Rural Health
News by Topic: Culture
May 13, 2026 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Minority Health (OMH) seeking comments on the reinstatement of an information collection titled "OMH Think Cultural Health." The Think Cultural Health (TCH) website is an initiative of HHS OMH that provides resources and tools to promote cultural and linguistic competency in health and healthcare. The information collected will be used to enable health and healthcare professionals to register for courses; obtain accredited continuing education credits; and help ensure that TCH offerings remain relevant, useful, and responsive to the needs of their target audiences. Comments are due by June 12, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
May 1, 2026 - Highlights 3 graduates of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine practicing comprehensive dentistry in rural Nevada and Texas.
Source: UNLV News Center
Apr 23, 2026 - Highlights 4 forensic healthcare programs from Indian Health Service providers in Wisconsin, Arizona, and New Mexico for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Includes resources and information for healthcare providers and the general public.
Source: Indian Health Service
Apr 8, 2026 - Highlights the Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit in Michigan, an event exploring the role of traditional food practices in fostering social connection and maintaining health for tribal communities.
Source: WKAR
Mar 16, 2026 - Describes student experiences in Rural Health Immersion, a program introducing medical students to rural healthcare practice and rural culture through the Maine Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Network. Discusses the program's impact on recruiting health workforce across Maine.
Source: University New England News