The Rural Health Action Network Enhanced Outreach Initiative: Year 2 Interim Evaluation Report

Authors

Mary Lindsey Smith PhD, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Evelyn Ali BS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler InstituteFollow
Tyler Egeland BA, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Katie Rosingana BA, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1-2024

Abstract

Healthy Community Coalition (HCC), in coordination with the Rural Health Action Network (RHAN) of greater Franklin County, is implementing a multi-faceted outreach program to improve health outcomes among the rural poor living with chronic conditions in greater Franklin County, Maine. The goals of the Franklin County Rural Health Action Network Enhanced Outreach Initiative (RHAN-EOI) include: (1) Expand access to quality services; (2) Expand training for community health extenders; (3) Decrease hospital admissions, emergency department use, and costs; and (4) Improve communication and care coordination across project partners. This report highlights the implementation and progress of HCC RHAN in Year 2. For more information, please contact Lindsey Smith at m.lindsey.smith@maine.edu

Recommended Citation

Smith, Mary Lindsey PhD; Ali, Evelyn BS; Egeland, Tyler BA; and Rosingana, Katie BA, "The Rural Health Action Network Enhanced Outreach Initiative: Year 2 Interim Evaluation Report" (2024). Substance Use Research & Evaluation. 70.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/substance-use-research-and-evaluation/70