Publication Date: May 27th, 2021
Publication Type: Policy Brief
Topic(s): American Indians and Alaska Natives, Health Disparities and Health Equity, Health Services, Healthcare Access, Hispanic/Latino, Networking and Collaboration
Author(s): Gilbertson M, Tuttle MS, Tanem J, Rydberg K, and Henning-Smith C
The purpose of this policy brief is to describe the prevalence of Rural Health Network Development Planning Grants awarded to organizations located in counties where the population is majority Black, Indigenous, or people or color. We also identify the primary focus areas of work for these grantees, and how that focus has changed over time.
Publication Date: September 14th, 2020
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): American Indians and Alaska Natives, Health Disparities and Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino
Author(s): Henning-Smith, C, Hernandez, A, Kozhimannil, KB
This paper examines racial and ethnic differences in self-rated health among rural residents and whether these differences can be explained by socio-demographic characteristics. Data from the 2011–2017 National Health Interview Survey was used to assess differences in self-rated health by race and ethnicity among rural residents.
Published in: Journal of Community Health
Publication Date: December 5th, 2019
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): American Indians and Alaska Natives, Health Disparities and Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino, Rural Statistics and Demographics, Social Determinants of Health
Author(s): Henning-Smith C, Hernandez A, Hardeman R, Ramirez M, Kozhimannil KB
In this study, we used county-level data to measure and compare premature death rates in rural counties by each county’s majority racial/ethnic group. What we found highlights the particular vulnerability of non-Hispanic black and AI/AN rural communities to high rates of premature mortality.
Published in: Health Affairs
Publication Date: June 1st, 2006
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino
Author(s): Blewett, L., Casey, M., and Call, K.
Abstract: Many rural Midwestern communities are experiencing rapid growth in Latino populations with low rates of health insurance coverage, limited financial resources, language and cultural differences, and special health care needs. We report on 2-day site visits conducted in 2001 and 2002 in 3 communities (Marshalltown, Iowa; Great Bend, Kansas; and Norfolk, Nebraska) to document successful strategies to meet Latino health care needs.
Published in: Journal of Rural Health
Publication Date: October 1st, 2004
Publication Type: Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino
Author(s): Casey, M., Blewett, L. and Call, K.
Abstract: This study examines case studies of 3 rural Midwestern communities to assess local health care systems’ response to rapidly growing Latino populations. Currently, clinics provide free or low-cost care, and schools, public health, social services, and religious organizations connect Latinos to the health care system. However, many unmet health care needs result from lack of health insurance, limited income, and linguistic and cultural barriers. Targeted safety net funding would help meet Latino health care needs in rural communities with limited resources.
Published in: American Journal of Public Health
Publication Date: August 1st, 2003
Publication Type: Working Paper
Topic(s): Health Disparities and Health Equity, Hispanic/Latino
Author(s): Casey, M., Blewett, L., Call, K.
The purpose of this study is to provide an in-depth assessment of the response of local rural health care systems to the needs of a growing Latino population in rural Midwest communities. The project used a qualitative case study approach to assess health care access issues for Latinos in rural communities in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska, and to document successful strategies that could be adopted by other communities facing similar challenges.