Physician Shortage No Longer Limited to Rural Areas
October 23, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Large population centers like Las Vegas and Detroit are feeling the effects of the nation’s physician shortage, which is no longer limited to rural areas.
Shortage of Medical or Nursing Personnel
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Fourth in a Series: "Nothing Has More Strength than Dire Necessity"
June 29, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Although there are multiple barriers, I will focus on three which I view as key if change is to occur. It is essential that these three barriers be purposefully and thoughtfully tackled so as to advance a health care agenda for America. Further, we ...
Third in a Series: "Take Me Home, Country Roads to the Place Where I Belong... and Can Get the Health Care I Need!"
June 23, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
An enhanced national emphasis on understanding that rural residents not only need access to providers, but access to a variety of providers to optimize health, could really impact health outcomes for patients who suffer from multiple chronic illness ...
Second in a Series: What My Grandmother Taught Me
June 21, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Much of the conversation about rural health care delivery still focuses on access. While geography is an enormous barrier to access, and access is required to improve health outcomes, the panelists at last week’s event again reminded viewers that im ...
First in a Series: Necessity is the Mother of Invention and Innovation
June 16, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Health in Rural America today according to experts is marked by: 1) limited access to primary and preventive services; 2)reduced consumer choices; 3)fewer insured people; 4)geographic disparities; 5) higher rates of chronic diseases and dental carri ...
Mark Your Calendar! Forum/Webcast on Advancing Health in Rural America Next Monday
June 6, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
Have you registered for the June 13 AARP Solutions Forum on Advancing Health in Rural America: Maximizing Nursing’s Impact? There’s still time! The forum will be held in Washington, D.C., and a live webcast will be offered on the Center to Champion ...
Forum/Webcast on Advancing Health in Rural America Set for June 13
May 18, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
On Monday, June 13, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. ET, AARP, in collaboration with the National Rural Health Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will host an AARP Solutions Forum on Advancing Health in Rural America: Maximizing Nursing’s Impac ...
Clinical Scholar Alumna Starts Work on New Government Panel Aimed at Helping Medically Underserved Communities
October 12, 2010 | Story
Lolita McDavid attends first meeting of new committee charged with updating the methodology used to identify areas facing shortages of health professionals and medical services.
Training Generalists Physicians for Underserved Rural North Carolina
July 1, 2003 | Program Result
East Carolina University School of Medicine developed strategies and programs aimed at substantially increasing the output of generalists, particularly those with an interest in practicing in underserved areas.
Rural Health Care Needs Identified
September 1, 2002 | Program Result
In 2000, the National Rural Health Association held a conference that would develop an agenda for research on rural health policy.