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Date: Jun 16, 2021
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a condition that continues to steal rural America's breath. Researchers, philanthropists, and healthcare professionals talk about new rural research efforts and the impact of COVID-19 on COPD. Also discussed is the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation, an impactful treatment long known to improve quality of life and now backed by new research proving it decreases death rates in select patients. - The Rural Monitor
...cancer, and unintentional injuries were on this list, along with chronic lower respiratory diseases. This...
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...
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...
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...
Reviewed: Apr 15, 2025
Provides free non-emergency air travel for people of all ages with serious medical issues or other compelling needs.
...Cancer Initiative for the help they provide to cancer patients. One of the biggest challenges...
Reviewed: Jun 8, 2023
Introduction to Project ECHO and how rural communities are using Project ECHO to train members of the healthcare workforce.
...Cancer Survivors in Rural Communities Website Details Project ECHO telementoring and patient navigation practices used...
Date: Apr 2024
Reports on access, use, and effectiveness of care for Oklahoma's Medicaid program enrollees. Appendix A provides detailed rural/urban breakdowns on compliance with immunizations, cancer screenings, medication management, and more.
...cancer screenings, medication management, and more. --- Quality of Care in the SoonerCare Program, 2024 Reports...
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...
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: Mar 2000
Investigates urban-rural disparities for racial and ethnic minorities in six health areas: infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Provides data for the years 1991-1995.
...cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV infection, and child and adult immunizations. Provides...