Rural health and human services resources for Georgia, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ 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 Macon.com article reports that three months of research and discussion has produced a 156-page report detailing that health and health care in Middle Georgia has worsened in recent years. http://www.macon.com/198/story/337299.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:07:00 CST http://www.macon.com/198/story/337299.html Associated Press via AOL News reports that many states often fail to release adequate information about fatal and near-fatal child abuse cases, placing confidentiality above disclosure to a degree that thwarts needed reforms, two child advocacy groups say in a new report. http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-faults-many-states-on-child-abuse/n20080429010809990024 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:19:20 CST http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-faults-many-states-on-child-abuse/n20080429010809990024 Macon.com, (GA) discusses the problems arising with continued cuts to Medicare reimbursements to physicians and how the problem is exacerbated by a national doctor shortage. http://www.macon.com/198/story/327374.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:22:21 CST http://www.macon.com/198/story/327374.html 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 Atlanta GA May 19, 2008 -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.prc-hanconferences.com/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:51:47 CST http://www.prc-hanconferences.com/ Americus GA October 23, 2008 -- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving http://www.rosalynncarter.org/savedate/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:47:41 CST http://www.rosalynncarter.org/savedate/ Young Harris GA September 15, 2008 -- Georgia Rural Health Association http://www.garuralhealth.org// Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:38:54 CST http://www.garuralhealth.org// Savannah GA October 15, 2008 -- National Rural Health Association http://eseries.nrharural.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&product_major=CAH08&functionstartdisplayrow=1 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:02:18 CST http://eseries.nrharural.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&product_major=CAH08&functionstartdisplayrow=1 Savannah GA October 14, 2008 -- National Rural Health Association http://eseries.nrharural.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&product_major=CAH08&functionstartdisplayrow=1 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:53:34 CST http://eseries.nrharural.org/source/Meetings/cMeetingFunctionDetail.cfm?section=unknown&product_major=CAH08&functionstartdisplayrow=1 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/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=13 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:29:03 CST http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/VoicesFall2007.pdf#page=13 Provides results of a study of Georgias 5th and 7th grade students who participated in fitness testing or a physical activity survey. Compares rural versus urban statistics. http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/GYFA_2006_Report.pdf Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:38:04 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/GYFA_2006_Report.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/research/ga.asp Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/research/ga.asp Provides data on Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) for the state. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/StateProfile_Georgia.pdf Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:40:00 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/StateProfile_Georgia.pdf 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.pdf Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:18:30 CST http://aysps.gsu.edu/ghpc/files/NewFinalChampionsReport.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/