Topics to consider in Rural Primary Care

Question 1

• percent of wisconsin that is considered rural?

Answer 1

26%

Question 2

what are common healthcare topics and challenges for rural america?

Answer 2

• older adult population compared to metro areas
• distance to care: able to seek primary care within 20 miles but specialty is harder
• mental health: accessibility, availibility and acceptability
• intimate partner violence
• opioid misuse: delay in specialty care can increase prescription
• alcohol overuse
• obesity
• drive times to emergency care