The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) is a national policy research organization with a mission to: (1) undertake unbiased research and analysis on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural America; (2) improve the understanding of the impacts of public policies and programs on rural people… Read More »Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI)
Rural Prosperity Nebraska is an organization operating within the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Here, students, faculty, and community leaders work together to mix formal research with on-the-ground experience to improve prosperity in rural area in six focus areas: community engagement,… Read More »Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Published by the Build Healthy Places Network, this playbook is an action-oriented guide designed for healthcare organizations wanting to pursue partnerships with local communities and economic development, as well as other sectors in rural areas and small towns, to create the community conditions that support… Read More »A Playbook for New Rural Healthcare Partnership Models of Investment
This report produced by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation aims to assist those working to improve health, well-being, and equity in rural America. It is directed not only to those working in public health or healthcare, but also to those working in other fields—such as… Read More »Advancing Health Equity in Rural America
The Rural Health subseries of the Share Public Health podcast produced by the Midwestern Public Health Training Center (MPHTC) consists of 10 episodes discussing experiences and perspectives about rural life, employment, and health. Episodes range from topics like “What Makes a Community” to “Stories from… Read More »Midwestern Public Health Training Center: Rural Health Podcast Series
View the fourth installment in our Building Health Equity webinar series, Investing in Rural Health Equity and Prosperity. This webinar featured Dr. Keith Mueller, director of the Rural Policy Research Institute and faculty at the Iowa College of Public Health; Cindy Houlden, working with the… Read More »Recorded Webinar | Building Health Equity Webinar Series: Investing in Rural Health Equity And Prosperity
In this article, representatives for the Maine Rural Health Research Center dive into the complex reasons behind rural health inequities across the United States, as well as what needs to happen to see improved health outcomes in rural populations. Access this article by clicking the… Read More »Health Equity Challenges in Rural America
This free online course for health care and public health professionals working in rural settings describes introductory knowledge about core LGBTQ+ concepts, identifies the unique challenges that rural LGBTQ+ populations face, and discusses the best practices to improve experiences and outcomes for this population. Learn… Read More »Creating Welcoming and Inclusive Health Care Experiences for Rural LGBTQ+ Populations