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Posted 7/16/2020 (updated 9/2/2021)
The recently-created website for telehealth launched by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in April now provides information in Spanish to help patients understand what types of care are available, how to prepare for a telehealth visit, and tips on finding telehealth options. Information in Spanish that's geared toward providers will be available in the future.
Posted 7/6/2020 (updated 9/2/2021)
Millions of people are depending on CDC to keep them safe from the threat of COVID-19. CDC is responding to this pandemic by preparing healthcare workers, learning more about how the disease spreads, and supporting state, local, tribal and territorial governments on the front lines of this outbreak.
Posted 9/28/2022 (updated 10/26/2023)
During the August 2022 RCORP Data Coordinator Calls, many of those who attended expressed interest in learning more about how to use GoogleForms to collect data from their consortium members and partners.
Posted 9/28/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction (UVM CORA), the University of Rochester, and the Fletcher Group have conducted an online survey assessing SUD stigma (including stigmatizing language), treatment needs and barriers, and concerns through the perspectives of rural, RCORP-affiliated practitioners. The data report explores the findings of the survey, including practitioner recommendations on improving access to OUD treatment.
Posted 9/14/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (FDA Foundation), in partnership with several operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), convened two roundtable meetings to understand the perspectives of the harm reduction community, clinicians, and researchers about using fentanyl drug checking and screening as harm reduction and clinical strategies.
Posted 4/19/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
During the initial stages of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) implementation, lead agencies of RCORP consortia reported difficulty recruiting new members, building key partnerships, and planning and coordinating RCORP-focused activities. Fortunately, with dedication and collaborative work, consortium growth and engagement became successful at the end of the grant period, as reported by 87.5 percent of the grantees. Findings in the report available for download below are based on qualitative interviews conducted with RCORP grantees between 9/1/2020 and 8/31/2022.
Posted 12/13/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)
The data visualization in the National Vital Statistics System, received and processed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), shows the 12 month provisional number and percent change of drug overdose deaths. The analysis dashboard also shows the provisional number of drug overdose deaths by drug or drug class.
Posted 4/25/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
This page contains resources to support grantees in collecting, managing and sharing their RCORP data. If you are in need of PIMS data collection guidance, please visit the RCORP Grantee Data Collection Resources (Implementation, MAT Expansion, and NAS) page to access the PIMS Data Collection Resource, checklist, and workbook.
Posted 6/2/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
Blueprints Programs website houses a repository of evidence-based primary prevention programs and resources. You can search for programs that fit the issue you are addressing, the audience you seek to help, as well as the delivery venue.
Posted 6/5/2023 (updated 3/27/2024)
The Government Accountability Office discusses challenges rural communities face related to healthcare access, such as limited healthcare providers, travel distance and transportation issues, insurance coverage, and access to broadband.