Barriers to Healthcare Discussion

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Exploring Barriers to Healthcare Access in Rural Settings:

Links:
1. About Rural Health – CDC webpage
https://www.cdc.gov/ruralhealth/about.html#:~:text=Rural%20residents%20report%20less%20leisure,lead%20to%20poor%20health%20outcomes

2. The Targeted Rural Health Education (TRHE) Project – YouTube Video -7:43 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjsBV_uw1_c&list=PLstOftmjxj6muiIbWre2_b6ZO1qfZpzEl&index=2

Discussion Prompts:
1. According to the CDC, what unique features of rural communities lead to poor health outcomes?

2. Discuss two ways that rural healthcare providers can act to improve health outcomes in their rural communities.

3. Explain how the TRHE project creatively supports rural community health with relevant and credible research information. How does
   the writing mentor improve effectiveness of the publications?