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Health and Human Services (HHS) Releases New Report: Hard Times in the Heartland: Health Care in Rural America

Throughout rural America, there are nearly 50 million people who face challenges in accessing health care. The past several decades have consistently shown higher rates of poverty, mortality, uninsurance, and limited access to a primary health care provider in rural areas. With the recent economic downturn, there is potential for an increase in many of the health disparities and access concerns that are already elevated in rural communities. Hard Times in the Heartland provides insight into the current state of health care in rural areas and the critical need for health care reform. Click here to view full report.

Navigators might declutter the ER

Jackie Rivers' job at Healthy Moms and Babes is helping pregnant women - and their babies - find doctors who will provide ongoing, routine medical care. Along the way, Rivers, an outreach worker, also helps people find safe housing and better jobs, finish high school or enroll in college. Click here for the full Cincinnati Enquirer article.

Access Health 100 Newsletter - Access Points

Every quarter Access Health 100 releases a newsletter topics include medical homes, funding, data highlights, and many more topics.

January 2009, Small Business, Big Health Insurance Problem Newsletter

July 2008, No Place Like Home Newsletter

Access Health 100 2008 awarded grants

Access Health 100 has nine funded projects for the 2008 grant season. Click here to see the detailed list of the 2008 awarded grants.

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Launches Initiative to Provide Access to Primary Care to Everyone in Region

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, together with 50 healthcare providers and community leaders from around the region, has launched the Regional Primary Care Access Initiative. To view full press release click here.

Health Foundation’s Regional Primary Care Access Initiative Gets “Fast-Tracked”

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati has awarded $843,800 to six organizations to improve access to primary care. These are the first grants to be awarded as part of the Health Foundation’s Regional Primary Care Access Initiative (RPCAI), a program to achieve 100 percent access to primary healthcare for the people of Greater Cincinnati. To view full press release click here.