Rural health and human services resources for Wyoming, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2008 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ Associated Press article via the Freemont Tribune, (NE) reports that as the national economic meltdown takes its toll on local economies, some out-of-the-way states are enjoying unprecedented prosperity. Home prices in states like Wyoming, West Virginia and North Dakota continue to rise, wages are growing and unemployment is at record lows. http://www.fremonttribune.com/articles/2008/10/10/ap-state-ne/d93n5uo80.txt Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:53:46 CST http://www.fremonttribune.com/articles/2008/10/10/ap-state-ne/d93n5uo80.txt 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 13:48:24 CST http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/index.html Casper Star-Tribune article discusses that while much of the nation is enduring a downturn, Wyomings economy is thriving, and the availability of jobs is attracting more immigrant workers, a state economist said. http://www.trib.com/articles/2008/09/29/news/wyoming/doc48e0ce2728f83937619250.txt Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:51:21 CST http://www.trib.com/articles/2008/09/29/news/wyoming/doc48e0ce2728f83937619250.txt Cheyenne WY December 8, 2008 -- The Grant Institute http://www.thegrantinstitute.com/ Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:34:17 CST http://www.thegrantinstitute.com/ Works to ensure Wyoming's racial and ethnic minority residents receive the same quality health care as the general population by advocating for policies, programs and services that improve access to health care systems. http://wdh.state.wy.us/rfhd/multicultural/index.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:02:46 CST http://wdh.state.wy.us/rfhd/multicultural/index.html Fund hopes to fund projects where citizens work together towards improving their rural communities. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1730 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:10:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1730 Provides recommendations for improving the health care delivery system in rural Wyoming. -- RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis http://www.wyominghealthcarecommission.org/handbook/r_futurehealthcare-sum.pdf Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:23:22 CST http://www.wyominghealthcarecommission.org/handbook/r_futurehealthcare-sum.pdf Provides findings from an analysis of health care service delivery in rural Wyoming. Includes an overview of Wyoming's population and the health care service delivery system. Covers workforce recruitment and retention, the economic impact of the health care system, and other topics. -- RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis http://www.wyominghealthcarecommission.org/images/reports/11-20-07WY%20Project%20Report%20071807_Final.pdf Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:19:13 CST http://www.wyominghealthcarecommission.org/images/reports/11-20-07WY%20Project%20Report%20071807_Final.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/WY.pdf Thu, 20 Sep 2007 09:25:00 CST http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/ruraldefinitions/WY.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=WY Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.nachc.com/state-healthcare-data.cfm?State=WY Strives 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 14:12:19 CST http://www.proyectoideas.jsi.com/index.htm 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/wy/ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:19:00 CST http://www.ruralcenter.org/hit_profiles/wy/ Discusses the importance of public transportation in rural areas and how many rural children would not get to Head Start, doctors' appointments, day care or other services without it. Highlights Sweetwater Transit Authority Resources (STAR) in Wyoming which provides transportation for riders of all ages. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/web/winter07.html#cover3 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:00:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/web/winter07.html#cover3 Raises capital to provide mortgages for affordable housing to Wyoming families. http://www.wyomingcda.com/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:44:05 CST http://www.wyomingcda.com/ Focuses on public and private efforts to build a strong job creation base in the new economy with manufacturing and technology as core competencies while strengthening the existing business and industry groups under energy, agriculture, tourism and travel. http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/ Mon, 19 Feb 2007 11:38:36 CST http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/