Rural health and human services resources for Wyoming, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/states/ Supports translational research--research that improves human health by leading to discoveries that will eliminate human disease. http://www.iths.org/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:53:20 CST http://www.iths.org/ Works to improve access to health information for health professionals, librarians and members of the public in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:12:47 CST http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ Reports on the physician distribution, shortages, demographics of primary care providers, and provider vacancies. -- Wyoming Office of Rural Health http://health.wyo.gov/Media.aspx?mediaId=7186 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:50:38 CST http://health.wyo.gov/Media.aspx?mediaId=7186 Reports on the annual activities of the Wyoming Office of Rural Health. -- Wyoming Office of Rural Health http://health.wyo.gov/Media.aspx?mediaId=7204 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:44:53 CST http://health.wyo.gov/Media.aspx?mediaId=7204 Program areas eligible for grants through the Daniels Fund fall under the categories of: Aging, Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Amateur Sports, Youth Development, Disabilities, Homeless & Disadvantaged, and Education. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1046 Wed, 20 May 2009 14:54:27 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1046 An association comprised of Community Health Centers, Healthcare for the Homeless and Migrant Health Programs that supports federally-funded health centers in providing primary health services to the underserved and to assist in the expansion of those services throughout Wyoming. http://www.wypca.org/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:13:52 CST http://www.wypca.org/ Provides representation, advocacy and service to Wyoming physicians and works to improve the health of Wyoming's citizens. http://www.wyomed.org/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:04:37 CST http://www.wyomed.org/ Provides an overview of primary care providers within Wyoming and provides examples and policy options that could be employed to bolster the primary care workforce in the state. http://depts.washington.edu/uwrhrc/uploads/CHWS%20FR122%20Skillman%201-15-09.pdf Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:08:38 CST http://depts.washington.edu/uwrhrc/uploads/CHWS%20FR122%20Skillman%201-15-09.pdf Explores education characteristics in the western states and examines how it impacts rural development. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Education_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:03:03 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Education_WEB.pdf Examines and compares employment and income in western states with both rural and urban data. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/PovertyIncome_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:00:13 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/PovertyIncome_WEB.pdf Provides baseline data for identifying population changes in the western states for use in advancing rural development. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/ChangingWest_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:43:38 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/ChangingWest_WEB.pdf Baseline information for the advancement of rural development that examines population changes and characteristics within Wyoming. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Wyoming_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:14:30 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Wyoming_WEB.pdf Examines land use and resources in the western states. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/LandUse_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:44:53 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/LandUse_WEB.pdf Examines health and longevity for states in the western region. -- Western Rural Development Center http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Health_WEB.pdf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:38:17 CST http://wrdc.usu.edu/files/uploads/Population/Health_WEB.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 13:48:24 CST http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/golocal/index.html 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 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/