Rural Health

The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research
Conducts interdisciplinary studies in order to improve services and access to health care in this region of Ontario, Canada. Provides details of current projects, seminar calendar and FAQ.
http://www.cranhr.laurentian.ca/

Department of Rural Health, Broken Hill
Associated with the University of Sydney, it promotes and supports professional services in remote regions of Australia. Includes details of programmes for doctors, nurses, Aboriginal health workers and school students.
http://www.drh.med.usyd.edu.au/

Institute of Rural Health
Based in Wales, United Kingdom and working with professionals, communities, academic bodies and service organisations to optimise the health of rural communities. Publications, support programmes and research projects.
http://www.rural-health.ac.uk/

Menzies School of Health Research
A multidisciplinary organisation studying infectious and chronic diseases, and community health in northern and central Australia, and nearby offshore regions. Includes information on publications and current projects.
http://www.menzies.edu.au/

National Rural Behavioral Health Center
Provides information on research, education, and extension center at the University of Florida.
http://www.nrbhc.org/

National Rural Health Network
Providing communication between student clubs across Australia, with details of members, activities and conferences.
http://www.nrhn.org/

National Rural Health Services Research Database
Funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. Its goal is to create, disseminate and maintain a database of funded rural health services research projects underway in the United States
http://www.muskie.usm.maine.edu/rhsr/default.asp

National Rural Special Interest Group
Established by the Australian College of Health Service Executives to promote professional development and comment on issues such as indigenous and mental health. Includes policy documents and information on member organisations.
http://www.achse.org.au/rural.html

North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis
The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research is one of two federally-designated Rural Analysis Centers working to identify problems in rural health.
http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/Rural_Program/

North Dakota Office of Rural Health
A state and national resource for information in diverse rural health areas.
http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/rural/

Nurseweek/Healthweek|Rural Technology
Latest news and employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This article is about rural healthcare in America.
http://www.nurseweek.com/features/98-6/rural.html

Rural and Regional: Alcohol and Other Drugs Consultation Forums
A report by the Australian National Council on Drugs. Presents the issues and views arising from a series of community health forums conducted in rural areas across Australia. [PDF]
http://www.ancd.org.au/publications/pdf/rural_regional_aod_report.pdf

Rural and Remote Health in Australia
A project of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, examining inadequate, inaccessible and diminishing health services. Provides a summary of community feedback, with details of funding and recommendations.
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/human_rights/rural_health/

Rural and Remote Health Journal
A free international electronic publication covering research, education, practice and policy. Features current issue and searchable archives.
http://www.rrh.org.au/home/defaultnew.asp

Rural and Remote Mental Health Service
Providing specialist psychiatric and counselling support to country areas of South Australia, with details of staff and publications.
http://www.users.bigpond.com/telemed/index.html

Rural Health Care Delivery: Connecting Communities Through Technology
Overview and case studies of technology tools available to assist health care providers in rural settings. Also explains the collaboration needed to implement the technology, and outlines funding options. Published by California Healthcare Foundation.
http://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20206

RuralSafe
Provides guidelines and suggestions for farms, horticulture and the environment. Fact sheets can be downloaded on managing hazards and safe work practices.
http://www.ruralsafe.com.au/

WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
The Center's focus is to perform policy-oriented research on issues related to rural health care. (WWAMI=Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho).
http://www.fammed.washington.edu/wwamirhrc/