative care (PC) intervention into early PC for rural patients with a diagnosis...
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...
Date: 2020
Summary of presentations and discussions held April 11, 2019 in Washington, D.C. by the Roundtable on Health Literacy of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Topics include challenges for diverse populations' participation in clinical trials, best practices, and health literacy strategies for effective communication with participants. Chapter 4 includes a description of clinical trials during which researchers conducted health literacy interventions in cancer screenings in mainly rural areas.
...cancer screenings in mainly rural areas. --- Health Literacy in Clinical Research: Practice and Impact: Proceedings...
Reviewed: Aug 2025
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). --- Oklahoma Statistics on Health Available for Everyone (OK2SHARE...
Reviewed: Jul 2025
Provides access to a wide range of public health data for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, including mortality, birth and fertility, cancer, and historical AIDS data.
...cancer, and historical AIDS data. --- CDC WONDER Provides access to a wide range of public...
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026
Learn how, in the screening and health education model, community health workers deliver health education to the target population.
...Cancer Cholesterol Infectious disease CHWs may also deliver health education to increase screening awareness. Research...
Date: Jan 24, 2018
Benjamin Anderson, CEO of a 25-bed CAH in Kansas, discloses his relational style of healthcare leadership and his success attracting committed medical providers and engaging the area's growing refugee population. - The Rural Monitor
...Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas. That seemed like a natural introduction into healthcare leadership. Through...
Date: Jan 2017
Examines health outcomes and behaviors by sexual orientation for adults in New Mexico. Covers demographics, access to healthcare, chronic health conditions, behavioral risk factors including binge drinking and smoking, protective factors such as HIV and cervical cancer screening, and quality of life differences such as mental health. Includes rural/urban breakdowns for demographics and addresses disparities by race/ethnicity, including American Indian/Alaska Native lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults.
...cancer screening, and quality of life differences such as mental health. Includes rural/urban breakdowns for demographics...
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. --- Remarks of Commissioner Mignon Clyburn (as prepared): National Rural Health Association Statement given...