Marena Works discusses important considerations for policy and services in order to promote health equity in rural communities. She shares barriers to health for citizens living in rural communities, and innovative strategies for overcoming these challenges. In addition, she highlights health disparities and what needs to be done in order to support citizens&nbsp;who live in rural areas.
Key Terms:&nbsp;Rural health, healthspan, lifespan, mental health, chronic disease, cultural competency, community advocacy, public health, substance use, access to care, clinician shortage, telehealth
Resources:
<a href="https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/" target="_blank">Community Health Rankings</a>
<a href="https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/statistics-and-data" target="_blank">Rural Health Information Hub</a>
<a href="https://data.hrsa.gov/topics/rural-health" target="_blank">Rural Health: HRSA Data</a>
<a href="https://med.unr.edu/statewide/reports-and-publications/nevada-rural-and-frontier-health-data-book" target="_blank">Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book</a>
<a href="https://casatondemand.org/2022/05/19/the-state-of-mental-health-in-nevada/" target="_blank">CASAT Catalyst Blog Post: The State of Health in Nevada</a>

Season 3 Bonus Episode: Giving Voice to Racism, Intergenerational Trauma, and Health Inequity in America

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