Tools for Healthcare Professionals Working in Agricultural Communities (February 19, 2021)

Summary: In this webinar, attendees will learn about tools they can make use to enhance healthcare services for their farming and ranching patients. Alex Cavanaugh from the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) will provide a general overview of services including: Rural Response Issue Guides for COVID-19, Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention resources, and the Agricultural Health and Safety Topic Guide. Sarah Dauterive of AgriSafe Network will introduce MedlinePlus and its uses for healthcare professionals.

Objectives: At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to…

  1. Recognize RHIhub as a resource for understanding rural health and Ag issues
  2. Navigate the RHIhub for specific materials to respond to rural health needs
  3. Increase understanding of MedlinePLus features and how to use them

Intended Audience: Healthcare Professionals working with farmers and ranchers

Funded under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012345 with the University of North Texas Health Science Center – Gibson D. Lewis Library, and awarded by the DHHS, NIH, National Library of Medicine.

Categories: Healthcare Providers