Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center ...
WEBDec 13, 2021 · For additional information about health centers and related programs contact one or more of the following: For award questions: Bureau of Primary Health Care Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center Program Support or call 877.464.4772 7:00 am to 8:00 pm ET, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays)
Defining Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Health promotion and disease prevention programs focus on keeping people healthy. Health promotion programs aim to engage and empower individuals and communities to choose healthy behaviors, and make changes that reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and other morbidities. Defined by the World Health Organization, health promotion:
Healthcare Access in Rural Communities - Rural Health Info
WEBNov 21, 2022 · Access in Brief: Rural and Urban Health Care compares access to care and use of services for rural and urban adults and children with Medicaid coverage and shows that from 2013-2015 34% of urban adults utilized the emergency room (ER) for care compared to 43.5% of rural adults who utilized the ER.
Module 1: Creating a Rural Community Health Program: Where to …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Module 1: Creating a Rural Community Health Program: Where to Begin. Building a rural community health program begins with collecting information about the community's assets, needs and challenges, and the factors that affect the population's health. This information can be used to develop goals, set priorities, and identify the types of ...
Rural Funding & Opportunities - Rural Health Information Hub
WEBRural Funding & Opportunities. Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. What's New in Funding - opportunities added in the past 30 days. Funding by Type - browse grants, scholarships, technical assistance, and more.
Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment for Rural Health …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · More than 50,000 primary care medical, dental, mental, and behavioral health professionals have served in the National Health Service Corps since its inception. According to the most recent NHSC Report to Congress , in FY 2021, there were 19,565 NHSC approved sites and approximately 19,984 …
Capital Funding for Rural Healthcare – Funding & Opportunities
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program (REDL and REDG) Loans and grants to assist in the economic development of rural areas, including funds for healthcare facilities and equipment, telecommunications networks, and job creation projects. Geographic coverage: Nationwide. Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2025.
Rural Health Models and Innovations
WEBSome may have sections specific to rural and many have approaches that could be adapted to rural: RHIhub is looking for project examples to share with rural service providers. Tell us about: Program examples to help rural communities build effective community health programs based on approaches that have been shown to be effective in rural areas.
Health Education Strategies - Rural Health Promotion and Disease ...
WEBJan 17, 2024 · Characteristics of health education strategies include: Conducting a community needs assessment to identify community capacity, resources, priorities, and needs. Planning a sequence of lessons and learning activities that increase participants' knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Developing content and materials that …
Education and Training of the Rural Healthcare Workforce
WEBSep 9, 2024 · This involves ensuring that physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dentists, and other healthcare professionals are well-educated, well-trained, and have had experiences that expose them to and prepare them for rural practice and supporting healthcare services in a rural context. Strategies, programs, and activities used to educate ...
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