The document outlines the services provided by the Rural Assistance Center (RAC), which helps rural communities access programs and information related to health and human services. It highlights various resources, including a website, customized assistance, and information on funding opportunities and rural health topics. Key personnel and contact information for further inquiries are also provided.

1. Health and Human Services Information for Rural AmericaPresented by Aubrey MadlerNN/LM GMR WebconferenceOctober 27, 2009

2. What Does RAC Do?Helps rural communities access full range of available programs, funding, and researchGathers information from many sources and provides easy access to information on our website2

3. Who We Are…Kristine Sande, MBA, Project DirectorInformation Specialists:Holly Gabriel, MPH, MLSAubrey Madler, MLSAlex McEllistrem-Evenson, MAKathy Spencer, MS, MLS3

4. RAC Information Specialists4

5. RAC ServicesWeb-Based Services http://www.raconline.orgListservs Subscribe on our websiteCustomized Assistance Phone: 1.800.270.1898 E-mail: info@raconline.orgALLFREE!

6. Who Uses RAC Services?Anyone seeking to maintain and improve the access, quality, and financial viability of rural health and human service delivery systems.

7. RACWEBSITE

8. Funding Summaries

9. Information Guides

10. Hot Topic Information Guides: Health Reform & American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

11. News & Events

12. Experts and Organizations

13. Publications & Maps

14. RAC MapsView and copy national maps on rural health and human services topicsCustomize maps in the CARES Maproomraconline.org/maps/

15. Electronic PublicationsRural Monitor newsletterPrimary Distribution: over 5,000Health UpdatesBi-MonthlyOver 4,500 subscribersHuman Services UpdatesMonthlyOver 3,400 subscribers

16. Browse by topic or stateSuccess Stories

17. State-specific Resources

18. Custom report tells whether a location is considered rural based on various definitions of ruralAm I Rural?

19. RAC Resource DatabaseSearch over 10,260 documents, tools, and organizations

20. Funding (560+)

21. Events (800+)Customized AssistancePersonalized assistance from Information Specialists with subject expertise, backed up by:The resources and staff of the Center for Rural Health and RUPRIThe expertise of our funder, the Office of Rural Health PolicyOther ORHP TA Centers & Rural Health Research CentersWide network of federal, state, and association contacts

22. Customized AssistanceWhat RAC Can Do to Help…Develop customized list of potential funding sources Locate statistics, data sources and mapsFind print and electronic documents Connect users to organizations, experts, and colleagues Locate the right federal or state contact

23. Contact RACPhone 1-800-270-1898FAX 1-800-270-1913Email info@raconline.orgHours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CentralWeb site: http://www.raconline.org