Rural health and human services resources for Arkansas, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ KHBS-KHOG Northwest Arkansas tells how telemedicine in Fort Smith is only one of three of its kind in the state of Arkansas. http://www.4029tv.com/r/30301969/detail.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:44:45 CST http://www.4029tv.com/r/30301969/detail.html Loans to help small, rural communities and tribal nations, in select states, for water and wastewater projects. -- Midwest Assistance Program http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2619 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:46:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2619 Focuses on four regional priorities including Education, Health & Wellness, Wealth Building, and Community Development. Works in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. http://fndmidsouth.org/home.php Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:06:56 CST http://fndmidsouth.org/home.php Provides access to medical services for rural residents and education for healthcare students and professionals. Their website offers information on and contact details for each of the 8 regional AHECs in the state. http://ruralhealth.uams.edu/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:45:41 CST http://ruralhealth.uams.edu/ Arkansas State Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (REC) that helps health care providers become meaningful users of electronic health records by providing information and technical assistance. http://www.hitarkansas.com Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:21:36 CST http://www.hitarkansas.com One of four regional rural development centers in the nation. Works to strengthen the region's 29 land-grant institutions in addressing rural development issues. Serves a 14 state area in the Southern region which includes TX, LA, AR, OK, AL, MS, GA, FL, KY, SC, NC, VA, and TN. http://srdc.msstate.edu/index.html Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:06:45 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/index.html Overview of the state, with links to state agencies, health associations, and other resources for Arkansas. -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region http://nnlm.gov/scr/outreach/arkansas.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:29:04 CST http://nnlm.gov/scr/outreach/arkansas.html Micro Grants can be used for projects that effectively impact arts & culture, community improvement/enrichment, education & literacy, the environment or healthy families. -- Entergy Corporation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=14 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:51:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=14 Discusses the housing needs of the Lower Mississippi Delta that will require multi-level approaches to address the social, political, and economic infrastructure of the region. -- Housing Assistance Council http://hac.nonprofitsoapbox.com/storage/documents/mississippidelta.pdf Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:02:42 CST http://hac.nonprofitsoapbox.com/storage/documents/mississippidelta.pdf Describes successful oral health programs in Arkansas, Nevada, and Wisconsin. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/pdf/2010/oral_health_success_stories.pdf Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:56:18 CST http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/pdf/2010/oral_health_success_stories.pdf Reviews high school dropout rates and related factors in rural high schools throughout 15 Southern and Southwestern states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia. -- Rural School and Community Trust http://www.ruraledu.org/user_uploads/file/Rural_Dropout_Problem_2010.pdf Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:42:20 CST http://www.ruraledu.org/user_uploads/file/Rural_Dropout_Problem_2010.pdf Supports collaboration among libraries and information centers that serve health information needs in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. http://nnlm.gov/scr/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:25:32 CST http://nnlm.gov/scr/ Offers a brief overview of the potential that exists to improve the social and economic conditions in the Mid South Delta Region. -- Southern Rural Development Center http://srdc.msstate.edu/publications/archive/242.pdf Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:50:11 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/publications/archive/242.pdf As with earlier Rural Profiles, the 2009 version takes a careful look at important trends in Arkansas social, demographic and economic structure. In this version, special attentionis given to the stresses that are being exerted on households and state and local governments as result of the ongoing national and international economic downturn. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/PDF/mp474.pdf Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:49:57 CST http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/PDF/mp474.pdf Describes barriers faced during the implementation of DSME (Diabetes Self-Management Education) programs in medically underserved rural areas of Arkansas. Displays by county, the DSME program status and prevalence of diabetes. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jan/05_0129.htm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:26:59 CST http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jan/05_0129.htm Provides links to current funding opportunities and other community development information relative to Arkansas citizens -- Arkansas Department of Health http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/aboutADH/Pages/GrantBidOpportunities.aspx Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:23 CST http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/aboutADH/Pages/GrantBidOpportunities.aspx Provides strategies to reduce and/or eliminate occurrences of tobacco use, obesity, and physical inactivity that cause chronic diseases with information and tips for communities and individuals. -- Arkansas Department of Health http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/lifestageHealth/Pages/default.aspx Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:05:34 CST http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/lifestageHealth/Pages/default.aspx Promotes access to basic health care services for the underserved/indigent population of Arkansas, provides networking and educational opportunities among the association members, and supports existing health care service providers to promote the well being of the underserved/indigent population. AACC is a public-benefit corporation, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. http://www.aacclinics.org/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:30:44 CST http://www.aacclinics.org/ Assists in ensuring that health services are appropriate, accessible and sensitive to the needs of the minority population. http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/minorityhealth/Pages/default.aspx Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:42:59 CST http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/minorityhealth/Pages/default.aspx Provides donated non-emergency medical care to low-income, medically uninsured U.S. citizens residing in Arkansas. http://www.ahcaf.org/index.html Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:15:03 CST http://www.ahcaf.org/index.html Highlights an innovative rural health network in Arkansas which offers prescription drug assistance and medical supplies to the uninsured and underinsured. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/2008/spring.php#quadco Fri, 30 May 2008 10:59:57 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/2008/spring.php#quadco Set of maps showing the geographic coverage provided by 9 different rural definitions for the state. -- USDA Economic Research Service http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/AR.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/AR.pdf Provides access to information on Federally Qualified Health Centers for the state. Includes a map of FQHC locations, as well as information on the populations served by health centers, services provided, staff, patient visits, costs of care, and use of electronic health information. http://www.nachc.com/state-healthcare-data.cfm?State=AR Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/state-healthcare-data.cfm?State=AR Works to promote public health policies and practices that assure a healthy quality of life for Arkansas residents. http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:17:59 CST http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/Pages/default.aspx Monthly newsletter of the CHCA Arkansas Primary Care Association. -- Community Health Centers of Arkansas, Inc. http://www.chc-ar.org/news/newsletter Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:57:24 CST http://www.chc-ar.org/news/newsletter