Rural North Research Briefs

Research brief cover pages
Brief Title and Link
Description of Brief
Rural North Roundtable Takeaways - 2023 Statewide Equity Convening
In September 2023, The California Department of Public Health, Office of Health Equity hosted a statewide convening on the topic of equity. During this convening, California Center for Rural Policy hosted a regional roundtable discussion with key equity staff from the Rural North. This brief is a high-level summary of this discussion. 
California's Rural North: Exploring the Roots of Health Disparities
A brief summarizing the takeaways from CCRP's Report California's Rural North: Exploring the Roots of Health Disparities. This brief covers the region's most significant health risks found in smoking, substance use, and mental well-being. 
California's Rural North: Public Health Workforce Recruitment and Retention
Public health workforce challenges persisting over the past two decades continue to be prevalent in the field today. This brief aims to identify the root causes of public health workforce attrition and provide evidence-based strategies to address workforce loss in rural areas. 

More research briefs to come!