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 who live in rural areas.

Key Terms: Rural health, healthspan, lifespan, mental health, chronic disease, cultural competency, community advocacy, public health, substance use, access to care, clinician shortage, telehealth

Resources:

Community Health Rankings

Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Health: HRSA Data

Nevada Rural and Frontier Health Data Book

CASAT Catalyst Blog Post: The State of Health in Nevada