Rural Health
News by Topic: Health disparities
Jan 7, 2026 - Describes the work being done to launch an Alaska-specific service for a national helpline for Native people experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault. Notes that rurality and high rates of intimate partner violence in the state make the service needed.
Source: Alaska Beacon
Jan 6, 2026 - Describes suicide disparities for rural areas compared to urban ones and factors contributing to higher rural rates. Highlights policy measures addressing rural suicide in Montana and Washington.
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures