A healthy population is vital to the economic and social development of the Appalachian
Region. Health care should be comprehensive, affordable, and tailored to the specific
needs of each community. Reducing health disparities will require a multifaceted
approach, focusing on health care workforce recruitment, infrastructure development,
and improved access to care.
Sources of Funding
Organizations that offer funding for health care projects.
Best Practices in Health Care
Completed health care projects that proved to be effective.
Examples of ARC Health Care Projects
Current health care programs that are achieving notable results.
Data and Research Reports
Research reports, data, and statistics from ARC and other sources.
News and Events
News, conferences, and training throughout the Region.
ARC J-1 Visa Waivers Additional Resources Spotlight on Health Care Issues
Articles on important health care issues in Appalachia.
Substance Abuse
Cervical Cancer Screening
ARC/CDC Partnership to Reduce Diabetes
Telemedicine's Uses in Appalachia
Directory of Health Care Resources
Referrals to federal agencies, university-based health care programs, and other
organizations that offer research, training, access to funding, prevention programs,
and more.
Questions on this topic?
Contact ARC health staff at health@arc.gov.
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