Rural Health
News by Topic: Chronic disease management
May 22, 2026 - A proposed health initiative focused on chronic disease prevention could help residents of rural Ellis County, Kansas avoid preventable hospital visits. The Kansas Regional Chronic Disease Intelligence and Action Pilot Program would encourage use of shared data tools, evidence-based public health strategies, and regional coordination efforts.
Source: Hays Post
May 13, 2026 - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is
encouraging HRSA-funded health centers to expand efforts to
promote proper nutrition as part of the Administration's
Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. Expanding
access to food-based interventions can help improve health
outcomes for patients with chronic diseases and other
conditions.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration
May 12, 2026 - The Collaborative for Healthy Rural America announced that Instacart's new affiliation with the organization will help provide food access as part of healthcare delivery models focused on chronic disease prevention and rural healthcare access. The group is focused on helping states implement Rural Health Transformation initiatives.
Source: Pulse 2.0
May 1, 2026 - The Nez Perce Tribe's Nimiipuu Health Clinic and the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center at the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation offer diabetes management programs, providing patients access to registered dietitians, fitness classes and cooking classes.
Source: Northwest Public Broadcasting