Rural Health
News by Topic: Access
Sep 30, 2024 - Highlights research project underway at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to develop a mobile imaging system to expand access to advanced medical screening in rural communities. Notes the importance of early screening for the effective treatment of a range of chronic health conditions, and the lack of both screening equipment and trained specialists in many rural areas.
Source: Chapelboro.com
Sep 26, 2024 - Announcement of an initiative led by the American Heart Association to expand and strengthen stroke care across Minnesota. Describes how the initiative will work to improve services for rural populations and for those with limited English proficiency. Notes that the initiative is funded primarily by a grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Source: American Heart Association News
Sep 26, 2024 - Announces the distribution of more than $1.5 billion in grant funding through the State Opioid Response (SOR), Tribal Opioid Response (TOR), and SOR/TOR Technical Assistance programs. Highlights funding priorities, including expanded services for individuals aged 16 to 25, expanded MOUD access for incarcerated populations, and services that utilize an integrated, whole-person approach.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Sep 26, 2024 - Describes efforts by the Kansas Department of Education to source local food for school meals in rural western Kansas. Discusses how the predominance of commodity crops has led to a lack of options for purchasing local fruits and vegetables. Highlights barriers faced by specialty crop growers and notes the health and economic benefits of more diversified local food systems.
Source: High Plains Public Radio
Sep 25, 2024 - Provides an overview of recent research showing widening disparities in life expectancy and health quality for rural and urban men near retirement age. Discusses possible contributing factors including higher rates of smoking, obesity, and cardiovascular conditions among rural men. Notes expected challenges for rural communities as residents age and provider shortages persist.
Source: USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics
Sep 25, 2024 - Reports on high rates of RSV among infants and young children in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska. Notes that RSV-related hospitalizations of local children dropped significantly after the introduction of a new vaccine in 2023. Describes current efforts by local health officials to distribute immunizations in remote villages.
Source: Alaska Public Media
Sep 24, 2024 - Announces funding for supporting rural health care from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The funding prioritizes maternal health, behavioral health, and expanding access to care.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FCC: Promoting Telehealth in Rural America
Federal Register
Sep 24, 2024 - Notice of final rule from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcing the approval of an information collection associated with the rules outlined in the January 11, 2024, final rule and the FCC's Third Report and Order. Amendments to sections 54.601(b) and (c) (amendatory instruction 2) and 54.622(e)(1)(i) through (ii) and (i)(3)(iv) (amendatory instruction 4) are effective September 24, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 24, 2024 - Discusses oral healthcare gaps in rural Colorado and a university's aim to close those gaps by training rural dentists. Profiles students in the program and their motivations for working in rural communities, notably mentorship, rural culture, and increasing access to oral healthcare.
Source: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Dental Medicine Newsroom
Sep 24, 2024 - Discusses efforts to reduce emergency medical service (EMS) response times for rural Arkansas residents in need of emergency care. The volunteer group has been trained with basic EMS and can respond while waiting for full EMS teams to arrive.
Source: KARK