Rural Populations
There are many populations within our rural communities that are disproportionately impacted by not only socioeconomic status disadvantages, but also face many other health inequities within rural areas. Rural populations often encounter barriers that limit their ability to obtain the care they need. Addressing rural inequities and declining life expectancy rates are a top priority for NRHA. The federal investment in rural health programs is a small portion of health care spending, but is critical to rural Americans. We encourage you to utilize the following advocacy materials and external resources when you are advocating for rural health equity and specific rural populations!
RURAL VETERAN'S HEALTH
Leave Behind Materials:
Relevant NRHA Policy Papers:
OTHER RURAL POPULATIONS
Relevant Policy Papers:
- LGBTQIA+ Health in Rural America
- Overview of Rural Child Health
- Rural America's Senior Citizens
- Rural Palliative Care
- Addressing Health and Health Care Needs in the United States-México Border Region
- Immigrant Health Policy
- American Indian and Alaska Native Health
- Population Health in Rural Communities
- Elder Health in Rural America
Relevant NRHA Public Comments:
HEALTH EQUITY
Relevant NRHA Policy Papers:
- Integrating Z coding for Social Determinants of Health and its Impact on Rural Areas
- Health Disparities: Closing the Gaps Using Faith-Based Institutions
- Recruitment and Training of Racial/Ethnic Health Professionals in Rural America
Relevant NRHA Public Comments:
- Letter to CMS Office of Minority Health on obesity and health equity
- Letter to the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force