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.
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.
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.
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.
National Rural Health Network - Providing communication between student clubs across Australia, with details of members, activities and conferences.
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
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.
Nurseweek/HealthweekRural Technology - Latest news and employment opportunities for healthcare professionals. This article is about rural healthcare in America.
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.
Rural and Remote Health Journal - A free international electronic publication covering research, education, practice and policy. Features current issue and searchable archives.
Rural and Remote Mental Health Service - Providing specialist psychiatric and counselling support to country areas of South Australia, with details of staff and publications.
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.
RuralSafe - Provides guidelines and suggestions for farms, horticulture and the environment. Fact sheets can be downloaded on managing hazards and safe work practices.
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).
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