A federal program to combat the alarming rates of rural women dying from pregnancy complications has marked a first: It’s supporting an organization that serves predominantly Black counties in the Deep South. The news came Sept. 27, three months after…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is proposing a new policy aimed at dramatically reducing sexually transmitted infections in the United States. In a guidance document published Monday in the Federal Register, the CDC is seeking input on its…
“Covid is not pretty in a nursing home,” said Deb Wityk, a 70-year-old retired massage therapist who lives in one called Spurgeon Manor, in rural Iowa. She twice contracted the disease and is eager to get the newly approved vaccine…
Across the country, rural educators are grappling with evolving workforce demands in fascinating ways. In Florida: The Everglades are about to become a $300 million economic hub with the creation of the new Airglades International Airport … if the region can attract the…
Vaccination rates against flu and Covid-19 have declined since earlier in the pandemic and a new survey suggests significant portions of the U.S. population intend to forgo these vaccines this fall. The survey, conducted by the National Foundation for Infectious…
Tourism runs the economy in the old mining town of Silverton, Colorado. From skiers in the winter to hikers and four-wheelers and mountain enthusiasts of all stripes in the summer – without tourism, the town of around 600 people has…
It’s hard to quantify how much of an impact postpartum health visits have on new mothers in rural Crawfordsville, Indiana. “The word I generally use is immeasurable,” said Darren Forman, who runs Project Swaddle through the Crawfordsville Fire Department. “We’re…
Think the challenges faced by rural health systems can be solved utilizing solutions employed by urban providers? Think again! Financial pressures are more acute with low patient volume. Much poorer connectivity and a lack of local specialists further complicate accessibility…
With physicians experiencing high turnover and burnout during Covid-19 pandemic and rural hospitals closing, the shortage of doctors in rural America keeps getting worse. In 2023, 65% of rural areas had a shortage of primary care physicians, according to a…
Climate change is taking its toll on rural workers and not just by making it hotter. But while the threats are many, there is little legislation to protect them, officials said. In some states, legislators are even pulling back rules…