Madeleine Pick, MPH

Phone: 612.625.9091
Email: pickx016@umn.edu

Division of Health Policy and Management
University of Minnesota
2221 University Ave. SE
Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Current Projects - (1)

Extent and Coverage of Rural PACE Services
Supporting independent living and aging in place for rural residents is more important than ever. This project will provide information on the extent and coverage of rural Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs, along with insights into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by PACE programs operating in rural areas.
Research center: University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Topics: Aging, Disabilities, Health disparities and health equity, Healthcare access, Home health, Social determinants of health

Key Informant Perspectives on Rural Housing and Health
Policy Brief
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 10/2023
In this policy brief, using content analysis of interview data, researchers share rural-specific housing barriers, including those that are related to health, as well as policy recommendations for addressing housing challenges to improve rural health.
Housing Quality by Disability, Race, Ethnicity, and Rural-Urban Location: Findings From the American Community Survey
Policy Brief
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 07/2023
In this policy brief, researchers examine rates of two key housing quality indicators (having incomplete plumbing and incomplete kitchen facilities) by rural-urban location, as well as at the intersections of racial/ethnic identity and disability status.
Rural School- and Community-Based Programs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 02/2023
The purpose of this case series is to highlight youth-focused and school- and community-based organizations that affirm and support LGBTQ+ individuals in their rural communities. These may serve as examples to others considering this work.

Improving Access to LGBTQIA+-Friendly Care in Rural Areas
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2022
The purpose of this case series is to highlight organizations doing exemplary work to improve access to and experiences of health care among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+) individuals in rural communities across the U.S.
Rural Community Organizations Building Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ+ Residents
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2022
The purpose of this case series is to highlight rural organizations doing exemplary work to build community among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/ questioning residents, and create a more inclusive environment in their communities.
Small-Town Pride Celebrations Supporting Social Connectedness & Well-Being for LGBTQ+ Rural Residents
University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center
Date: 06/2022
The purpose of this case series is to highlight organizations in two states doing exemplary work to celebrate and affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals in their rural communities through Pride events. These may serve as examples to others considering this work.