Reflecting our mission, our Center's goals are to
- Develop the methods and conduct the research necessary to provide a clear picture of health status, health care needs, and health services utilization among rural and minority populations
- Investigate the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving health and reducing barriers to care among rural and minority populations, especially those living in poverty
- Assess the resources available to and barriers experienced by rural and safety-net healthcare providers
- Promote the professional development of rural and minority researchers and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaborations between faculty and community partners wishing to engage in health disparities research
- Provide expert advice to national, state, and local government and to rural and minority constituency groups to empower policy development and advocacy
The Rural & Minority Health Research Center is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U1CRH30539, Rural Health Research Grant Program Cooperative Agreement. The R&MHRC’s website information should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. For more information about all the Rural Health Research Centers funded by FORHP, visit RuralHealthResearch.org
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Phone: 803-251-6317
Email: jmeberth@mailbox.sc.edu
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