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Marcus J. Hopkins
Nov 5, 20221 min read

APPLI Launches Public Health Page


Geographic Rural locations Mountainous terrain Physician shortages Lack of specialists Rural hospital closures Technology gaps Income Cost of care Ability to afford care Poor insurance coverage No insurance coverage Not enrolled in Medicaid No Medicaid expansion Transportation Long distance travel Lack of vehicle Transportation costs No public transportation Poor road quality Weather-related issues Communication Reading deficiencies Poor health literacy Lack of trust in providers Cultural barriers Perceived or actual stigma Language barriers Age & Disability Mobility issues Lack of transportation Social isolation Lack of assistance Inability to communicate Technology barriers Barriers to Healthcare Access in Appalachia Follow us @APPLIOrg: www.appli.org
APPLI's Barriers to Care infographic

By: Marcus J. Hopkins

November 6th, 2022


The Appalachian Learning Initiative has launched the Public Health page on its website.


The page provides an overview of public health issues in Appalachia, including public health statistics, the barriers that Appalachians face to accessing healthcare services, and the Social Determinants of Health that underlie many of the health conditions experienced by people living in Appalachia.


As APPLI's work in the Public Health research and advocacy space grows over time, the page will expand to include information about how our community can get involved in improving both access to healthcare services and health outcomes across Appalachia's 423 counties and 8 independent Virginia cities.


While there is still work to be done, the new Public Health page serves as a launchpad for a forthcoming initiative that will be announced on Giving Tuesday (November 29th, 2022).


Check out the Public Health page:




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