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Health & Family Well-being Center For Rural Affairs

WebHealth care is also a major barrier to rural economic development that creates genuine opportunities and reduces poverty. Microenterprise and small business …

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Transmission lines and your health Center For Rural Affairs

WebAll electronic devices emit EMF, which can be damaging at high levels. X-rays are a familiar source of high EMF. Transmission lines emit lower levels of EMF than …

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Health Care in Rural America

WebOnly one in four insured Wisconsin farm families had coverage for preventative care. 10 percent of rural residents rely on the individual insurance market for their health …

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Income inequality, health, and rural Center For Rural Affairs

WebIncome inequality is a reality. For most Great Plains states, inequality is greatest in rural areas. Income inequality has been added to the 2015 County Health …

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How does health insurance affect farmers and ranchers

WebThe project, Health Insurance, Rural Economic Development and Agriculture , is a collaboration between universities and organizations across the U.S., including the …

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White paper examines rural dental health care in Nebraska

WebLYONS, NEBRASKA — Affecting not only physical, but mental and emotional well-being, oral health is a critical and complex issue that spans beyond …

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The Dollars and sense of Health Care Access in Nebraska

Webicant health improvements.12 How does this affect health care spending in low-income households? Access to health insurance is a strong determi - nant of household …

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New paper looks at health care workforce shortage in rural …

WebLYONS, NEBRASKA – Rural Nebraska is facing a health care workforce shortage, and projections show the trend will continue if it is not adequately addressed, …

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Nebraska's Stake in Medicaid Expansion Center For Rural Affairs

WebA greater percentage of Nebraskans who are employed but lack health insurance coverage reside in the state’s most rural counties: 12.32 percent compared to …

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State must leverage technology for health of rural Nebraskans

WebThe number of Americans using telehealth services surged during the COVID-19 pandemic.National Medicare telehealth visits, for example, increased from …

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Small-town clinic gets to the heart of hometown health care

WebKristi Eggers was raised rural, and has always loved helping others. Little did she know those two aspects of her life would forge a lifelong career and passion for rural …

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A Tool for Rural Health Care in Nebraska: The Rural Emergency …

WebRural hospitals provide vital health care services to their communities, but many have been forced to close in recent years because of increasing financial …

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Fact sheet explores common health concerns related to power …

Web“As the grid continues to be updated, many residents have voiced concerns about perceived impacts on health.” The fact sheet identifies a review of more than 500 …

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More than a smile: An examination of rural dental health care …

WebTotal health is defined by the World Health Organization as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” 1. …

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Water for a healthy future access to drinking water in public …

Webhealth risks, including, but not limited to, diabetes, coronary artery disease, venous thrombosis, certain cancers, hypertension, heart disease and heart failure, kidney …

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Closing of Burt County’s only hospital part of national trend

WebIowa-based MercyOne, a hospital system managed as a joint venture by CHI Health of Omaha and Trinity Health of Michigan, assumed ownership in 2006. This …

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Bryan Health pushes to use locally-sourced foods Center For …

WebMike, and Bryan Health’s executive chef, Nazim Khan, are working toward finding that balance. Locally-sourced options, such as locally-roasted coffee, are used as …

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Bringing healthy, sustainable eating to rural areas

WebSustainable and healthy eating is a challenge for many people, especially those in rural areas. However, some people may think the opposite. Recently, Center for Rural Affairs …

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HEALTH CARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY

WebA health care power of attorney (“health care POA”) names the person who will make medical decisions for us, in consultation with medical personnel, should we not be able …

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Nebraska Legislative Update

WebA hearing was held on Feb. 14 before the Health and Human Services Committee. The Center submitted a comment of support. LB 932 (Fredrickson) – …

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Nebraska Legislative Update

WebReferred to the Health and Human Services Committee. LB 1062 (Ibach) - Monitor: LB 1062 would allow for tuition loan repayment of up to $30,000 per year, for …

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