Improving health care access in rural communities
Official title: Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Core
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11044170 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving health care for people living in rural areas by bringing together local community members and researchers to work on solutions that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $364,477 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148278-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044170 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include residents of rural northern New England, especially older adults and their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in urban areas or those who do not have access to rural health care services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health care delivery in rural populations by fostering partnerships between community stakeholders and researchers. It aims to address challenges such as aging and limited health care availability through community-engaged practices. The project will provide training and resources for both academic and community partners, develop a virtual platform for rural health engagement, and create toolkits to support effective research practices. By involving local community members, the initiative seeks to better understand and respond to the health priorities of these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to health care services for rural communities, particularly for aging individuals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve health care access, indicating that this methodology is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruce, Martha L — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Bruce, Martha L
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.