Rural health and human services resources for Arkansas, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ 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/files/midsouthdeltareport.pdf Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:50:11 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/files/midsouthdeltareport.pdf Provides access to reports, surveys, and fact sheets from the BRFSS, a telephone survey that tracks health risks in the United States. Data is available by state and for the nation. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/ Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:54 CST http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/ Highlights the implications of Arkansas growing Hispanic population in some rural and urban regions of the state. Addresses the growing disparity in population and employment growth between rural and urban areas and the associated economic challenges. http://www.arcommunities.org/econ_dev/economic_profiles/Rural_Profile_2007.pdf Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:49:57 CST http://www.arcommunities.org/econ_dev/economic_profiles/Rural_Profile_2007.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 Offers information about health services in local geographic areas, including hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, support groups, health screening providers and many others. -- National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/index.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:44:48 CST http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/index.html Provides links to current funding opportunities and other community development information relative to Arkansas citizens -- Arkansas Department of Health http://www.healthyarkansas.com/grants/grant_announcements.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:09:23 CST http://www.healthyarkansas.com/grants/grant_announcements.htm 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.arkansas.gov/ha/home.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:05:34 CST http://www.arkansas.gov/ha/home.html 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.omhrc.gov/npa/templates/content.aspx?ID=69&lvl=3&lvlID=5 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:42:59 CST http://www.omhrc.gov/npa/templates/content.aspx?ID=69&lvl=3&lvlID=5 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/web/spring08.php#quadco Fri, 30 May 2008 10:59:57 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/web/spring08.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 in rural areas to expand the opportunities for families to build assets, improve their lives, and strengthen their communities. http://www.crg.org/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:36:44 CST http://www.crg.org/ Works to promote public health policies and practices that assure a healthy quality of life for Arkansas residents. http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 16:17:59 CST http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ Monthly newsletter of the CHCA Arkansas Primary Care Association. -- Community Health Centers of Arkansas http://www.chc-ar.org/aboutus_intro.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:57:24 CST http://www.chc-ar.org/aboutus_intro.html Profiles the states health information technology (HIT) issues. Contains sections on demographics, HIT legislation, telemedicine, Health Information Exchanges (HIE) & Regional Health Information Organizations (RHIO), grant funded HIT projects, and HIT survey information. -- Rural Health Resource Center http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/ar/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:40:40 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/ar/