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Steven Solomon, Water: The Epic Struggle For Wealth, Power, And Civilization, Brooklynn J. Wynween Dec 2011

Steven Solomon, Water: The Epic Struggle For Wealth, Power, And Civilization, Brooklynn J. Wynween

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Review of Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization, by Steven Solomon


Time Trends In Expenditures For Rural Veterans' Healthcare, Alan N. West, Todd A. Mackenzie Dec 2011

Time Trends In Expenditures For Rural Veterans' Healthcare, Alan N. West, Todd A. Mackenzie

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

We studied rural-urban differences in medical spending trends over eleven years for VA as well as non-VA care received by male veterans who used any VA services, and compared those trends to trends for other healthcare-using men. Using inflation-adjusted annual medical expenditures for non-veterans, VA users, and other veterans who participated in Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys from 1996 through 2006, we examined trends in spending on inpatient, hospital-based outpatient, office-based, pharmacy, and other care, by major payers (self/family, private insurance, Medicare, other sources, and VA), to assess changes in expenditures for the care of rural veterans, younger or older than …


Rural Veterans: Invisible Heroes, Special People, Special Issues, Hilda R. Heady Dec 2011

Rural Veterans: Invisible Heroes, Special People, Special Issues, Hilda R. Heady

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

introduction to the special issue


The Economic And Cultural Impacts Of Veterans On Rural America: The Case Of Iowa, Dan Krier, C. Richard Stockner, Paul Lasley Dec 2011

The Economic And Cultural Impacts Of Veterans On Rural America: The Case Of Iowa, Dan Krier, C. Richard Stockner, Paul Lasley

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Rural America has long been a crucial supplier of recruits and civilian personnel to the U.S. military. Rural America is also an essential source of cultural and political support for military activity. After their tours of duty have ended, many veterans return to rural communities where they continue to carry the values of their military experiences and extend military traditions into rural culture. Far away from the Pentagon and other corridors of military power live millions of geographically-dispersed rural veterans whose Veterans Administration benefits (cash payments, loans, medical care) and retirement pensions flow into, and become a crucial economic support …


Mental Health Status And Perceived Barriers To Seeking Treatment In Rural Reserve Component Veterans, Elizabeth A. Bennett, Michael Crabtree, Mary E. Schaffer, Thomas W. Britt Dec 2011

Mental Health Status And Perceived Barriers To Seeking Treatment In Rural Reserve Component Veterans, Elizabeth A. Bennett, Michael Crabtree, Mary E. Schaffer, Thomas W. Britt

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

National Guard and Reserve (RC) troops (N=617) primarily from the Appalachian Region in Southwestern Pennsylvania who recently returned from deployment in support of current military conflicts responded to a survey that assessed their demographics, mental health symptoms, help-seeking behaviors, barriers for not seeking treatment, deployment history, and stressors. Veterans were classified as rural (N = 334) or non-rural (N = 283). Rural participants reported a significantly greater number of issues with transportation/access in seeking mental health treatment, were more likely to perceive others as worse off as a reason not to seek treatment, had a more negative attitude …


Experiences Of Rural Non-Va Providers In Treating Dual Care Veterans And The Development Of Electronic Health Information Exchange Networks Between The Two Systems, Michelle A. Lampman, Keith J. Mueller Dec 2011

Experiences Of Rural Non-Va Providers In Treating Dual Care Veterans And The Development Of Electronic Health Information Exchange Networks Between The Two Systems, Michelle A. Lampman, Keith J. Mueller

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Findings are presented from two focus group discussions with rural non-VA (Veterans Administration) primary care providers to better understand their experience with treating dual care veterans, those who receive care from both VA and non-VA providers. Participants reported challenges related to a lack of communication and coordination between the VA and non-VA providers. Participants agreed that improvements must be made to the current healthcare delivery model for rural dual care veterans to support seamless care. Two case studies involving VA-supported projects currently focused on bridging the two systems through the establishment of electronic health information exchange (eHIE) networks in rural …


Commentary: Is It Time For A New Policy Or An Overdue Apology?, Hilda R. Heady Dec 2011

Commentary: Is It Time For A New Policy Or An Overdue Apology?, Hilda R. Heady

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

commentary by the special issue editor


Ptsd Treatment-Seeking Among Rural Latino Combat Veterans: A Review Of The Literature, Michael R. Duke, Roland S. Moore, Genevieve M. Ames Dec 2011

Ptsd Treatment-Seeking Among Rural Latino Combat Veterans: A Review Of The Literature, Michael R. Duke, Roland S. Moore, Genevieve M. Ames

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Latino combat soldiers report both higher prevalence and greater overall severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms than non-Hispanic Caucasians. However, these veterans face unique social and cultural barriers to accessing treatment for PTSD that distinguish them from their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Latino veterans who reside in rural settings face additional socio-cultural and structural impediments, in that they are likely to reside far from VA (Veterans Administration) medical facilities, have limited access to public transportation, and hold more conservative views toward mental health treatment than those residing in urban locales. However, little is known about the unique individual, sociocultural, and …


Jennifer Sherman, Those Who Work, Those Who Don't: Poverty, Morality, And Family In Rural America, Peter A. Kindle Dec 2011

Jennifer Sherman, Those Who Work, Those Who Don't: Poverty, Morality, And Family In Rural America, Peter A. Kindle

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Review of Those Who Work, Those Who Don’t: Poverty, Morality, and Family in Rural America, by Jennifer Sherman


Examination Of Post-Service Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Rural And Urban Military Members Of The Millennium Cohort Study, Susan P. Proctor, Timothy S. Wells, Kelly A. Jones, Edward J. Boyco, Tyler C. Smith Dec 2011

Examination Of Post-Service Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Rural And Urban Military Members Of The Millennium Cohort Study, Susan P. Proctor, Timothy S. Wells, Kelly A. Jones, Edward J. Boyco, Tyler C. Smith

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Little information exists on the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of U.S. veterans based on rural (versus urban) status, especially those in younger age groups, and whether deployment influences this outcome. We addressed these questions in the Millennium Cohort Study, a prospective investigation of U.S. military personnel assessed first in 2001 and then subsequently every three years via self-administered questionnaires. Participants separated from the military at the time of the most recent survey were eligible (n = 10,738). HRQL was assessed using the SF-36V Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores. Rural status was assigned from zip …


Transitioning To The Civilian Workforce: Issues Impacting The Reentry Of Rural Women Veterans, Celia Renteria Szelwach, Jill Steinkogler, Ellen R. Badger, Ria Muttukumaru Dec 2011

Transitioning To The Civilian Workforce: Issues Impacting The Reentry Of Rural Women Veterans, Celia Renteria Szelwach, Jill Steinkogler, Ellen R. Badger, Ria Muttukumaru

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Women veterans seeking employment in rural areas often face several challenges, such as geographical barriers, limited employment opportunities, and a lack of childcare resources within their respective communities. This exploratory study builds on the 2001 report by the Women’s Research & Education Institute (WREI), which outlined the effects of military service on women veterans’ civilian employment prospects. In addition, it explores the specific challenges through a review of current literature, assessment of Bureau of Labor Statistics datasets, and the conduct and analysis of qualitative interviews. Addressing the needs of women veterans returning to rural environments for employment requires a three-pronged …


Addressing The Health Needs Of Rural Native Veterans: Assessment And Recommendations, Tim D. Noe, Carol E. Kaufman, Elizabeth A. Brooks, Nancy K. Daily, Byron D. Bair, Jay H. Shore Dec 2011

Addressing The Health Needs Of Rural Native Veterans: Assessment And Recommendations, Tim D. Noe, Carol E. Kaufman, Elizabeth A. Brooks, Nancy K. Daily, Byron D. Bair, Jay H. Shore

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Native Veterans comprise unique populations within the VeteransAdministration (VA) system of care and represent a proud tradition of military service. Limited healthcare data available on rural Native veterans indicate significant disparities in access to care and health status compared with other populations. This article provides an assessment of current challenges, barriers, and issues related to addressing the healthcare needs of rural Native veterans and offers recommendations to improve healthcare for this special population. To meet the needs of rural Native veterans it will be important to: conduct needs assessments to gather important health data about rural Native veterans; develop a …


Brazilian Women's Soccer Player Enjoys Success As Civil Engineering Major At Um, Edwin Smith Dec 2011

Brazilian Women's Soccer Player Enjoys Success As Civil Engineering Major At Um, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Memorabilia Of Two Legendary Bluesmen Find Permanent Home In Blues Archive, Edwin B. Smith Dec 2011

Memorabilia Of Two Legendary Bluesmen Find Permanent Home In Blues Archive, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Special Additions Donated To Eastland Collection, Emilie Bramlett Dec 2011

Special Additions Donated To Eastland Collection, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Library Momentum Propelled By Donors, Michael Upton Dec 2011

Library Momentum Propelled By Donors, Michael Upton

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Integration-Era Editor Of Student Newspaper Donates Letters, Other Memorabilia To Um, Elaine Pugh Dec 2011

Integration-Era Editor Of Student Newspaper Donates Letters, Other Memorabilia To Um, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Donations To Aicpa Library Expand Research Opportunities, Elaine Pugh Dec 2011

Donations To Aicpa Library Expand Research Opportunities, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Brown Bag Lectures Examine Civil Rights, Erin Parsons Dec 2011

Brown Bag Lectures Examine Civil Rights, Erin Parsons

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Libraries Wish List, University Libraries Dec 2011

Libraries Wish List, University Libraries

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Digital Technology Allows Clearer Observation Of Unpublished Faulkner Poetry, Edwin B. Smith Dec 2011

Digital Technology Allows Clearer Observation Of Unpublished Faulkner Poetry, Edwin B. Smith

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Scrapbook Gift To Library Archives Chronicles Ole Miss Integration, Elaine Pugh Dec 2011

Scrapbook Gift To Library Archives Chronicles Ole Miss Integration, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Message From The Dean, Julia Rholes Dec 2011

Message From The Dean, Julia Rholes

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


New Library Instruction Classrooms Better Accommodate Large Classes, Emilie Bramlett Dec 2011

New Library Instruction Classrooms Better Accommodate Large Classes, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Donation Provides Insight Into Theater, Entertainment, Erin Parsons Dec 2011

Donation Provides Insight Into Theater, Entertainment, Erin Parsons

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Starbucks Opens In Library, Staff Report Dec 2011

Starbucks Opens In Library, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Civil Rights In Mississippi Focus Of Exhibit, Staff Report Dec 2011

Civil Rights In Mississippi Focus Of Exhibit, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


$1 Million Gift Provides Long-Term Library Funding, Tina H. Hahn Dec 2011

$1 Million Gift Provides Long-Term Library Funding, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


Um Helps Hernando Survey Parks And Recreation Needs, Deborah Purnell Dec 2011

Um Helps Hernando Survey Parks And Recreation Needs, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

No abstract provided.


December 6, 2011, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate Dec 2011

December 6, 2011, University Of Mississippi. Faculty Senate

Meeting Minutes

Minutes for the December 6, 2011 meeting of the University of Mississippi Faculty Senate.