Rural America Health Care Disparities

Listing Websites about Rural America Health Care Disparities

Filter Type:

Rural Health Disparities Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(3 days ago) The origins of health disparities in rural America are numerous and vary by region. Some frequently cited factors underlying rural health disparities include access to healthcare and public health services, socioeconomic status, health-related behaviors, and chronic conditions, as well as geographic … See more

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-disparities

Category:  Health Show Health

State health disparities research in Rural America: Gaps and future

(3 days ago) WEBRural Americans, who comprise 20% of the US population (one in five Americans) and nearly 60 million people, face disparities that result in worse health …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8250657/

Category:  Health Show Health

The State of Rural Public Health: Enduring Needs in a New Decade

(7 days ago) WEBPublic health in the rural United States is a complex and underfunded enterprise. While urban–rural disparities have been a focus for researchers and policymakers alike for …

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305728

Category:  Health Show Health

Health Disparities Affect Millions in Rural U.S.

(1 days ago) WEBOct. 31, 2017. Rural Americans—who make up at least 15 to 20% of the U.S. population—face inequities that result in worse health care than that of urban and suburban residents. These rural health disparities are …

https://www.aamc.org/news/health-disparities-affect-millions-rural-us-communities

Category:  Health Show Health

Addressing Health Disparities in the Rural United States: Advocacy …

(3 days ago) WEBRural populations in the United States are faced with a variety of health disparities that complicate access to care. Community health workers (CHWs) and …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7764816/

Category:  Health Show Health

About Rural Health CSELS Rural Health CDC

(2 days ago) WEBRural Americans face numerous health disparities compared with their urban counterparts. More than 46 million Americans, or 15 percent of the U.S. …

https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/about.html

Category:  Health Show Health

Addressing health inequalities in diverse, rural communities: An …

(3 days ago) WEBHartley D. Rural health disparities, population health, and rural culture. American Journal of Public Health. 2004; 94 (10):1675–1678. [PMC free article] …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6462771/

Category:  Health Show Health

Advancing Health Equity in Rural America - RWJF

(9 days ago) WEBA concern for equity leads us to address disparities in health and in opportunities for good health both by place (rural versus urban) and within rural places by race and class.

https://www.rwjf.org/en/insights/our-research/2022/06/advancing-health-equity-in-rural-america.html

Category:  Health Show Health

Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities Among Rural Adults — United …

(1 days ago) WEBThis report provides an overview of racial/ethnic health disparities for selected indicators in rural areas of the United States. Reporting Period: 2012–2015. …

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/ss/ss6623a1.htm

Category:  Health Show Health

Health in Rural America NIH News in Health

(7 days ago) WEBResidents often have a common sense of community. But living in a rural area can also bring challenges for staying healthy. Studies have found that rural Americans are more likely to die prematurely from the leading …

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2022/03/health-rural-america

Category:  Health Show Health

Why Health Care Is Harder to Access in Rural America

(8 days ago) WEBHealth Care. Alyssa M. Hundrup. Director. [email protected]. (202) 512-7114. More than 60 million Americans—about one-fifth of the U.S. population—live in …

https://www.gao.gov/blog/why-health-care-harder-access-rural-america

Category:  Health Show Health

Health disparities among the many unique challenges for people …

(1 days ago) WEBIn June, the Association awarded $20 million in research funding through the Health Equity Research Network on Improving Access to Care and other Health …

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/health-disparities-among-the-many-unique-challenges-for-people-in-rural-america

Category:  Health Show Health

Rural Disparities in Access to Care - Health Resources and …

(5 days ago) WEBThe recommendations address the health and social care needs of rural America through evidence-based, patient- and community-centered health workforce investments …

https://www.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/hrsa/advisory-committees/graduate-medical-edu/publications/cogme-rural-health-policy-brief.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

What's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up …

(8 days ago) WEBA snapshot of health disparities faced by Americans who live in rural areas. (American Heart Association) The American Heart Association has long worked …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/04/30/whats-health-care-like-in-rural-america-were-taking-a-close-up-look

Category:  Health Show Health

Addressing Disparities in Rural Health Care - U.S. News & World …

(5 days ago) WEBJune 23, 2021, at 5:49 p.m. Addressing Rural Health Care Disparities. More. View video from the U.S. News & World Report webinar "Curbing the Crisis in Rural Healthcare: …

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2021-06-23/addressing-disparities-in-rural-health-care

Category:  Health Show Health

Rural Health CMS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2016, CMS established the Rural Health Council to address three strategic aspects: Improving access to care for Americans living in rural settings; …

https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/rural-health

Category:  Health Show Health

Rural Health CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(2 days ago) WEBAbout Rural Health. Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response Toolkit. Last Reviewed: April 30, 2024. Source: Public Health Infrastructure Center. CDC rural …

https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/index.html

Category:  Health Show Health

The 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: We …

(9 days ago) WEBKey Trends Noted in the NHQDR's Portrait of American Healthcare. Before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, 135 rural hospitals closed between 2010 and 2020, threatening …

https://www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2022-national-healthcare-disparities-report.html

Category:  Health Show Health

AMA raises alarm over crisis in rural healthcare in US The BMJ

(1 days ago) WEBThe American Medical Association (AMA) has expressed concern about the widening health disparities between rural and urban communities, with death rates …

https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj.q1085

Category:  Medical Show Health

Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future

(9 days ago) WEBAlthough 20% of the US population lives in rural America, only one-tenth of the physician workforce practices within these regions (Figure 1). 10 The lack of primary …

https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/practice-management-information-center/health-disparities-in-rural-america-current-challenges-and-future-solutions/

Category:  Health Show Health

Continuing Challenges in Rural Health in the United States

(3 days ago) WEBIn addition to health care for chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, cancer), rural residents also face challenges in receiving care for mental health conditions as well as …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7043306/

Category:  Cancer Show Health

School-based health centers as an approach to address health

(3 days ago) WEBThis study protocol will enable researchers to assess how SBHCs reduce rural health disparities, and provide evidence for organizational and public policy change.

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0303660

Category:  Health Show Health

Top Patient Engagement Challenges Affecting Rural Healthcare

(3 days ago) WEBDisparities are particularly steep in the US for having multiple chronic conditions, having mental health conditions, and experiencing material hardship.

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/feature/Top-Patient-Engagement-Challenges-Affecting-Rural-Healthcare

Category:  Health Show Health

Social accountability in a medical school: is it sufficient? A regional

(2 days ago) WEBDisparities in healthcare access in rural and remote (RR) regions are intensified by a global shortage in health personnel and uneven workforce distribution …

https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-024-05522-y

Category:  Health Show Health

Care Quality from EMS & 911 Left Wanting, Rural Disparities Emerge

(3 days ago) WEBThe quality of care you get when you call 911 might depend on where you live, with a new analysis of emergency medical service (EMS) systems showing …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584050/Care-Quality-from-EMS-911-Left-Wanting-Rural-Disparities-Emerge

Category:  Medical Show Health

Navigating geographical disparities: access to obstetric hospitals …

(4 days ago) WEBAccess to maternity care in the U.S. remains inequitable, impacting over two million women in maternity care “deserts." Living in these areas, exacerbated by hospital …

https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-024-06535-7

Category:  Health Show Health

Getting Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Tougher for Rural Americans …

(4 days ago) WEBCompared to those in urban areas, rural patients were less likely to initiate treatment for disorders involving alcohol (37% versus 38%), opioids (41% versus 44%) or other drugs …

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/getting-help-for-alcohol-drug-abuse-tougher-for-rural-americans/ar-BB1m9yqo

Category:  Health Show Health

Getting Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Tougher for Rural Americans

(9 days ago) WEBFRIDAY, May 10, 2024 When folks in rural America need treatment for a substance use disorder, significant obstacles stand in their way, researchers say. The …

https://www.drugs.com/news/getting-help-alcohol-abuse-tougher-rural-americans-119158.html

Category:  Health Show Health

Rural Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(5 days ago) WEBRural residents also have higher rates of smoking, which increases the risk of many chronic diseases. Health Care Access: Rural counties have fewer health care workers, …

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/rural-health.htm

Category:  Health Show Health

AACR Releases Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024

(3 days ago) WEBReport features latest statistics and nine compelling patient stories. PHILADELPHIA — The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today …

https://www.aacr.org/about-the-aacr/newsroom/news-releases/aacr-releases-cancer-disparities-progress-report-2024/

Category:  Cancer Show Health

May 2024 - Feeding America

(5 days ago) WEBdisproportionately rural. Rural counties (those outside of major metropolitan areas) make up 62% of all Problems With the Collection and Interpretation of Asian-American …

https://www.feedingamerica.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/MMG%202024%20Executive%20Summary%20%281%29.pdf

Category:  Health Show Health

Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit - National Conference of …

(Just Now) WEBDiscover a wealth of insights and initiatives aimed at transforming mental health care across diverse communities and workplaces in America. Explore policy …

https://www.ncsl.org/labor-and-employment/mental-health-in-the-workforce-toolkit

Category:  Health Show Health

Rural–Urban Disparities in Cancer Outcomes: Opportunities for …

(3 days ago) WEBAccording to the 2020 census, approximately 57 million Americans (roughly 17% of the population) live in rural areas. There is increasing evidence for disparities in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9275775/

Category:  Health Show Health

To save their soil, Kansas tribe shifts to regenerative agriculture

(7 days ago) WEBWhat's health care like in rural America? We're taking a close-up look. Time, distance and staffing pose challenges to health care in rural North Dakota. Our …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/05/16/to-save-their-soil-kansas-tribe-shifts-to-regenerative-agriculture

Category:  Health Show Health

Child Health in Rural America as a Public Health Issue

(7 days ago) WEBThese challenges make it harder for families to give their children the environment and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Children with …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/public-health-strategy/public-health-considerations-for-child-health-in-rural-america.html

Category:  Health Show Health

AHA podcast: Training Community Health Workers to Improve …

(2 days ago) WEBExperts from New York’s Montefiore Medical Center share how its Community Health Worker Institute standardizes training for community health workers …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-15-aha-podcast-training-community-health-workers-improve-health-equity

Category:  Medical Show Health

Filter Type: