Rural Health
News by Topic: Community engagement and volunteerism
Jul 13, 2026 - Discusses disaster response and recovery measures rural West Virginia communities have implemented as a result of floods in 2016. Notes that rural communities may have additional recovery challenges as they are more likely to have aging populations and fewer resources.
Source: Public News Service
Jul 7, 2026 - Describes newly funded research to identify rural resident priorities in healthcare service and delivery and discusses the benefits of community-engaged research.
Source: ETSU News
Jul 7, 2026 - Describes disaster response and recovery plans and training for rural Hawaiian communities led by local organizations and community groups. Discusses the focus on local needs and risks, particularly the risk of isolation following a disaster.
Source: Civil Beat