Rural Communities

March 8, 2023
This chartbook provides data variations in US population health in rural areas across all Census regions and states.
March 7, 2023
This article addresses the factors to consider when developing rural-relevant goals, objectives, and strategies for a comprehensive cancer control plan. 
February 21, 2023
This blog post addresses state and federal legislation that affects the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.
February 8, 2023
During this webinar, researchers from the University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center described rural/urban differences in health and access to healthcare, including differences in self-rated health, chronic conditions, and mental health outcomes.
January 4, 2023
Using a survey approach, Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida’s (BTFF) tobacco and cancer programs reached out to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), free and charitable clinics, and rural health network clinics to assess their readiness to implement systems change…
November 21, 2022
The objective of this findings brief was to survey rural health clinic practitioners throughout the country to examine practitioner involvement in primary decision making regarding their patients' cancer treatment and survivorship care.
November 21, 2022
This webinar provided best practices for developing goals, objectives, and strategies that address both the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities.
October 12, 2022
This webinar was the second in the 4-part series, “Rural Inclusion in Comprehensive Cancer Control Planning”, designed to help Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs, coalitions, and partners meaningfully include rural in their planning processes.
July 7, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control selected four National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) award recipients (pilot sites) to conduct a pilot project, Improving the Health and Wellness of Cancer Survivors in Rural…
July 5, 2022
This webinar from the Geographic Health Equity Alliance is designed to help Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs, coalitions, and partners meaningfully include rural in their planning processes.