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861. Exploring the Potential for Technology-Based Nutrition Education among WIC Recipients in Remote Alaska Native Communities - Resources
Date: 2017

Results of a study to estimate media technology use in tribal communities, in order to inform the possibility of providing technology-based nutrition education. Features demographics and statistics showing frequency of media technology-based activities among the 368 questionnaire respondents.

...Food security and nutrition · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services · Tribal communities...

862. Craving to Make a Difference in a Rural Community - Resources
Date: 2017

Describes efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity in Ashe County, North Carolina through the Food Pantry Project, a food access screening program located within the local hospital.

...North Carolina Medical Journal, 78(4), 259-260 2017 Food security and nutrition · North Carolina...

863. Farmers' Market Challenges in a Rural Setting: A Case Study of the Elaney Wood Heritage Farmers Market - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Highlights challenges experienced by a farmers market in Snow Hill, North Carolina. Describes efforts to build both a customer base and a vendor base.

...base and a vendor base. 12/2016 Rural Advancement Foundation International Access · Food security and nutrition · North Carolina...

864. Differences in Food and Beverage Marketing Policies and Practices in US School Districts, by Demographic Characteristics of School Districts, 2012 - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Analysis of data from the 2012 School Health Policies and Practices Study, showing how school district characteristics affect food and beverage marketing and promotion policies and practices. Features statistics with breakdowns including rural, suburban, or urban status, district size, and percentage of non-Hispanic White students.

...Chronic Disease, 13 12/2016 Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Schools · Statistics and data...

865. Strengthening the Connection Between the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Farmer's Markets - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Study showing the geographic distribution of farmer's markets with Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) programs in Washington, in relation to areas with high Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program populations. Includes breakdowns by rural and urban locations.

...12/2016 Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Washington...

866. Community Perspectives on Access to and Availability of Healthy Food in Rural, Low-Resource, Latino Communities - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Results of interviews and surveys with residents of a rural central California agricultural community, exploring their perceptions of access to healthy foods.

...Estrada, Kathleen Grassi, Stephanie Nathan Preventing Chronic Disease, 13 12/2016 Food security and nutrition · California...

867. Nutrition Standards for Food Service Guidelines for Foods Served or Sold in Municipal Government Buildings or Worksites, United States, 2014 - Resources
Date: Dec 2016

Analyzes data from a national survey of 1,945 government agencies regarding presence of written nutrition standards, food groups or nutrients included, and populations served by the facilities where standards were used. Features statistics with breakdowns by municipal characteristics including population size, rural or urban status, census region, poverty prevalence, educational attainment, and race or ethnicity.

...Preventing Chronic Disease, 13 12/2016 Food security and nutrition · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...

868. Rural Initiatives Addressing Community Social Needs - Resources
Date: Mar 2021

Describes the role of Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in improving population health and addressing social needs in their communities. Profiles two Critical Access Hospital social needs programs: Lakewood Health System's food access initiatives in Minnesota, and Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital's NEK Prosper. Provides an overview of both programs and highlights best practices of each.

...Food security and nutrition · Health systems · Housing and homelessness · Human services · Mental health · Networking and collaboration...

869. Community Adaptations to an Impending Food Desert in Rural Appalachia, USA - Resources
Date: Nov 2016

Reports on a study examining how rural Alderson, West Virginia addressed the forthcoming food desert when the only grocery store in town closed. Addresses the impact of a new food hub on the food desert.

...Rural and Remote Health, 16(4), 3901 11/2016 Appalachia · Food security and nutrition · West Virginia...

870. DRCHSD Spotlight: Urgent & Primary Care of Clarksdale in Clarksdale, Mississippi - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Discusses how Urgent and Primary Care of Clarksdale in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and community partners constructed a community garden to improve patient and community access to healthy food. Describes how clinic staff used Delta Region Community Health Systems Development Program resources to increase access to care through telehealth, including using technology to provide healthcare services to people incarcerated at the Coahoma County Detention Facility.

...Access · Criminal justice system · Food security and nutrition · Healthcare facilities · Networking and collaboration · Telehealth · Mississippi...