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Langelier M, Rodat C, Moore J. 2016. Case studies of 6 teledentistry programs: Strategies to increase access to general and specialty dental services. Rensselaer, NY: Oral Health Workforce Research Center, 100 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from six case studies of organizations using teledentistry across the United States. Contents include background on the facilitators of telehealth and teledentistry, the benefits of teledentistry, a description of teledentistry modalities, the history and current use of teledentistry services, a description of the project methods and findings, and elaboration on common themes. The appendices contain the case study briefs and protocol and a table describing regulation of teledentistry by state.

Contact: Oral Health Workforce Research Center, New York Center for Health Workforce Studies, University of Albany, SUNY, School of Public Health, 1 University Place, Suite 220, Rensselaer, NY 12144-3445, Telephone: (518) 402-0250 Fax: (518) 402-0252 Web Site: http://www.oralhealthworkforce.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Barriers, Case studies, Costs, Financing, Health care utilization, Low income groups, Model programs, Oral health, Regulations, Research, Rural population, Service coordination, Technology, Teledentistry, Training, Underserved communities, Work force

Sharpe BR. 2012. Dental hub and spoke project links Kansans in underserved areas to dental care. Washington, DC: Grantmakers In Health, 2 pp. (Views from the field)

Annotation: This document examines ways that oral health leaders can leverage the safety net health care infrastructure to provide services in underserved areas. The document describes a public-private partnership to produce sustainable investments to reduce oral health access barriers and work force shortages in Kansas. Topics include building a network, the Dental Hub and Spoke Model, return on investment, results, and lessons for foundations.

Contact: Grantmakers In Health, 1100 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20036-4101, Telephone: (202) 452-8331 Fax: (202) 452-8340 Web Site: http://www.gih.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Barriers, Clinics, Community based services, Kansas, Oral health, Philanthropy, Public private partnerships, Rural environment, Underserved communities, Work force

Alaska State Office of Rural Health and National Center for Frontier Communities Partnership Project. 2010. Creating state and national partnerships to improve rural and frontier oral health. Sterling Heights, MI: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, 20 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings from surveys of state offices of rural health and national organizations to gather information about their activities to improve access to oral health services in rural and frontier communities. Contents include data and next steps for states, as well as recommendations for offering leadership to a national network with shared goals.

Contact: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, 44648 Mound Road, No. 114, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, Telephone: (586) 336-4627 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nosorh.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, National organizations, National surveys, Networking, Oral health, Program improvement, Program planning, Public private partnerships, Rural health, Rural population, State programs, Underserved communities, Work force

Curtis A, Leitner M. 2006. Geographic information systems and public health: Eliminating perinatal disparity. Hershey, PA: Idea Group, 317 pp.

Annotation: This book, which is intended for students and others involved in public or community health with an interest in learning about a geographic information system (GIS), provides information on how to use a GIS to improve birth outcomes. The book is divided into the following chapters: (1) explaining the geography of infant health, (2) an introduction to GIS (data), (3) an introduction to GIS (spatial), (4) the geography of health risks, (5) GIS and spatial analysis: keeping it simple, (6) advanced spatial analysis, (7) spatial/temporal stability in neighborhoods of risk: the mobility of mothers, (8) patient confidentiality, (9) creating the Baton Rouge Healthy Start GIS, (10) bioterrorism, pregnancy, and old white men, and (11) rural health issues and their investigation in a GIS.

Contact: IRM Press, Idea Group, 701 East Chocoloate Avenue, Suite 200, Hershey, PA 17033-1240, Telephone: (717) 533-8845 Fax: (717) 533-8661 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.irma-international.org/irmpress/index.asp Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 1-59140-610-2.

Keywords: Communities, Confidentiality, Geographic factors, Healthy Start, Infant health, Infant mortality, Louisiana, Mothers, Pregnancy outcome, Prevention programs, Public health, Rural populations, Urban populations

Maloney T, Jurica J. 2005. Improving child find services in rural communities: How to create a public awareness and child find action plan through a community collaboration team. Missoula, MT: Rural Institute on Disabilities, University of Montana, ca. 100 pp.

Annotation: This manual describes a process intended to help agencies determine who are the key players in a rural community and to collaborate with them to develop an effective public awareness and child find program (i.e., programs to identify children with disabilities or who are at risk for disabilities and thus who are eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)) for the community. The manual is divided into nine sections. Section 1 is an introduction. Section 2 outlines what an agency and facilitator need to implement the project. Section 3 discusses objectives and expectations of the core organizing team. Section 4 provides ideas for planning and leading team meetings. Section 5 defines basic principles and elements of marketing. Section 6 emphasizes the importance of planning for evaluation and contains a variety of forms for collecting information and data. Section 7 discusses marketing strategies. Section 8 provides a list of resource materials. Section 9 includes sample formats for organizing effective team meetings.

Contact: University of Montana Rural Institute, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812, Telephone: (406) 243-5467 Secondary Telephone: (800) 732-0323 Fax: (406) 243-4730 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ruralinstitute.umt.edu

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Collaboration, Communities, Eligibility, Public agencies, Public awareness campaigns, Rural environment, Rural population, Social services

Abstinence in Motion (AIM) Project. [2004]. Giving our most vulnerable a first line of defense: The results of the AIM Community-Based Abstinence Education Project for Rural Alabama. [Troy, AL]: Abstinence in Motion (AIM) Project, 6 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the results of the AIM Community-Based Abstinence Education Project for Rural Alabama. The AIM Project is an abstinence education outreach program focusing on rural communities in the state. The report describes the project and discusses (1) how welfare reform and abstinence education work together against child poverty, (2) scientific evaluation of the project, (3) student satisfaction with the project, and (4) reducing welfare payrolls and poverty in rural Alabama. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: AIM Project, Troy Regional Medical Center, 1340 Highway 231 South Suite 1, Troy, AL 36081, Telephone: (334) 670-5261 Fax: (334) 670-5256 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aimproject.com Available from the website.

Keywords: Abstinence education, Alabama, Child health, Children, Communities, Evaluation, Outreach, Poverty, Rural populations, SPRANS, State projects, Students, Welfare reform, Welfare services

Hawkins D, Proser M. 2004. A nation's health at risk: A national and state report on America's 36 million people without a regular healthcare provider. Washington, DC: National Association of Community Health Centers, 27 pp. (Special topics issue brief no. 5)

Annotation: This report focuses on the 36 million Americans who lack a regular source of health care. The report describes who these people are and where they live, why having a regular source of health care is important, and how the national initiative to expand community health centers has helped meet this need.The report also describes the role of health centers in providing quality health care to vulnerable populations while producing significant cost savings for the health care system. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. Four appendices include additional statistical information. Endnotes are included.

Contact: National Association of Community Health Centers, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1100W, Bethesda, MD 20814, Telephone: (301) 347-0400 Web Site: http://nachc.org

Keywords: Access to health care, Community health centers, Health care delivery, Health care systems, Health facilities, Initiatives, Low income groups, National programs, Rural health, Rural population, Underserved communities

U.S. Office of Rural Health Policy. 2004. Starting a rural health clinic: A how-to manual. Rockville, MD: U.S. Office of Rural Health Policy, ca. 200 pp.

Annotation: The purpose of this guide is to walk the reader through the steps required to become a federally certified rural health clinic (RHC) and to complete the necessary financial audit to determine the clinic's per visit rate. The goals of RHCs are to improve access to primary health care in rural, underserved communities and to promote a collaborative model of health care delivery using physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The guide includes the following sections: (1) overview of the RHC Program, (2) getting started -- does your site qualify?, (3) feasibility analysis -- is the RHC program for you?, (4) how to file the RHC application, (5) preparing for the RCH certification inspection, (6) completing the cost report, and (7) RCH coding and billing issues. The guide includes five appendices: (1) state survey and certification agencies, (2) state offices of rural health, (3) criteria for designation as an HPSA or MUA, (4) sample policy and procedures manual, and (5) other resources.

Keywords: Auditing, Clinic administration, Clinic characteristics, Clinical coding, Collaboration, Costs, Federal government, Federal programs, Health care delivery, Nurse practitioners, Office visits, Physician assistants, Physicians, Primary health care, Rural health, Underserved communities

Early Head Start National Resource Center. 2004. A holistic approach to health and safety. Washington, DC: U.S. Head Start Bureau, 28 pp. (Technical assistance paper; no. 7)

Annotation: This report considers how Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs can have a positive and lasting effect on the healthy growth and development of infants, toddlers, and their families. The report discusses systems that support health services and also touches upon the following issues: (1) health services for pregnant women, (2) oral health for infants and toddlers, (3) health screening for developmental, sensory, and behavioral concerns, (4) health care in rural communities, (5) Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs, (6) infant and child mental health, (7) children with special heath care needs, and (8) poverty and obesity. The report contains five appendices: (1) prenatal worksheet, (2) newborn health visit, (3) nursing control form, (4) health screening and immunization record, and (5) additional resources.

Contact: HeadStart.gov, Telephone: (866) 763-6481 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://headstart.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Behavior disorders, Child development, Child health, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Developmental screening, Early Head Start, Families, Head Start, Health care systems, Health services, Infant development, Infant health, Low income groups, Mental health, Migrant health programs, Obesity, Oral health, Poverty, Pregnant women, Rural communities, Sensory impairments, Young children

Bottom K, McLean B. 2003. Pediatric/Adolescent Blood Disorders Program: Final report. Asheville, NC: Mission St. Joseph's Health System, 23 pp.

Annotation: This report describes a project conducted from 1999 to 2003 in Western North Carolina to address the unmet medical and psychological needs of the families living in rural areas of the state and to provide services within the families' communities. The program sought to improve the health of children with sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders, increase knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders in Western North Carolina, and ensure continuity of care for all program participants. Report contents include a description of the purpose of the project, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow-up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate. An annotation and a keywords list are included. The report includes one appendix: grant objectives status as of April 2003. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org

Keywords: Blood and lymphatic diseases, Communities, Families, Final reports, Health care delivery, Health services, Mental health, North Carolina, Rural populations, Sickle cell disease

Dean C. 2002. Healthy Start impact report: Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start. Sikeston, MO: [Missouri] Bootheel Healthy Start, 73 pp.

Annotation: This impact report describes the Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start Initiative during the period September 1, 1997, through June 30, 2001. The project worked to develop a rural, decentralized perinatal education model that that educated women in a style of learning conducive to the project area and mobilized the community to work on infant health issues. Topics covered include (1) service initiation, (2) service accomplishments, (3) mentoring, (4) consortium and collaboration, (5) consortium program impact, and (6) other Healthy Start components. The report includes these attachments: (1) an implementation plan presented in tabular form, (2) a Healthy Start participant data table, (3) a Missouri Bootheel Healthy Start major services table, (4) Healthy Start performance measures, and (5) a project area demographic and statistical data form. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Bootheel Healthy Start, 127 East Malone, PO Box 1369, Sikeston, MO 63801, Telephone: (573) 472-4949 Secondary Telephone: (888) 317-4949 Fax: (573) 472-4955 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mbrcinc.org/pages.aspx?PageID=1

Keywords: Collaboration, Final reports, Health education, Healthy Start, Infant health, Infant mortality, Low income groups, Mentors, Missouri, Perinatal care, Prevention programs, Rural communities, State initiatives

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care. 1998. Laurel Health System: Strategy transfer guide—Models that work. Bethesda, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, 23 pp.

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care. 1997. The Rural Prevention Network: Strategy transfer guide—Models that work. Bethesda, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, 23 pp.

National Institute for Health Care Management. 1994. Meeting rural health care needs through integrated delivery systems: A videoconference and policy roundtable. Washington, DC: National Institute for Health Care Management, 68 pp.

Annotation: This volume contains the proceedings of a July 15, 1994, videoconference held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC. The conference focused on ways that rural area health care systems can improve the coordination, financing, and delivery of services. Telecommunications connected speakers in Arkansas, Iowa, and Washington State with participants on Capitol Hill. The participants considered programs in those states that had built on existing infrastructures and that feature coordinated systems and managed care. A panel discussion of these programs is provided. Appendixes include summaries of two background papers, information about the participants, and a list of organizations represented at the conference. Videotapes of the conference are also available.

Keywords: Access to health care, Arkansas, Communities, Conference proceedings, Health care delivery, Iowa, Managed care, Rural population, Service integration, Washington

Roberts LJ. 1963. The Dona Elena project: A better-living program in an isolated rural community. Rio Piedras, PR: University of Puerto Rico, 113 pp.

   

The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.