Rural Health Resources
Class Experience Level
Beginner

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Evidence shows that there are marked health disparities between those living in rural areas versus their urban counterparts. Not only do rural residents suffer from higher incidence of chronic illness, they also have limited access to primary care services and are more likely to be uninsured or under-insured. This webinar will describe hallmarks of rural America, identify access challenges of living in rural communities, and equip participants with tools to service the health information needs of those living in rural communities. We will explore websites from the National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, Rural Health Information Hub and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The origins of each website will be explained. Each of the websites contain consumer-level information and offers an opportunity for data downloads. The downloads will be demonstrated. These resources are relevant to nurses, librarians, public health workers, allied healthcare professionals, educators, faith- and community-based organizations.

Objectives:
  • Describe current demographic trends in rural America.
  • Download data sets and visualizations from rural health resources.
  • Find information on health conditions, demographic groups and social issues.

Class Recording

Class Details

Date(s): November 18, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Platform: Webex
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: CHES, CHIS Level 1, CNE
Class Experience Level: Beginner
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Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Margot Malachowski
Technical Assistance: Rebecca Brown

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