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             resources via the Rural Assistance Center
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    Rural health and human services resources for , with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center
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		<copyright>Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center</copyright>
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        http://www.raconline.org/states/
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  <title>Publication: Small Business Profile: U.S. Territories</title>
  <description>Profile of the economy: covering the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, women and minority business ownership, and employment in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa.  -- Small Business Administration  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/terr10.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 15:44:18 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/terr10.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Puerto Rico Quick Health Facts 2010</title>
  <description>Presents data on people aged fifty and older living in Puerto Rico, including: demographics, health status, utilization and quality of services, Medicare and Medicaid, and access to care.  -- AARP Public Policy Institute  </description>
  <link>
  http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d19305_healthfacts_pr.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 13:29:20 CST</pubDate>
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  http://assets.aarp.org/rgcenter/health/d19305_healthfacts_pr.pdf 
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  <title>Organization: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region</title>
  <description>Works to improve access to health information for health care providers, librarians, and the public in Alabama, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia.   </description>
  <link>
  http://nnlm.gov/sea/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:31:35 CST</pubDate>
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  http://nnlm.gov/sea/ 
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  <title>Organization: USDA Rural Development Puerto Rico Office</title>
  <description>Committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Development Local Office provides information about Rural Development programs and applications for financial assistance.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/pr/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:47:51 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/pr/ 
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  <title>Organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands</title>
  <description>Works to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing. The HUD state office provides information about HUD housing programs and local contacts.   </description>
  <link>
  http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/puerto_rico_virgin_islands 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:43:18 CST</pubDate>
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  http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/puerto_rico_virgin_islands 
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  <title>Organization: Asociacin de Hospitales de Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Puerto Rico's hospital association.   </description>
  <link>
  http://hospitalespr.org/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:42:12 CST</pubDate>
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  http://hospitalespr.org/ 
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  <title>Publication: Health in the Americas: Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Offers data on the health situation of people living in Puerto Rico. It describes and analyzes the progress, constraints, and challenges the state faces in their efforts to improve the health of their people. Covers socio-economic and demographic information, health status, and health services.  -- Pan American Health Organization  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.paho.org/hia/archivosvol2/paisesing/Puerto%20Rico%20English.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:40:57 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.paho.org/hia/archivosvol2/paisesing/Puerto%20Rico%20English.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant State Narrative for Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Includes an overview of Puerto Rico, its health system, and maternal and child health status.  -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau  </description>
  <link>
  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/mchreports/documents/2009/Narratives/PR-Narratives.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:03:01 CST</pubDate>
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  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/mchreports/documents/2009/Narratives/PR-Narratives.pdf 
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  <title>Publication: Title V Maternal and Child Health Needs Assessment: Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Provides access to Puerto Rico's maternal and child health needs assessment for the period of 2010-2015. Includes a detailed overview of maternal and child health status in Puerto Rico.  -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau  </description>
  <link>
  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/TVISReports/Documents/NeedsAssessments/2011/PR-NeedsAssessment.pdf 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:35:11 CST</pubDate>
					<guid isPermaLink="false">
  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/TVISReports/Documents/NeedsAssessments/2011/PR-NeedsAssessment.pdf 
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  <title>Organization: Academia de Directores Mdicos de Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>The Puerto Rico Academy of Medical Directors is a non-profit organization that provides educational activities to clinical providers to improve the quality of health care in Puerto Rico.   </description>
  <link>
  http://admpr.org/vision.php 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:01:28 CST</pubDate>
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  http://admpr.org/vision.php 
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  <title>Tool/website: Puerto Rico KIDS COUNT Data Center (KCDC)</title>
  <description>Provides data on child well-being for Puerto Rico.  -- Annie E. Casey Foundation  </description>
  <link>
  http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/StateLanding.aspx?state=PR 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:14:36 CST</pubDate>
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  http://datacenter.kidscount.org/data/bystate/StateLanding.aspx?state=PR 
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  <title>Tool/website: CIA World Fact Book: Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Provides current information on Puerto Rico, covering geography, population characteristics, government and the economy.  -- Central Intelligence Agency  </description>
  <link>
  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 14:47:36 CST</pubDate>
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  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rq.html 
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  <title>Organization: Gobierno de Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Official site for the government of Puerto Rico. Information provided in Spanish and English.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www2.pr.gov/prgovEN/Pages/default.aspx 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 14:20:07 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www2.pr.gov/prgovEN/Pages/default.aspx 
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  <title>Tool/website: Puerto Rico State Health Facts</title>
  <description>The latest state-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation.  -- Kaiser Family Foundation  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.statehealthfacts.org/profileind.jsp?cat=1&amp;rgn=55 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 14:13:02 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.statehealthfacts.org/profileind.jsp?cat=1&amp;rgn=55 
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  <title>Tool/website: Census 2000 Data for Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Provides access to U.S. Census data for Puerto Rico, including maps and tables.  -- U.S. Census Bureau  </description>
  <link>
  http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/pr.html 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 13:59:51 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.census.gov/census2000/states/pr.html 
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  <title>Tool/website: Puerto Rico Fact Sheet</title>
  <description>Provides population and social characteristics data for Puerto Rico.  -- U.S. Census Bureau  </description>
  <link>
  http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&amp;geo_id=&amp;_geoContext=&amp;_street=&amp;_county=&amp;_cityTown=&amp;_state=04000US72&amp;_zip=&amp;_lang=en&amp;_sse=on&amp;pctxt=fph&amp;pgsl=010 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 13:55:07 CST</pubDate>
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  http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=Search&amp;geo_id=&amp;_geoContext=&amp;_street=&amp;_county=&amp;_cityTown=&amp;_state=04000US72&amp;_zip=&amp;_lang=en&amp;_sse=on&amp;pctxt=fph&amp;pgsl=010 
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  <title>Organization: Departmento de Salud, Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Puerto Rico Department of Health. Information provided in Spanish.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.salud.gov.pr/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 15:51:24 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.salud.gov.pr/ 
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  <title>Tool/website: NN/LM Southeastern Atlantic Region: Puerto Rico Resources</title>
  <description>Overview of the island, with links to agencies, health associations, and other resources for Puerto Rico.  -- National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region  </description>
  <link>
  http://nnlm.gov/sea/about/states/pr/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 15:49:41 CST</pubDate>
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  http://nnlm.gov/sea/about/states/pr/ 
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  <title>Tool/website: Title V: A Snapshot of Maternal and Child Health: Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Presents data on maternal and child health for Puerto Rico.  -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau  </description>
  <link>
  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/TVISReports/Snapshot/snapshot.aspx?statecode=PR 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 15:01:10 CST</pubDate>
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  https://perfdata.hrsa.gov/mchb/TVISReports/Snapshot/snapshot.aspx?statecode=PR 
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  <title>Organization: Fodos Unidos de Puerto Rico</title>
  <description>Dedicated to strengthening the social and health care services in Puerto Rico. Provides financial support to 155 partner organizations and affiliated agencies and special projects that offer direct services.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.fondosunidos.org/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:33:14 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.fondosunidos.org/ 
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  <title>Organization: HUD Community Development Block Grants: Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands</title>
  <description>Contact information for the State CDBG program. Provides funding for community development projects.   </description>
  <link>
  http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/contacts/states/pr/index.cfm 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:28:37 CST</pubDate>
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  http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/contacts/states/pr/index.cfm 
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  <title>Organization: Puerto Rico Primary Care Association</title>
  <description>Represents corporations, organizations and healthcare professionals with interest in providing preventive and primary care services that are responsive to the healthcare needs of the communities that they serve. Also available in Spanish.   </description>
  <link>
  http://saludprimariapr.org/en/ 
  </link>
	                <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:24:22 CST</pubDate>
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  http://saludprimariapr.org/en/ 
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