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NCFC Frontier Food Hub Tool Kit 2019
The Frontier Food Hub Toolkit (2019) provides a comprehensive guide for establishing and maintaining a food hub in rural and frontier communities, focusing on local food production, food pantry support, and economic sustainability.

NGA Rural Arts Report 2019
The 2019 NGA Rural Arts Report examines how arts and culture enrich rural communities, driving economic growth, preserving local heritage, and fostering social connections through creative initiatives.

Leading Change
“Leading Change” provides strategies for rural and frontier health care transformation, guiding State Offices of Rural Health in improving access, care coordination, and quality through effective technical assistance.

Frontier EMS Staffing, Volunteer and Paid
This document from 2005 examines the distribution of volunteer and paid EMS staffing in U.S. frontier communities, emphasizing workforce disparities and challenges unique to rural healthcare systems.

Annual Meeting Report
This 2005 report outlines discussions from the Frontier and Rural Expert Panel’s first annual meeting, addressing critical healthcare challenges in frontier areas, including workforce training, EMS staffing, and Medicare impacts.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel March 2006 Tucson, AZ
The 2006 meeting summary of the Frontier and Rural Expert Panel highlights discussions on leveraging health information technology, addressing Medicare impacts, and enhancing rural healthcare infrastructure.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel May 2007 Washington DC
The 2007 Frontier and Rural Expert Panel discussed rural poverty, active living, and wellness, addressing social and geographic disparities to promote healthier lifestyles in frontier communities.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel May 2010 Abq, NM
The 2010 Frontier and Rural Expert Panel meeting in Albuquerque explored how geographic and demographic factors shape healthcare delivery in frontier communities, emphasizing challenges linked to federal land use and access.

Economic Dependence 2004 ERS County Typology Frontier Counties
The 2004 ERS County Typology outlines economic dependence across U.S. counties, categorized by industries such as farming, mining, manufacturing, services, and government, with a focus on frontier counties.
US Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Transfers Dependent
The 2004 ERS County Typology examines U.S. frontier counties experiencing housing stress and economic dependence on transfer payments. It highlights disparities in housing access and reliance on federal support
Economic Dependence 2004 ERS County Typology USA Counties
The 2004 ERS County Typology maps categorize U.S. counties by economic reliance on industries such as farming, mining, manufacturing, government, services, and non-specialized sectors, showing regional dependencies.
Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Service Dependent
These maps compare frontier counties with superrural zip codes and highlight service-dependent areas based on ERS typology. They offer insights into geographic and economic distinctions within the U.S.
USA Frontier Counties 2000 Consensus
The 2000 Census map highlights U.S. frontier counties, defined by low population density and geographic isolation. This resource visualizes areas meeting the Frontier Education Center’s criteria for remoteness.
High Income Inequality and High Poverty Counties in the United States Census 2000
These maps highlight U.S. counties based on the 2000 Census, focusing on retirement destinations and areas with persistent poverty and high income inequality. The data underscores regional socioeconomic disparities.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Mining Dependent
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties classified as mining-dependent based on ERS typology. It highlights regions where mining significantly contributes to economic activity and population distribution.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Persistent Poverty
These maps illustrate persistent poverty in U.S. counties based on the 2004 ERS Typology, highlighting frontier and non-frontier regions where poverty rates have remained consistently high over time.
USA Frontier Counties 1990 – 2000
This map compares U.S. frontier counties from 1990 to 2000, illustrating regions designated as frontier in one or both years. It highlights shifts and consistencies in county classifications over the decade.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Federal Lands Persistent Poverty Government and Transfer Dependent
This map showcases U.S. frontier counties intersecting with federal lands, persistent poverty, and dependency on government or transfer income. It highlights overlapping challenges and economic reliance across these regions.
Farming Dependent ERS Typology Frontier Counties Federal Lands and Indian Reservations
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties with significant overlap between farming-dependent areas, federal lands, and Indian reservations. It provides insights into land use, economic reliance, and cultural intersections.
Comparison of Frontier Counties with Superrural Zipcodes
Poverty in the Frontier by County
This map illustrates poverty levels in frontier counties, highlighting areas with persistent poverty, income inequality, and over 40% of residents living below 200% of the poverty line.
Comparison of Non-Metro Recreation Counties and Frontier Counties
This map compares non-metro recreation counties with frontier counties, identifying areas engaged in recreation-related activities alongside rural frontier regions. Data highlights overlaps and distinctions.
Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Government Dependent Persons Per Sq Mile
This map identifies frontier counties classified as government-dependent, highlighting areas where federal, state, or local government employment significantly supports the local economy.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Manufacturing Dependent
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Government Dependent
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties reliant on government-related employment and services, emphasizing regions where public sector activity drives the local economy.
USA Frontier Contuies by ERS Typology Retirement Destination
This map highlights U.S. frontier counties identified as retirement destinations, showcasing areas with a higher concentration of retirees and their impact on local demographics and services.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Federal Lands
This map illustrates the distribution of U.S. frontier counties overlaid with federal lands, emphasizing areas where federally managed land plays a significant role in land use and resource management.
Farming Dependent ERS Typology Frontier Counties
This map showcases U.S. frontier counties categorized as farming-dependent, highlighting areas where agriculture significantly contributes to the local economy and community livelihoods.
Frontier Counties 2000 Update
This 2000 update by the Frontier Education Center identifies 812 U.S. frontier counties across 38 states, home to 9 million people. It explores geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics unique to these regions.
Frontier and Remote Maps 2010 Compiled
These maps highlight frontier areas across the U.S., focusing on population distribution, access to healthcare, and demographic factors like age, poverty, and ethnicity, emphasizing rural challenges and diversity.
Frontier and Remote Maps 2000 Compiled
Maps from 2000 highlight U.S. frontier counties, showing economic dependencies, federal land, and demographics. They reveal challenges and opportunities shaping these remote regions’ unique landscapes.
Frontier Designated Areas and Native American Lands 2010
2010 map highlights Frontier Designated Areas overlapping with Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian lands, showcasing unique cultural and geographic intersections across the U.S.
Frontier Areas and Percent Pop Aged 17 or Younger 2010
2010 map shows U.S. frontier areas with a focus on population aged 17 or younger, highlighting regions where youth populations exceed or fall below the national average of 24%.”
Frontier Areas and Percent Pop 65 and Older 2010
2010 map illustrates U.S. frontier areas by population aged 65 or older, comparing regions with senior populations above or below the national average of 13%, emphasizing demographic disparities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Population in Poverty 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas shows poverty levels, highlighting regions with rates above or below the national average of 15.3%, revealing significant economic disparities in rural communities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Non-White Population 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas highlights the percentage of non-white populations, comparing regions above and below the national average of 27.6%, showcasing racial diversity across rural communities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Hispanic Population 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas shows the percentage of Hispanic populations by county, comparing regions above and below the national average of 16.3%, highlighting demographic distribution trends.
FAR-ZIP Code Areas Maps 2010
FAR ZIP Code Areas maps (2010) illustrate varying levels of remoteness from urban populations, offering insight into geographic isolation and accessibility challenges across the United States.
FAR Maps 2019 – USDA ERS
Frontier and Remote (FAR) ZIP Code Areas, 2019: These maps highlight rural ZIP code areas categorized by levels of remoteness from urban populations, offering insights into regional accessibility.
MS Super Rural Zip Codes 2014
This 2014 map highlights ‘Super Rural’ areas designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, showcasing regions with limited urban resource access and significant rural challenges.
CAH-Map-2010
Mapped in 2010, this visual highlights Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in frontier areas, showing only 27% of CAHs located in these remote regions, emphasizing healthcare accessibility gaps.
BPHC Criterion County
Mapped in 2010, this map illustrates U.S. frontier counties based on the BPHC criterion, highlighting regions with population densities of 7 people or fewer per square mile in 48 states.
VIDA Report FINAL 1-21-2020
This 2020 report showcases the Village Investment and Development Act (VIDA), advocating for equitable investment in New Mexico’s frontier communities through grassroots planning and innovative solutions.
NRHA Frontier Definition Policy Paper Feb 2016
This 2016 NRHA policy paper defines “Frontier” areas, highlighting population density, remoteness, and access challenges, advocating flexible methodologies for equitable resource distribution.
FRONTIER A New Definition 1998
This 1998 report presents a consensus-driven frontier definition, incorporating population density, distance, and travel time to address unique challenges in frontier communities and policy planning.
WGA Policy Resolution – June 2004
This 2004 WGA policy resolution addresses rural and frontier health challenges, advocating for equitable Medicare reimbursements, telemedicine expansion, and support for innovative healthcare models.
WGA Policy Resolution – August 2001
This 2001 WGA resolution addresses rural and frontier healthcare challenges, advocating for Medicare fairness, workforce support, EMS flexibility, and leveraging telemedicine to enhance access.
NOSORH Policy: Frontier Definition 2007
This 2007 NOSORH policy statement defends the consensus frontier definition, advocating for inclusive criteria that address population density, distance, and travel time to improve rural health equity.
Frontier and Rural Health, Agenda for Action
This action agenda highlights persistent healthcare gaps in rural and frontier areas, advocating for financial incentives, equitable policies, and training programs to increase provider access and equity.
NCFC Testimony – Rising Cost of Health Care
This 2002 testimony highlights the impact of rising healthcare costs on rural employers and employees, advocating for systemic reforms to improve access, affordability, and health equity.
Comments from NCFC
This 2007 NCFC comment emphasizes the need for waivers and reconsideration in RUCA-based classifications, advocating for flexible criteria to better serve rural and frontier communities.
Frontier Health Centers – Front Line Health Care
This 1998 report analyzes Frontier Health Centers’ role in rural healthcare, emphasizing their resilience in providing essential services to underserved populations despite limited resources and infrastructure.
Public Health Infrastructure – Comparison of Four Frontier States
This 1999 report compares public health infrastructures in four frontier states, highlighting challenges like isolation and low population density, and advocating for tailored funding and policy solutions.
Briefing Paper – Structural Barriers to Federal Programs
This 2004 briefing paper identifies structural barriers in federal programs impacting frontier communities, including funding floors and capitation, and advocates for tailored solutions to ensure equity.
Briefing Paper – Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Frontier Areas
This 2004 paper examines the mental health crisis in frontier areas, proposing innovative solutions like community health aides, cross-training providers, and integrating culturally sensitive care.
Economic Typology for Rural and Frontier Counties Non-Exclusive Categories
Explore key economic trends shaping frontier and rural counties. This resource highlights farming, federal lands, mining, and more to provide insights into diverse regional economies.
2012 Frontier Criteria Used by SORHs
State offices use various criteria to define frontier areas, including the 1998 NCFC Matrix, population density, and RUCA classifications. This resource provides an overview of these approaches.
Chart of Federal Land Use Percentages by State
Explore how federal land is used and distributed across the U.S. From forests and wildlife to grazing and parks, these insights highlight land usage and state-by-state ownership percentages.
NRHA Frontier Definition Policy Paper Feb 2016
This NRHA policy paper defines “Frontier” as remote, sparsely populated areas facing unique challenges like limited healthcare access, economic barriers, and isolation, advocating tailored methodologies for support.
AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report 22420 Singles
AARP’s report highlights initiatives for enhancing rural livability, addressing challenges in housing, healthcare, and community connection, focusing on innovative, inclusive solutions for all ages.
A Century of Culture Clash
This report explores the enduring American frontier, debunking myths while highlighting innovations and challenges in sparsely populated communities, focusing on health, culture, and policy solutions.
Training Health Workers via Distance Education
This 2006 report examines training Community Health Workers in frontier areas using distance education and technology to overcome barriers, ensuring accessible healthcare and culturally competent support
News Article – Where are the Jobs
This 2003 article explores rural job challenges, highlighting the Civilian Conservation Corps’ legacy, the shift from farming to service jobs, and grassroots solutions for fair economic development.
News Article – From Maps to Myth
This analysis explores the evolution of the American frontier myth, connecting Census data and Turner’s thesis, highlighting how these shaped national identity and influenced cultural perceptions.
News Article: ‘Frontier’ Isn’t Dying, Just Drifting
This article examines the evolution of America’s frontier post-Census 2000, detailing rural growth, shifting demographics, and how modern development intersects with untamed wilderness.
New Article – Back to the Frontier
This 2003 article explores enduring frontier communities, addressing myths versus reality, isolation challenges, and the innovative efforts driving healthcare, economic, and cultural resilience.
NCFC Newsletter – Issue 6, Spring 2007
This 2007 newsletter celebrates 10 years of NCFC, highlighting frontier health projects, advocacy efforts, and innovative programs like SPOT, fostering wellness in rural and isolated communities.
NCFC Newsletter – Issues 1-3
This May 2004 newsletter showcases NCFC’s advocacy for frontier communities, highlighting expanded frontier definitions, innovative health projects like HMS, and holistic rural development strategies.
Innovations: Hidalgo Medical Services (Lordsburg, NM)
Addressing the Nursing Shortage
This December 2004 report highlights innovative strategies addressing the nursing shortage in frontier areas, emphasizing education, retention, and community-based care solutions.
Innovations: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Montpelier, ID
This 2008 report highlights Bear Lake Memorial Hospital as a frontier healthcare leader, showcasing innovations in local health services, economic development, and community resilience.
2003-2004 Frontier Education Center Annual Report
The Frontier Education Center’s 2003-2004 report highlights efforts to support frontier communities, improve healthcare access, and promote leadership in rural areas through outreach and policy initiatives.
2002-2003 Frontier Education Center Annual Report
The 2002-2003 report details Frontier Education Center’s efforts in healthcare access, community support, and research, building connections across rural areas and advancing policy initiatives.
Annual Report – 2001-2002
The 2001-2002 report details efforts to support frontier communities through research, advocacy, healthcare projects, and establishing a National Clearinghouse for Frontier Community resources.
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NCFC Frontier Food Hub Tool Kit 2019
The Frontier Food Hub Toolkit (2019) provides a comprehensive guide for establishing and maintaining a food hub in rural and frontier communities, focusing on local food production, food pantry support, and economic sustainability.

NGA Rural Arts Report 2019
The 2019 NGA Rural Arts Report examines how arts and culture enrich rural communities, driving economic growth, preserving local heritage, and fostering social connections through creative initiatives.

Leading Change
“Leading Change” provides strategies for rural and frontier health care transformation, guiding State Offices of Rural Health in improving access, care coordination, and quality through effective technical assistance.

Frontier EMS Staffing, Volunteer and Paid
This document from 2005 examines the distribution of volunteer and paid EMS staffing in U.S. frontier communities, emphasizing workforce disparities and challenges unique to rural healthcare systems.

Annual Meeting Report
This 2005 report outlines discussions from the Frontier and Rural Expert Panel’s first annual meeting, addressing critical healthcare challenges in frontier areas, including workforce training, EMS staffing, and Medicare impacts.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel March 2006 Tucson, AZ
The 2006 meeting summary of the Frontier and Rural Expert Panel highlights discussions on leveraging health information technology, addressing Medicare impacts, and enhancing rural healthcare infrastructure.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel May 2007 Washington DC
The 2007 Frontier and Rural Expert Panel discussed rural poverty, active living, and wellness, addressing social and geographic disparities to promote healthier lifestyles in frontier communities.

Frontier and Rural Expert Panel May 2010 Abq, NM
The 2010 Frontier and Rural Expert Panel meeting in Albuquerque explored how geographic and demographic factors shape healthcare delivery in frontier communities, emphasizing challenges linked to federal land use and access.

Economic Dependence 2004 ERS County Typology Frontier Counties
The 2004 ERS County Typology outlines economic dependence across U.S. counties, categorized by industries such as farming, mining, manufacturing, services, and government, with a focus on frontier counties.
US Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Transfers Dependent
The 2004 ERS County Typology examines U.S. frontier counties experiencing housing stress and economic dependence on transfer payments. It highlights disparities in housing access and reliance on federal support
Economic Dependence 2004 ERS County Typology USA Counties
The 2004 ERS County Typology maps categorize U.S. counties by economic reliance on industries such as farming, mining, manufacturing, government, services, and non-specialized sectors, showing regional dependencies.
Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Service Dependent
These maps compare frontier counties with superrural zip codes and highlight service-dependent areas based on ERS typology. They offer insights into geographic and economic distinctions within the U.S.
USA Frontier Counties 2000 Consensus
The 2000 Census map highlights U.S. frontier counties, defined by low population density and geographic isolation. This resource visualizes areas meeting the Frontier Education Center’s criteria for remoteness.
High Income Inequality and High Poverty Counties in the United States Census 2000
These maps highlight U.S. counties based on the 2000 Census, focusing on retirement destinations and areas with persistent poverty and high income inequality. The data underscores regional socioeconomic disparities.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Mining Dependent
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties classified as mining-dependent based on ERS typology. It highlights regions where mining significantly contributes to economic activity and population distribution.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Persistent Poverty
These maps illustrate persistent poverty in U.S. counties based on the 2004 ERS Typology, highlighting frontier and non-frontier regions where poverty rates have remained consistently high over time.
USA Frontier Counties 1990 – 2000
This map compares U.S. frontier counties from 1990 to 2000, illustrating regions designated as frontier in one or both years. It highlights shifts and consistencies in county classifications over the decade.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Federal Lands Persistent Poverty Government and Transfer Dependent
This map showcases U.S. frontier counties intersecting with federal lands, persistent poverty, and dependency on government or transfer income. It highlights overlapping challenges and economic reliance across these regions.
Farming Dependent ERS Typology Frontier Counties Federal Lands and Indian Reservations
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties with significant overlap between farming-dependent areas, federal lands, and Indian reservations. It provides insights into land use, economic reliance, and cultural intersections.
Comparison of Frontier Counties with Superrural Zipcodes
Poverty in the Frontier by County
This map illustrates poverty levels in frontier counties, highlighting areas with persistent poverty, income inequality, and over 40% of residents living below 200% of the poverty line.
Comparison of Non-Metro Recreation Counties and Frontier Counties
This map compares non-metro recreation counties with frontier counties, identifying areas engaged in recreation-related activities alongside rural frontier regions. Data highlights overlaps and distinctions.
Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Government Dependent Persons Per Sq Mile
This map identifies frontier counties classified as government-dependent, highlighting areas where federal, state, or local government employment significantly supports the local economy.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Manufacturing Dependent
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Government Dependent
This map illustrates U.S. frontier counties reliant on government-related employment and services, emphasizing regions where public sector activity drives the local economy.
USA Frontier Contuies by ERS Typology Retirement Destination
This map highlights U.S. frontier counties identified as retirement destinations, showcasing areas with a higher concentration of retirees and their impact on local demographics and services.
USA Frontier Counties by ERS Typology Federal Lands
This map illustrates the distribution of U.S. frontier counties overlaid with federal lands, emphasizing areas where federally managed land plays a significant role in land use and resource management.
Farming Dependent ERS Typology Frontier Counties
This map showcases U.S. frontier counties categorized as farming-dependent, highlighting areas where agriculture significantly contributes to the local economy and community livelihoods.
Frontier Counties 2000 Update
This 2000 update by the Frontier Education Center identifies 812 U.S. frontier counties across 38 states, home to 9 million people. It explores geographic, demographic, and economic characteristics unique to these regions.
Frontier and Remote Maps 2010 Compiled
These maps highlight frontier areas across the U.S., focusing on population distribution, access to healthcare, and demographic factors like age, poverty, and ethnicity, emphasizing rural challenges and diversity.
Frontier and Remote Maps 2000 Compiled
Maps from 2000 highlight U.S. frontier counties, showing economic dependencies, federal land, and demographics. They reveal challenges and opportunities shaping these remote regions’ unique landscapes.
Frontier Designated Areas and Native American Lands 2010
2010 map highlights Frontier Designated Areas overlapping with Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian lands, showcasing unique cultural and geographic intersections across the U.S.
Frontier Areas and Percent Pop Aged 17 or Younger 2010
2010 map shows U.S. frontier areas with a focus on population aged 17 or younger, highlighting regions where youth populations exceed or fall below the national average of 24%.”
Frontier Areas and Percent Pop 65 and Older 2010
2010 map illustrates U.S. frontier areas by population aged 65 or older, comparing regions with senior populations above or below the national average of 13%, emphasizing demographic disparities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Population in Poverty 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas shows poverty levels, highlighting regions with rates above or below the national average of 15.3%, revealing significant economic disparities in rural communities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Non-White Population 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas highlights the percentage of non-white populations, comparing regions above and below the national average of 27.6%, showcasing racial diversity across rural communities.
Frontier Areas and Percent of Hispanic Population 2010
2010 map of U.S. frontier areas shows the percentage of Hispanic populations by county, comparing regions above and below the national average of 16.3%, highlighting demographic distribution trends.
FAR-ZIP Code Areas Maps 2010
FAR ZIP Code Areas maps (2010) illustrate varying levels of remoteness from urban populations, offering insight into geographic isolation and accessibility challenges across the United States.
FAR Maps 2019 – USDA ERS
Frontier and Remote (FAR) ZIP Code Areas, 2019: These maps highlight rural ZIP code areas categorized by levels of remoteness from urban populations, offering insights into regional accessibility.
MS Super Rural Zip Codes 2014
This 2014 map highlights ‘Super Rural’ areas designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, showcasing regions with limited urban resource access and significant rural challenges.
CAH-Map-2010
Mapped in 2010, this visual highlights Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in frontier areas, showing only 27% of CAHs located in these remote regions, emphasizing healthcare accessibility gaps.
BPHC Criterion County
Mapped in 2010, this map illustrates U.S. frontier counties based on the BPHC criterion, highlighting regions with population densities of 7 people or fewer per square mile in 48 states.
VIDA Report FINAL 1-21-2020
This 2020 report showcases the Village Investment and Development Act (VIDA), advocating for equitable investment in New Mexico’s frontier communities through grassroots planning and innovative solutions.
NRHA Frontier Definition Policy Paper Feb 2016
This 2016 NRHA policy paper defines “Frontier” areas, highlighting population density, remoteness, and access challenges, advocating flexible methodologies for equitable resource distribution.
FRONTIER A New Definition 1998
This 1998 report presents a consensus-driven frontier definition, incorporating population density, distance, and travel time to address unique challenges in frontier communities and policy planning.
WGA Policy Resolution – June 2004
This 2004 WGA policy resolution addresses rural and frontier health challenges, advocating for equitable Medicare reimbursements, telemedicine expansion, and support for innovative healthcare models.
WGA Policy Resolution – August 2001
This 2001 WGA resolution addresses rural and frontier healthcare challenges, advocating for Medicare fairness, workforce support, EMS flexibility, and leveraging telemedicine to enhance access.
NOSORH Policy: Frontier Definition 2007
This 2007 NOSORH policy statement defends the consensus frontier definition, advocating for inclusive criteria that address population density, distance, and travel time to improve rural health equity.
Frontier and Rural Health, Agenda for Action
This action agenda highlights persistent healthcare gaps in rural and frontier areas, advocating for financial incentives, equitable policies, and training programs to increase provider access and equity.
NCFC Testimony – Rising Cost of Health Care
This 2002 testimony highlights the impact of rising healthcare costs on rural employers and employees, advocating for systemic reforms to improve access, affordability, and health equity.
Comments from NCFC
This 2007 NCFC comment emphasizes the need for waivers and reconsideration in RUCA-based classifications, advocating for flexible criteria to better serve rural and frontier communities.
Frontier Health Centers – Front Line Health Care
This 1998 report analyzes Frontier Health Centers’ role in rural healthcare, emphasizing their resilience in providing essential services to underserved populations despite limited resources and infrastructure.
Public Health Infrastructure – Comparison of Four Frontier States
This 1999 report compares public health infrastructures in four frontier states, highlighting challenges like isolation and low population density, and advocating for tailored funding and policy solutions.
Briefing Paper – Structural Barriers to Federal Programs
This 2004 briefing paper identifies structural barriers in federal programs impacting frontier communities, including funding floors and capitation, and advocates for tailored solutions to ensure equity.
Briefing Paper – Access to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Frontier Areas
This 2004 paper examines the mental health crisis in frontier areas, proposing innovative solutions like community health aides, cross-training providers, and integrating culturally sensitive care.
Economic Typology for Rural and Frontier Counties Non-Exclusive Categories
Explore key economic trends shaping frontier and rural counties. This resource highlights farming, federal lands, mining, and more to provide insights into diverse regional economies.
2012 Frontier Criteria Used by SORHs
State offices use various criteria to define frontier areas, including the 1998 NCFC Matrix, population density, and RUCA classifications. This resource provides an overview of these approaches.
Chart of Federal Land Use Percentages by State
Explore how federal land is used and distributed across the U.S. From forests and wildlife to grazing and parks, these insights highlight land usage and state-by-state ownership percentages.
NRHA Frontier Definition Policy Paper Feb 2016
This NRHA policy paper defines “Frontier” as remote, sparsely populated areas facing unique challenges like limited healthcare access, economic barriers, and isolation, advocating tailored methodologies for support.
AARP Rural Livability Workshop Report 22420 Singles
AARP’s report highlights initiatives for enhancing rural livability, addressing challenges in housing, healthcare, and community connection, focusing on innovative, inclusive solutions for all ages.
A Century of Culture Clash
This report explores the enduring American frontier, debunking myths while highlighting innovations and challenges in sparsely populated communities, focusing on health, culture, and policy solutions.
Training Health Workers via Distance Education
This 2006 report examines training Community Health Workers in frontier areas using distance education and technology to overcome barriers, ensuring accessible healthcare and culturally competent support
News Article – Where are the Jobs
This 2003 article explores rural job challenges, highlighting the Civilian Conservation Corps’ legacy, the shift from farming to service jobs, and grassroots solutions for fair economic development.
News Article – From Maps to Myth
This analysis explores the evolution of the American frontier myth, connecting Census data and Turner’s thesis, highlighting how these shaped national identity and influenced cultural perceptions.
News Article: ‘Frontier’ Isn’t Dying, Just Drifting
This article examines the evolution of America’s frontier post-Census 2000, detailing rural growth, shifting demographics, and how modern development intersects with untamed wilderness.
New Article – Back to the Frontier
This 2003 article explores enduring frontier communities, addressing myths versus reality, isolation challenges, and the innovative efforts driving healthcare, economic, and cultural resilience.
NCFC Newsletter – Issue 6, Spring 2007
This 2007 newsletter celebrates 10 years of NCFC, highlighting frontier health projects, advocacy efforts, and innovative programs like SPOT, fostering wellness in rural and isolated communities.
NCFC Newsletter – Issues 1-3
This May 2004 newsletter showcases NCFC’s advocacy for frontier communities, highlighting expanded frontier definitions, innovative health projects like HMS, and holistic rural development strategies.
Innovations: Hidalgo Medical Services (Lordsburg, NM)
Addressing the Nursing Shortage
This December 2004 report highlights innovative strategies addressing the nursing shortage in frontier areas, emphasizing education, retention, and community-based care solutions.
Innovations: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Montpelier, ID
This 2008 report highlights Bear Lake Memorial Hospital as a frontier healthcare leader, showcasing innovations in local health services, economic development, and community resilience.
2003-2004 Frontier Education Center Annual Report
The Frontier Education Center’s 2003-2004 report highlights efforts to support frontier communities, improve healthcare access, and promote leadership in rural areas through outreach and policy initiatives.
2002-2003 Frontier Education Center Annual Report
The 2002-2003 report details Frontier Education Center’s efforts in healthcare access, community support, and research, building connections across rural areas and advancing policy initiatives.
Annual Report – 2001-2002
The 2001-2002 report details efforts to support frontier communities through research, advocacy, healthcare projects, and establishing a National Clearinghouse for Frontier Community resources.