Rural Health
News by Topic: Community and economic development
Nov 12, 2025 - Summarizes discussions at a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine webinar describing barriers and facilitators in accessing diagnostic care for rural residents. Highlights projects increasing access to primary and diagnostic care including school-based health centers, mobile units, telehealth, and artificial intelligence. Notes the connection between rural community investment and improving access to diagnostic care.
Source: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine News
Nov 4, 2025 - Discusses childcare access challenges in rural farming communities, community infrastructure that makes formal child care possible, and the impact of childcare access on a community's workforce.
Source: Delta Farm Press
Nov 3, 2025 - Highlights the beginnings and growth of a rural training program in the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Discusses the focus on community involvement, workforce shortages, recruitment and retention, financial challenges, and the economic impact of healthcare.
Source: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine Newsroom
Oct 30, 2025 - Highlights the childcare shortage in a rural Indiana community and a partnership with students through the Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement to address it. Discusses working within communities and the connection between childcare and workforce development.
Source: Indiana University Bloomington Center for Rural Engagement News
Oct 22, 2025 - Analyzes recent and projected population shift data to describe anticipated changes to Appalachian communities. Discusses the impact declining population would have on those communities and vital services in them such as hospitals, emergency services, schools, and more.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Oct 16, 2025 - Discusses challenges with offering childcare in rural communities as well as the strengths they have in solving those challenges. Discusses local collaboration, the economic benefits of available childcare, and childcare trends for rural communities. Describes projects in rural communities across the country to focusing on transportation, workforce training, funding, and home-based programs.
Source: National Association of Counties County News