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Rural health for Georgia Overview - Rural Health …

(6 days ago) WebSelected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Georgia. 11.7% of Georgia residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2022). According to the Economic Research Service, the average per capita income for …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/georgia

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Half of Georgia's rural hospitals struggle financially - Axios

(Just Now) WebBy the numbers: Georgia has 67 rural hospitals. Of those, 57% are in the red, Chartis reports. Their median operating margin is -2.20%. 9 rural Georgia hospitals …

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/05/20/half-of-georgias-rural-hospitals-struggle-financially

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Rural Georgia health, population declines as Atlanta grows - Axios

(4 days ago) WebRural Georgia's population is shrinking while Atlanta keeps growing. And rural Georgians on average make less money. What's happening: It's long been called …

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/05/17/georgia-health-decline-atlanta-grows-population

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebThis is an especially important finding given the toll of COVID-19 lockdowns on American mental health and Georgia’s poor performance in mental healthcare access. The …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/a-solution-for-georgias-rural-healthcare-shortage/

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Georgia’s rural healthcare crisis: Lawmakers struggle to maintain

(2 days ago) WebNine rural hospitals have closed in Georgia since 2010, making the state the third in the nation for hospital closures. "These hospitals provide us with good quality …

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgias-rural-healthcare-crisis-lawmakers-struggle-to-maintain-hospital-access

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Rural Health Care Crisis: Nine Georgia Counties have no doctors

(Just Now) WebNine of the state’s 159 counties have no physician at all. Each is in a rural area of the state. The report also finds that in 2018, 76 counties had no ob/gyn, and 60 …

https://thegeorgiasun.com/2019/12/02/rural-health-care-crisis-nine-georgia-counties-have-no-doctors/

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Hospital closure: A rural Black community loses a lifeline

(6 days ago) WebThe abrupt withdrawal of care that affected this rural corner of Georgia has played out across America. A record 19 U.S. rural hospitals closed in 2020, according to …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2021/06/hospital-closure-rural-black-community-loses-lifeline/

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The two Georgias: Disparities in rural health and healthcare

(7 days ago) Websignificant health penalty for living in rural Georgia. The 2016 County Health Rankings in Georgia measure health outcomes and health factors among Georgia’s …

https://www.gapha.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1-5.401-The-two-Georgias.pdf

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Potential remedies to stubborn problems in rural health care

(7 days ago) WebSouthwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert. The proposal isn’t clear whether an already-closed hospital could be converted into an REH. Still, it’s an …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2021/12/remedies-stubborn-problems-rural-health-care/

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Georgia News - Rural Health Information Hub

(1 days ago) WebApr 17, 2024 - A rural pediatric partnership is expanding into new areas in rural Georgia. The initiative equips rural hospitals with the tools, best practices, training, …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/georgia/news

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Doctor shortage key to Georgia's rural health crisis

(5 days ago) WebGeorgia faces rural doctor shortage. Nikki Bryant, pharmacist and owner of Adams Family Pharmacy, explains how her pharmacy has worked to provide people who …

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/georgia-faces-rural-doctor-shortage/JqAwfs1SLiqCwVNronKScM/

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Strengthening Georgia’s Rural Hospitals and Increasing Access to …

(Just Now) WebThis policy report provides policy recommendations to the Rural Hospital Stabilization Committee. Rural hospitals provide the foundation for the economic vitality …

https://healthyfuturega.org/ghf_resource/strengthening-georgias-rural-hospitals-and-increasing-access-to-care/

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Half of Georgia's rural hospitals struggle financially - MSN

(9 days ago) WebBy the numbers: Georgia has 67 rural hospitals. Of those, 57% are in the red, Chartis reports. Their median operating margin is -2.20%. 9 rural Georgia hospitals have …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/half-of-georgias-rural-hospitals-struggle-financially/ar-BB1mI3lC

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Georgia’s rural hospitals at risk of closure, report finds

(9 days ago) WebIn Georgia, 18 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, according to a recent report by Chartis, out of 30 rural hospitals in the state. This reflects a widespread issue …

https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/report-finds-many-of-georgias-rural-hospitals-at-risk-of-closure/CDFHQGKG45GWRLLOB5VMSQKPNE/

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Complete Report of the Pilot Survey of the Farmer's Mental …

(Just Now) WebThe Georgia Foundation for Agriculture partnered with the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University to inventory the mental well-being, stressors, and coping …

https://www.georgiaruralhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Farmer-Well-Being-Final-Report_Pilot-Study-3.pdf

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Wellness in rural Georgia: Hope, hard work and some frustration

(2 days ago) WebThis article is part of an occasional series on rural health care in Georgia. These articles are supported by a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. By …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2020/01/wellness-rural-georgia-hope-hard-work-frustration/

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Fighting The Doctor Shortage In Rural Georgia – WABE

(7 days ago) WebBut major doctor shortages still exist in rural Georgia, according to the report from Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce. Nine of the state’s 159 counties have no …

https://www.wabe.org/fighting-the-doctor-shortage-in-rural-georgia/

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.5 Million to Improve Health …

(Just Now) WebCordele, Ga., Aug. 11, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $4.5 …

https://www.rd.usda.gov/newsroom/news-release/biden-harris-administration-invests-45-million-improve-health-care-people-living-rural-georgia

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What the health, Georgia? - Georgians for a Healthy Future

(4 days ago) WebGeorgia’s health and health care landscape, the packet’s primary focus is a poll of rural areas. 2,3. Young people are . struggling with mental . health issues. Georgia . has …

https://healthyfuturega.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/healthcarecosts-briefingbook-r3_singlepages-3.pdf

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Rural Health Day brings attention to rural health care issues

(9 days ago) WebAccording to the National Rural Health Association (NHRA), the patient-to-primary care physician ratio in rural areas is only 39.8 physicians per 100,000 people, …

https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10082/rural-health.html

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A rural Georgia community reels after its hospital closes

(7 days ago) Web20M fewer Medicaid enrollees means trouble for providers. A record number of hospitals closed in rural America last year. For the residents of Cuthbert, Georgia, the …

https://www.modernhealthcare.com/medicaid/rural-georgia-community-reels-after-its-hospital-closes

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Finding Statistics and Data Related to Rural Health

(8 days ago) WebWhat sources provide health services data for rural areas or by county? The following sources include health services data: Rural Children's Health and Health …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/statistics-and-data

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Reform strategies in Georgia and their impact on health care …

(7 days ago) WebThus, while aiming at improved health care financing for countryside residents, the Government of Georgia has to also pay attention to the equity issue …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953604002849

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Child Health in Rural America as a Public Health Issue

(7 days ago) WebThese issues can affect life-long health and well-being. Parents of children with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in rural communities more often …

https://www.cdc.gov/rural-health/php/public-health-strategy/public-health-considerations-for-child-health-in-rural-america.html

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Missed care, fewer patients: Rural families and clinics feel Medicaid

(6 days ago) WebMichael Gonzalez/The Associated Press. Rural children and families are having to skip vital health treatments and even ending up in the emergency room, while …

https://stateline.org/2024/05/17/missed-care-fewer-patients-rural-families-and-clinics-feel-medicaid-cuts/

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VA Health Care: Opportunities to Improve Access for Veterans …

(2 days ago) WebAbout a third of the 8.3 million veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs health care live in rural areas. The VA has sought to improve their access to …

https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107559

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Helping hospitals and community health centers plan for resilience …

(4 days ago) WebCommunity health centers and rural hospitals often have trouble meeting shifting needs during emergencies. Resources are available to help.

https://www.statnews.com/2024/05/17/hurricane-season-approaching-fast-talk-about-health-care-resilience/

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