Tag: Rural health
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Household crowding and mortality before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Limpopo, South Africa: Findings from longitudinal population surveillance
Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease management, and overall mortality. In South Africa’s rural and peri-urban areas of Limpopo, crowded living conditions are common and can shape exposure to pathogens, access to resources, and psychosocial stress. This article summarizes findings from longitudinal population surveillance…
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Household Crowding and Mortality in Limpopo During COVID-19
Introduction Household crowding has long been recognized as a determinant of health, influencing respiratory infections, chronic disease outcomes, and overall mortality. In rural and peri-urban parts of Limpopo, South Africa, the dynamics of living space, family size, and household composition intersect with access to healthcare, sanitation, and socioeconomic conditions. This article summarizes findings from longitudinal…
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Coonabarabran doctor wins national rural health award
Rural Doctor in Training shines with national recognition A dedicated clinician from Coonabarabran has been honoured with a premier national award, underscoring the impact of rural health advocacy and the role of Rural Generalists in Australia. Dr Jean Littlewood, in her final year of training to become a Rural Generalist and a regular rugby union…
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Coonabarabran Doctor Wins National Rural Medicine Award for 2025
Rural Doctor in Training of the Year 2025: A Local Triumph A dedicated doctor training to become a Rural Generalist and a passionate rugby union player has earned national recognition for her advocacy and commitment to rural health. Dr. Jean Littlewood, in her final year of Rural Generalist training, was announced as the Rural Doctor…
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Chico State Announces Three Lantis Endowed Chairs to Advance Global, Rural Research
Chico State Announces Lantis Endowed Chairs to Accelerate Global and Rural Research Chico State has named three faculty members as recipients of its prestigious Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a recognition that not only honors their past work but also fuels ambitious new research and student-focused initiatives. The awards, funded through the legacy gift of Professor…
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Chico State Professors Win Prestigious Lantis Endowments to Drive Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs Recipients Chico State has named three distinguished faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs, a program funded by generous private giving to strengthen teaching, research, and community impact. The awards, ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 for release time, travel, stipends, and related project costs,…
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Chico State Professors Awarded Lantis Endowments to Advance Global and Rural Research
Chico State Announces 2024 Lantis Endowed Chairs The University has named three Chico State faculty members as recipients of its annual Lantis Endowed University Chairs. The awards, which recognize distinguished scholarship and promise for impact, provide funding to advance research and enrich student learning. This year’s honorees—International relations professor Angela Gapa, criminal justice professor Amy…
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AI Brings Hope for Cervical Cancer Detection in Rural Africa
Overview: AI meets cervical cancer screening in resource-limited Africa Cervical cancer has risen to become one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide, with the burden especially heavy in rural areas where access to expert pathology and reliable laboratories is limited. A new study from Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet, and the University of…
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JCU Open EBook Offers Insights Into Rural Health Planning in North Queensland
Free eBook from JCU Guides Rural Health Planning A new, freely accessible eBook from James Cook University researchers offers practical guidance for improving health services in rural, regional, and remote areas of North Queensland. Developed through the Integrating Health Care Planning for Health and Prosperity in North Queensland project, the work emphasizes place-based planning, community…
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JCU Open EBook Offers Insights Into Rural Health
Overview: A Practical Guide for Rural Health Planning James Cook University has released a free eBook developed by researchers to support health system planning in rural, regional, and remote areas of North Queensland. Built from the Integrating Health Care Planning for Health and Prosperity in North Queensland project, the guide emphasizes participatory, place-based approaches that…