Rural health and human services resources for Nebraska, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ AHA News reports that The Nebraska Hospital Association today launched Care Compare, a Web site offering easy access to charge information for several types of inpatient care at the states hospitals. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8653 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:57:42 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=8653 In Wausau, Nebraska, a unique situation where the school system was in danger of being phased out due to a lack of students. Superintendent Bob Marks came up with a plan to recruit foreign exchange students to fill the population needs of the school. http://www.cfra.org/newsletter/2008/05/cultural-smorgasbord-rural-school Thu, 08 May 2008 08:20:20 CST http://www.cfra.org/newsletter/2008/05/cultural-smorgasbord-rural-school Daily Nebraskan article reports that 10 to 20 percent of Nebraska's populace suffers from some kind of mental illness, and the state lacks the resources to comprehensively address and treat them. http://media.www.dailynebraskan.com/media/storage/paper857/news/2008/05/01/News/Nebraska.Lacking.In.Mental.Health.Resources-3360189.shtml Thu, 01 May 2008 13:34:01 CST http://media.www.dailynebraskan.com/media/storage/paper857/news/2008/05/01/News/Nebraska.Lacking.In.Mental.Health.Resources-3360189.shtml Nebraska City NE September 10, 2008 http://www.nebcommfound.org/RPC/2008RPC.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:13:44 CST http://www.nebcommfound.org/RPC/2008RPC.htm 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 12:17:59 CST http://news.aol.com/story/_a/report-faults-many-states-on-child-abuse/n20080429010809990024 Bismarck Tribune, (ND) article tells how high energy prices have led to languishing economic growth and continued job losses in 10 Midwestern and Plains states, according to a survey of rural bankers. http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:38:55 CST http://bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/04/19/news/state/153733.txt Issue brief examining health insurance costs and health care spending of farmers and ranchers. Based on a 2007 survey of farm and ranch operators in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. -- Access Project http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:20:10 CST http://www.accessproject.org/adobe/issue_brief_no_2.pdf Discusses family physicians and their impact in Nebraska. Includes information on medical homes and HPSAs. -- American Academy of Family Physicians http://www.aafp.org/online/etc/medialib/aafp_org/documents/policy/state/econimpact/neb.Par.0001.File.tmp/Nebraska.pdf Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:36:38 CST http://www.aafp.org/online/etc/medialib/aafp_org/documents/policy/state/econimpact/neb.Par.0001.File.tmp/Nebraska.pdf Loans and grants are available to low-income applicants to remove health or safety hazards and/or improve or modernize their home. -- Nebraska Health and Human Services http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1776 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:55:26 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1776 Omaha NE October 14, 2008 -- National Rural Recruitment & Retention Network http://www.3rnet.org/ Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:40:21 CST http://www.3rnet.org/ Kearney NE September 11, 2008 -- Nebraska Rural Health Association http://www.nebraskaruralhealth.org/Calendar1.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:46:17 CST http://www.nebraskaruralhealth.org/Calendar1.html Links callers to services like no-cost mental health counseling, farm and ranch clinics addressing financial issues, legal advice,mediation, and immediate assistance. Also provides referrals to other programs. 1-800-464-0258. -- Farm Crisis Response Council of Interchurch Ministries of Nebraska http://www.uccnebraska.org/mission/RuralLife.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:42:58 CST http://www.uccnebraska.org/mission/RuralLife.html 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/NE.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/NE.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/ne.asp Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/research/ne.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_Nebraska.pdf Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:40:00 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/medicaidprofiles/StateProfile_Nebraska.pdf Srives to improve HIV prevention services for Latino/Hispanic populations living in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. Focuses on adapting and tailoring CDC-approved interventions that are culturally, linguistically and educationally appropriate. This is a capacity building assistance program for community-based organizations and state and local health departments. http://www.proyectoideas.jsi.com/index.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:12:03 CST http://www.proyectoideas.jsi.com/index.htm Provides funding to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing the specialties of family practice, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, and psychiatry. -- Nebraska Office of Rural Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1656 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:06:58 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1656 Awards forgivable student loans to Nebraska medical, dental, physician assistant, and graduate-level mental health students who agree to practice an approved specialty in a state-designated shortage area. -- Nebraska Office of Rural Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1655 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:57:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1655 Assists rural health care providers, facilities, and organizations within the region and around the nation in order to better utilize and implement telehealth technology. Assists those just beginning their telehealth program development as well as those looking to add new telehealth-related services. -- Office for the Advancement of Telehealth http://www.avera.org/avera/gptrac/index.aspx Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:02:05 CST http://www.avera.org/avera/gptrac/index.aspx Describes a two year process aimed at systemic change by bringing a diverse sample of the Northern Great Plains region's population to the table to discuss the region's future. -- Northern Great Plains Inc. http://www.meadowlarkproject.org/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:49:29 CST http://www.meadowlarkproject.org/ Works to maximize the potential of the Northern Great Plains region through regional collaboration, by identifying and promoting policies and practices that support an integrated approach to economic opportunity, a healthy environment and vital rural communities. http://www.ngplains.org/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:45:04 CST http://www.ngplains.org/ 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/ne/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 11:40:40 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/ne/ Loan products designed to fill a gap for financing needs of startup and existing small businesses in rural Nebraska. -- Rural Enterprise Assistance Project http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1590 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:38:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1590 Grants to be used to stimulate ideas for comprehensive development plans encompassing housing, community, and economic development opportunities in Nebraska. -- Nebraska Investment Finance Authority http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1589 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:16:55 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1589 One of eight Rural Health Research Centers funded by the Office of Rural Health Policy. Focuses on rural health care financing/system reform, rural systems building, and meeting the health care needs of special rural populations. http://www.rupri.org/healthpolicy/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:54:54 CST http://www.rupri.org/healthpolicy/ Results of a study in Nebraska showing that smaller schools reduce the harmful effects of poverty on student achievement. -- Rural School and Community Trust http://files.ruraledu.org/docs/nebraska/Small_Works_In_Nebraska_FINAL_01-04.pdf Wed, 04 Apr 2007 11:23:49 CST http://files.ruraledu.org/docs/nebraska/Small_Works_In_Nebraska_FINAL_01-04.pdf Results of a three-part study designed to assess the structures and processes in place to deliver emergency health care to the pediatric population in Nebraska. -- Nebraska Center for Rural Health Research http://www.unmc.edu/rural/documents/pr07-07.pdf Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:54:12 CST http://www.unmc.edu/rural/documents/pr07-07.pdf Provides financial resources for homeownership, rental housing, agriculture, manufacturing, medical and community development endeavors. Provides technical assistance for activities related to these areas. http://www.nifa.org/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:01:51 CST http://www.nifa.org/ Helps businesses locate the information and resources they need to succeed, grow, and prosper. Provides tools and resources provided by the Nebraska Legislature, to grow, diversify and develop the capability of Nebraska's economy. http://www.neded.org/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:59:21 CST http://www.neded.org/ An interactive video and data network that provides integration among the hospitals, public health departments, public health laboratories and other entities across the state of Nebraska. The major functions of the Network are to improve quality and access to care, particularly in rural Nebraska, to provide patient, provider and community education and to provide another communication source in the event of a natural, man-made or terrorist emergency. http://www.netelehealth.org/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 08:43:04 CST http://www.netelehealth.org/