Rural Healthy People 2010, 2020, and beyond: the need goes on.
Gail R Bellamy1, Jane Nelson Bolin, Larry D Gamm
1Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Center for Rural Health Research and Policy, Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300, USA. gail.bellamy@med.fsu.edu
Family & Community Health
|March 8, 2011
Summary
Rural Healthy People 2010 prioritized health in small communities. This initiative provided a vital resource for rural health planning and policy, supporting the broader Healthy People 2020 goals.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Rural Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- The Healthy People initiative historically overlooked small and rural communities.
- There was a need for targeted health strategies for rural populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish rural-specific health priorities.
- To document the state of rural health.
- To identify effective rural health interventions and promote research.
Main Methods:
- Setting rural-specific health priority areas.
- Compiling existing knowledge on rural health.
- Identifying and promoting best practice programs and interventions.
- Encouraging rural health services research.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for rural health improvement.
- Provided a decade of valuable data and resources for rural stakeholders.
- Highlighted best practices and research needs in rural health.
Conclusions:
- Rural Healthy People 2010 served as a crucial resource for rural health policy and planning.
- Continuing this effort within Healthy People 2020 is essential for sustained rural health improvement.
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