Rural health and human services resources for Georgia, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ Wide sections of the Southeast, Appalachia, and some tribal lands in the West and Northern Plains have the nation′s highest rates of obesity and diabetes, according to estimates released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r091119c.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:23:02 CST http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2009/r091119c.htm Atlanta GA February 17, 2010 -- Georgia Rural Health Association http://grhainfo.org/newsletters/2009/GRHA_fall_2009_newsletter.pdf#page=7 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:09:13 CST http://grhainfo.org/newsletters/2009/GRHA_fall_2009_newsletter.pdf#page=7 -- Georgia Rural Health Association http://grhainfo.org/events/TRx-Web-Invite-GRHA.pdf Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:51:48 CST http://grhainfo.org/events/TRx-Web-Invite-GRHA.pdf Daily Yonder article reports that the recession is putting the squeeze on rural public transportation in Georgia. http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-transit-feeling-pinch/2009/11/05/2435 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:16 CST http://www.dailyyonder.com/rural-transit-feeling-pinch/2009/11/05/2435 Savannah GA May 18, 2010 -- National Rural Health Association http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/programs-and-events-overview/calendar-of-nrha-events Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:23:47 CST http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/programs-and-events-overview/calendar-of-nrha-events Atlanta GA April 7, 2010 -- Society for Public Health Education http://www.sophe.org/event_items.asp?month=9&year=2009&item_id=13846 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:18:40 CST http://www.sophe.org/event_items.asp?month=9&year=2009&item_id=13846 Savannah GA May 18, 2010 -- National Rural Health Association http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/nrha-conferences/nrha-annual-conference/2010-annual-conference-call-for-presentations Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:28:17 CST http://www.ruralhealthweb.org/go/left/programs-and-events/nrha-conferences/nrha-annual-conference/2010-annual-conference-call-for-presentations Provides detailed financial reports of and comparisons between all Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in Georgia for 2008. -- Georgia Office of Rural Health http://dch.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/52/37/138800987CAHFiscalAnalysisPhase1.pdf Mon, 04 May 2009 10:56:33 CST http://dch.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/52/37/138800987CAHFiscalAnalysisPhase1.pdf 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 13:45:05 CST http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/index.html 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 Addresses children's oral health outcomes in Georgia and gives rural and urban data. -- Georgia Health Policy Center http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/Policy_Brief_OralHealth.pdf Mon, 05 May 2008 15:29:40 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/Policy_Brief_OralHealth.pdf Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief. -- BJs Charitable Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1874 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:36:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/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 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:29:03 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/storage/documents/voicesfall2007.pdf 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 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/ga/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:40:40 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/ga/ Responsible for advising the Governor and the General Assembly on physician workforce and medical education policy and issues. http://gbpw.georgia.gov/02/gbpw/home/0,2515,49259818,00.html Fri, 04 May 2007 10:47:30 CST http://gbpw.georgia.gov/02/gbpw/home/0,2515,49259818,00.html 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/funding_details.php?funding_id=1588 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:05:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1588 Was 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/