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Rural health for Texas Overview - Rural Health …

(4 days ago) WEBTexas State Office of Rural Health. Phone: 512.936.6730. Email: [email protected]. Works with local health care providers, county leaders, and state partners to support access to …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/texas

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Overview of Population Health in Rural & Medically …

(9 days ago) WEBDSHS Public Health Regions (PHRs) Provide Some Services in 89% of Rural Counties: Infectious Disease Control and Immunizations. Zoonosis Control. Epidemiology and …

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/legislative/2018-Reports/DSHS_PH_Rural-Health-Issues_June-2018_Final.pdf

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The other Texas drought: Rural healthcare in jeopardy as …

(8 days ago) WEBThe community of 5,000 residents no longer has immediate access to healthcare - a trend seen in many rural towns across Texas. American Public Media …

https://www.tpr.org/public-health/2021-12-20/the-other-texas-drought-rural-healthcare-in-jeopardy-as-hospitals-shutter

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Home - Texas Rural Health Association

(1 days ago) WEBFor reliable news coverage on state healthcare issues, we recommend following the National Rural Health Association. Texas Rural Health Basic Facts. Texas covers 261,797 square miles, with a 2020 estimated …

https://www.trha.org/

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Texas Rural Health – Challenges and Opportunities

(5 days ago) WEBAbsence of transportation resources and distance. Communications concerns and lack of confidence in quality and confidentiality. Lack of substance use treatment services. …

https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/85R/handouts/C4102018062813001/e2579fd3-384a-4cbb-99e4-c40739fb59e4.PDF

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Rural Health Disparities Overview - Rural Health …

(3 days ago) WEBA 2019 American Journal of Public Health study found that from 2008-2010 and 2014-2016, rates of cigarette smoking among rural and urban adolescents declined, but that rural rates fell more slowly …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/rural-health-disparities

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Southwest Rural Health Research Center Identifies Key - Texas …

(3 days ago) WEBThe Southwest Rural Health Research Center at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health has published a peer-reviewed paper detailing Healthy People …

https://today.tamu.edu/2023/05/08/southwest-rural-health-research-center-identifies-key-health-challenges-of-rural-america/

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Rural Issues - Texas Hospital Association - tha

(Just Now) WEBRural Issues - Texas Hospital Association. Texas has 147 rural hospitals with unique needs and challenges. About 15% of Texas’ population is rural, including …

https://www.tha.org/issues/rural-issues/

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Solutions to health care challenges in rural Texas communities

(4 days ago) WEBThe panel discussion will center on the health challenges facing rural communities as well as the opportunities that seemingly disparate industries have to …

https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/solutions-to-health-care-challenges-in-rural-texas-communities/

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All Texas Access Report 2023 - Texas Health and Human …

(2 days ago) WEBThe challenges people face accessing mental health services in rural Texas are significant. As of November 2022, 98 percent of the 254 counties in Texas are …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/all-texas-access-report-dec-2023.pdf

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Report: If Rural Texans Want Decent Health Care - The Texas …

(7 days ago) WEBWith high rates of fatal heart disease and stroke, limited access to care and sky-high uninsured rates, Texas gets a “D-” in a new “report card” comparing rural …

https://www.texasobserver.org/first-kind-report-puts-rural-health-care-texas-among-nations-worst/

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Changing the Landscape of Health Care in West Texas

(Just Now) WEBAddressing the Rural Health Care Crisis Facing West Texas. When it comes to addressing health care challenges in West Texas, increasing the number of …

https://dailydose.ttuhsc.edu/2020/april/som-changing-the-landscape-of-health-care-in-West-Texas.aspx

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Texas Organizations - Rural Health Information Hub

(8 days ago) WEBTexas Organizations. A health extension center that promotes safe, effective health care practices, particularly for small community and rural facilities. Activities …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/texas/organizations

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Rural Mental Health Texas Health and Human Services

(4 days ago) WEBAll Texas Access is an initiative directed by Senate Bill (S.B.) 454, 87th Legislature, 2021. Senate Bill 454 continues the work started with S.B. 633, 86th Legislature, 2019. Senate …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/process-improvement/improving-services-texans/behavioral-health-services/rural-mental-health

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Telemedicine use by Texas Medicaid patients grew statewide even …

(1 days ago) WEBThe researchers also found a 77 percent increase in the number of mental health telemedicine patients, with rural mental health telemedicine patients increasing …

https://vitalrecord.tamhsc.edu/telemedicine-use-by-texas-medicaid-patients-grew-statewide-even-pre-covid-especially-in-rural-areas/

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State Office of Rural Health - Texas Agriculture

(4 days ago) WEBSORH Rural Hospital Funding Resource Guide 2021 - This guide provides national, state and regional funding resources, advocacy organizations and grant writing tips geared …

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Grants-Services/Rural-Economic-Development/State-Office-of-Rural-Health

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In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis - Daily …

(2 days ago) WEBThe mental health workforce shortage is more acute in rural areas, adding to rising patient loads in hospital ERs. By Liza Kalinina, The Texas Tribune. For 24/7 …

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/5/12/2239584/-In-rural-Texas-ERs-are-facing-a-growing-mental-health-crisis

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How to change the rural health care crisis: immigrant doctors

(7 days ago) WEBRural states and states with large rural areas, including much of northern Texas, have substantially reduced access to primary care physicians. As a young …

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/05/21/how-to-change-the-rural-healthcare-crisis-immigrant-doctors/

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2024 Rural Health Conference Center for Rural Health and Nursing

(1 days ago) WEBRural Health Conference Rio Grande and Carlisle 8 am. – 5 p.m. 300 W. First Street, Arlington, TX 76019. The conference seeks to bring awareness to the identified issues …

https://ruralhealthcenter.uta.edu/1124-2/

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About Rural Health Rural Health CDC - Centers for Disease …

(3 days ago) WEBRural residents have higher rates of cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and obesity. They also have higher rates of poverty, less access to healthcare, and are …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/about/index.html

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South Texas event brings needed health information, resources to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe event was designed to provide more outreach and bring valuable health-related education, including healthy nutrition and wellness resources, to …

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/01/30/south-texas-event-brings-needed-health-information-resources-to-the-region/

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Texas Rural Hospital Financial Stabilization Grant: Frequently …

(4 days ago) WEBTier 1, basic need, will provide $100,000; Tier 2, moderate need, will provide $175,000; and Tier 3, high need, will provide $250,000 to eligible hospitals. The Financial Stabilization …

https://www.hhs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/documents/faq-rural-hospital-financial-grant.pdf

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Hamilton Health Box raises $10M for primary care 'microclinics'

(7 days ago) WEBHybrid primary care clinic operator Hamilton Health Box unboxed a $10 million Series A led by 1588 Ventures. Why it matters: The model has been tried by …

https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/05/20/hamilton-health-box-raises-10m-rural-primary-care-microclinics

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Heart Disease Facts Heart Disease CDC

(Just Now) WEBOne person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. 1. About 695,000 people died from heart disease in 2021—that's 1 in every 5 deaths. 1 2. Heart disease costs …

https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

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Texas universities slashed hundreds of jobs and programs after …

(2 days ago) WEBThe University of Texas system’s nine academic and five health campuses have slashed 311 full- and part-time positions since the ban took effect Jan. 1. as well …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-universities-slashed-hundreds-jobs-programs-states-dei-ban-rcna152393

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Texas Gov. Abbott pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing …

(7 days ago) WEBAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a full pardon Thursday for a former U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder for fatally shooting an …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/texas-gov-abbott-pardons-ex-army-sergeant-convicted-of-killing-black-lives-matter-protester-in-2020

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WEBCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Bankrupt Steward Health puts its hospitals up for sale, discloses $9

(2 days ago) WEBBankrupt Steward Health Care has put all of its 31 US hospitals up for sale, hoping to finalize transactions by the end of the summer to address its $9 billion in total …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/07/business/steward-health-puts-hospitals-up-for-sale/index.html

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Steward Health Files Chapter 11 After Medical Properties Deal

(2 days ago) WEBIn January, Medical Properties provided Steward Health with a $60 million bridge loan and deferred some of its rent arrears. Medical Properties fell as much as …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-06/steward-health-files-chapter-11-after-medical-properties-deal

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Legendary Tejano music host Johnny Canales is reportedly ‘gravely …

(3 days ago) WEBSAN ANTONIO – Johnny Canales, a titan of Tejano music, is reportedly battling health problems. The report was shared on social media by several Facebook …

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/05/18/legendary-tejano-music-host-johnny-canales-is-reportedly-gravely-sick/

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