This section provides information on health in rural communities. Best Practices, planning tools, funding resources, and general assistance through federal and state programs and/or organizations in this area.
American Academy of Family Physicians. "Its mission has been to preserve and promote the science and art of family medicine and to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care for patients of all ages."
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. "Is the largest and only full-service professional membership organization in the United States for Nurse Practitioners of all specialties."
American College of Nurse-Midwives. "...provides research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress."