#RuralHealthChat: Access to Funding for Rural Health Projects

NRHD Twitter Chat is STARTING! Follow our Twitter Chat on Access to Funding for Rural Projects using the #RuralHealthChat hashtag! If you are joining us, please introduce yourself! #PowerofRural https://t.co/22YY4ZDUTh https://t.co/Coe0EaZq1Z

@ruralhealthinfo Dr Jason Lofton Following from Southwest Arkansas (between patients). Family physician in solo practice.

@ruralhealthinfo Samantha here from @ahahealthforum. Excited to follow along! (Anyone else been part of the previous two twitter chats this week?) #PowerofRural

@MRBImpact here! #PowerofRural #RuralHealthChat https://t.co/D5sgx8aYq9

Hi there! It’s John Supplitt, Senior Director of AHA Constituency Sections for Small or Rural Hospitals. I’m looking forward to today’s #RuralHealthChat, and I’m taking over @ahahospitals for the hour. My tweets will be signed “-JS” #PowerOfRural #RuralHealthChat

Also, follow this thread for my thoughts during the #RuralHealthChat on these important questions of funding access for rural health projects – JS #PowerOfRural

Hi everyone, it's @ahahealthforum ! We're looking forward to an interesting and insightful discussion! #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural

Hey there friends! Let's do this!
#PowerofRural #RuralHealthChat

We're excited to join today's #RuralHealthChat in honor of National Rural Health Day. We're working to better understand rural communities because we know place matters to how well and how long we live. https://t.co/ktPy98DOay

We are here and ready at the #RuralHealthChat and are ready for everyone's questions and contributions! #PowerOfRural

Hello #RuralHealthChat! Thank you for hosting @ruralhealthinfo and @NOSORH

Welcome to #RuralHealthChat! We are thrilled to welcome our #NRHD co-host @NOSORH to help us celebrate the #PowerofRural!

We would also like to extend a warm welcome to our #RuralHealthChat special guests: Rich Davis @USDARD, John T. Supplitt @ahahospitals, Toniann Richard @hccnetwork, Allen Smart @allensmart6, @RWJF, @HelmsleyTrust, @NACoTweets, & @HRSAgov #PowerofRural

How this works: We’ll ask questions using Q1/Q2/etc. & anyone can answer using A1/A2/etc. & the #RuralHealthChat and #PowerofRural tags. Comments and questions are welcome. Let’s begin!

Q1: Let’s start with the basics! Why is it important for funders to fund rural projects? #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural https://t.co/KaqwNE7HHb

A1: 57M Americans live in rural areas, and they face challenges with access to quality, affordable care & with some particular health challenges. @HHSGov is making it a priority to change that and, working with local partners, transform rural healthcare. @HRSAgov #RuralHealthChat

.@usdaRD is proud to partner with @HHSGov to support rural healthcare #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural https://t.co/wxIT3va2hB

A1: #Rural America is fueling an #innovative health infrastructure, from the more than 1,500 #hospitals to the 50% of #healthdepartments operating school-based health clinics. Check out the NRHD Key Messages & Data Points for more information! #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural

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A1: Because when rural America thrives-all of America thrives! Creating strong, healthy communities is key to increasing rural prosperity. @USDARD is proud to partner with rural leaders & improve quality of life through access to healthcare #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural https://t.co/wgsc4JT9d7

A1a: Funding for rural projects is extremely important because #rural populations report more health-related disparities than urban populations, including poorer health and less access to health resources (per @NACCHOalerts). #RuralHealthChat https://t.co/jZDY7D6xlF

A1b: Funding rural community health is also important because racial and ethnic diversity is increasing in rural and small-town America, and rural minorities have more than twice the poverty rate of rural whites. #RuralHealthChat https://t.co/M6xXVtKRqQ

A1c: Because poor housing contributes to health disparities, and:
10M+ rural homes have deficiencies incl. pests, peeling lead-based paint, exposed wires & holes in the floor;
1.4M+ rural homes are severely/moderately inadequate;
646K rural homes contain mold. #RuralHealthChat https://t.co/6Uce58MaLI

A1: There are almost 60 million #Americans experiencing health disparities. Finding a local doctor or hospital can be a challenge in #rural America. For an in-depth look at #ruralhealth disparities, check out the #HRSA data warehouse https://t.co/UetoonL22I #RuralHealthChat

A1: Our nation cannot thrive if entire communities are left behind. To be committed to health equity means funders learn from, partner with, and invest in rural and tribal projects. #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural https://t.co/RE1JKzvS1y https://t.co/Lq41uJDblz