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Rural Health Care Delivery: Connecting Communities Through Technology - http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20206
Overview and case studies of technology tools available to assist health care providers in rural settings. Also explains the collaboration needed to implement the technology, and outlines funding options. Published by California Healthcare Foundation. |
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National Rural Health Services Research Database - http://www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/rhsr/default.asp
Funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Its goal is to create, disseminate and maintain a database of funded rural health services research projects underway in the United States |
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Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill - http://www.drh.med.usyd.edu.au/
Associated with the University of Sydney, it promotes and supports professional services in remote regions of Australia. Includes details of programmes for doctors, nurses, Aboriginal health workers and school students. |
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Menzies School of Health Research - http://www.menzies.edu.au/
A multidisciplinary organisation studying infectious and chronic diseases, and community health in northern and central Australia, and nearby offshore regions. Includes information on publications and current projects. |
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WWAMI Rural Health Research Center - http://www.fammed.washington.edu/wwamirhrc/
The Center's focus is to perform policy-oriented research on issues related to rural health care. (WWAMI=Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho). |
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National Rural Behavioral Health Center - http://www.nrbhc.org/
Provides information on research, education, and extension center at the University of Florida. |
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Rural and Remote Health Journal - http://www.rrh.org.au/home/defaultnew.asp
A free international electronic publication covering research, education, practice and policy. Features current issue and searchable archives. |
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North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis - http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/Rural_Program/
The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is one of two federally-designated Rural Analysis Centers working to identify problems in rural health. |
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Rural Hospital Performance Improvement - http://deltarhpi.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov/
Program run by the US Department of Health and Human Services to address challenges faced by small rural hospitals, primarily in the Mississippi Delta region. Progress reports, eligibility guidelines, list of participating hospitals, meeting notes, and related resources offered. |
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Rural and Remote Health in Australia - http://www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/rural_health/
A project of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, examining inadequate, inaccessible and diminishing health services. Provides a summary of community feedback, with details of funding and recommendations. |
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National Rural Special Interest Group - http://www.achse.org.au/rural.html
Established by the Australian College of Health Service Executives to promote professional development and comment on issues such as indigenous and mental health. Includes policy documents and information on member organisations. |
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Institute of Rural Health - http://www.rural-health.ac.uk/
Based in Wales, United Kingdom and working with professionals, communities, academic bodies and service organisations to optimise the health of rural communities. Publications, support programmes and research projects. |
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National Rural Health Network - http://www.nrhn.org/
Providing communication between student clubs across Australia, with details of members, activities and conferences. |
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Nurseweek/Healthweek|Rural Technology - http://www.nurseweek.com/features/98-6/rural.html
Latest news and employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This article is about rural healthcare in America. |
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RuralSafe - http://www.ruralsafe.com.au/
Provides guidelines and suggestions for farms, horticulture and the environment. Fact sheets can be downloaded on managing hazards and safe work practices. |