Resource Library
National Center for Frontier Communities has gathered and curated frontier related material from maps and definitions, to legislation and issues materials.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.