Rural health and human services resources for Georgia, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ GPB News, (GA) article reports that hospitals in Georgia are suffering under the weight of the sluggish economy, and the financial strain is especially heavy for smaller, rural medical centers. http://www.gpb.org/news/2012/01/16/economy-hurting-rural-hospitals Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:16:38 CST http://www.gpb.org/news/2012/01/16/economy-hurting-rural-hospitals Lake Oconee GA March 14, 2012 http://www.gatelehealth.org/index.php/2011-conference/2012-conference/ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:42:51 CST http://www.gatelehealth.org/index.php/2011-conference/2012-conference/ Atlanta GA March 19, 2012 -- Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:21:52 CST http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=5c27e7ff-2571-47a6-b9ff-6cfaa985cbb0 This entire issue of Rural Voices is dedicated to the topic of rural homelessness. Highlights some of the innovative ways rural homeless providers are accessing and usingresources in Michigan, Minnesota, California, Georgia, and Kentucky. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/voicesfall2007.pdf Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:39:39 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/voicesfall2007.pdf Through strategic grantmaking, Healthcare Georgia Foundation can improve access to primary healthcare services by Georgias uninsured and underinsured population. http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2690 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:12:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2690 Grant funds for organizational improvement. http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2689 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:06:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2689 Grants to focus on creating the necessary conditions to address the commonly agreed causes of health disparities. http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2688 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:59:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2688 Savannah GA April 11, 2012 -- Society of Trauma Nurses http://www.traumanurses.org/15th-annual-conference.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:34:19 CST http://www.traumanurses.org/15th-annual-conference.html Based at Georgia Southern University in Bulloch county, this newly-formed Institute focuses on research initiatives to reduce health disparities among rural populations. It also engages community partners in collaborative research and outreach efforts, and fosters mentoring relationships among its faculty and students for rural health research purposes. http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/research/centers/rhri/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:21:49 CST http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/research/centers/rhri/ The Humana Foundation supports charitable activities that promote healthy lives and communities. -- Humana Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2632 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:38:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2632 Supports economic and social development in all of West Virginia and parts of twelve other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. http://www.arc.gov/index.asp Tue, 10 May 2011 13:17:24 CST http://www.arc.gov/index.asp Georgia 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.ga-hitrec.org/gahitrec/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:40:18 CST http://www.ga-hitrec.org/gahitrec/ 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 10:07:19 CST http://srdc.msstate.edu/index.html Overview of the state, with links to state agencies, health associations, and other resources for Georgia. -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region http://nnlm.gov/sea/about/states/ga/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:47:54 CST http://nnlm.gov/sea/about/states/ga/ 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 09:41:56 CST http://www.ruraledu.org/user_uploads/file/Rural_Dropout_Problem_2010.pdf Community action grant priorities include education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=888 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:47:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=888 Provides detailed financial reports of and comparisons between all Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in Georgia for 2009. -- Georgia State Office of Rural Health http://www.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/12/16/163203500CAH%20Fiscal%20Analysis%20-%20Phase%20III.pdf Mon, 04 May 2009 10:56:33 CST http://www.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/12/16/163203500CAH%20Fiscal%20Analysis%20-%20Phase%20III.pdf Examines how Georgia compares in its response to traumatic injury care and outlines possible improvements. Discusses rural and urban areas in the state. -- Georgia Health Policy Center http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/GHPC_Trauma_Care_in_GA_Issue_Brief_-_Holly_Avey_5-22-2008.pdf Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:31:52 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/GHPC_Trauma_Care_in_GA_Issue_Brief_-_Holly_Avey_5-22-2008.pdf Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief. -- BJ's Charitable Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1874 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:36:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1874 Describes how through creative partnerships, the Southwest Georgia Housing Development Corporation has been able to create a comprehensive shelter and service program that addresses the needs of entire families. -- Housing Assistance Council http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/voicesfall2007.pdf#page=13 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:29:03 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/voicesfall2007.pdf#page=13 Scholarships to prepare registered nurses for the nurse educator role by achieving their degrees. -- Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1717 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:05:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1717 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/GA.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/GA.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=GA Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/state-healthcare-data.cfm?State=GA Describes the impact of Georgians who lack health insurance and how it impacts the quality of life for all Georgians. -- Georgia Health Policy Center http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/UninsuredIBlandersn.pdf Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:48:55 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/UninsuredIBlandersn.pdf Details the results of a community outreach effort for families of children with special needs in Georgia. Addresses rural experiences and disparities in access to care. -- Georgia Health Policy Center http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/NewFinalChampionsReport(1).pdf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:18:30 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/NewFinalChampionsReport(1).pdf Responsible for advising the Governor and the General Assembly on physician workforce and medical education policy and issues. http://gbpw.georgia.gov/portal/site/GBPW/ Fri, 04 May 2007 10:47:30 CST http://gbpw.georgia.gov/portal/site/GBPW/ Provides low-interest loans to low-income rural communities for predevelopment costs, system upgrades and new construction of water and wastewater services and facilities. -- Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1588 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:05:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1588 Created in 1977 to serve as an advocate for local governments. http://www.dca.state.ga.us/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:27:04 CST http://www.dca.state.ga.us/