Volume
38
Issue
2
Abstract
The development, activities, and outcomes of a rural community health partnership are described. The partnership was formed in a sparsely populated rural area that was federally designated as a primary care health professional shortage area (HPSA) and medically underserved area (MUA). High morbidity and mortality figures for farmers and ranchers indicated a need to address prevention steps. Several health service providers and educational institutions worked together to provide farm-ranch health and safety events that included health screening, educational seminars, and opportunities for immunizations. Through the years, participation by farm and ranch families in the health screening and educational activities has grown. Adjustments have been made by the planning partnership to better serve the needs of this clientele group.
Recommended Citation
Boeckner, L. S., Gross, G., Chaulk, S., & Ramsey, P. (2000). A Partnership for Health and Safety of Farm and Ranch Families. The Journal of Extension, 38(2), Article 4. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol38/iss2/4
