Rural Health
News by Topic: Health screening
Oct 28, 2026 - Highlights efforts to expand access to obstetric and gynecological care for rural Kentucky women, particularly for ovarian cancer screening and care as well as prenatal care and complications. Discusses the importance of partnerships between local providers and specialists.
Source: UK Now
Oct 26, 2026 - Describes ongoing research aiming to address cancer risk for firefighters by modifying the personal protective equipment worn during fire exposures. Notes that better protective gear would benefit rural fire departments that are often unable to screen firefighters for cancer.
Source: Public News Service
NIH: 2025-2026 IACC Summary of Advances
Federal Register
Oct 13, 2026 - Notice from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) seeking
research articles for consideration for inclusion in the
Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) Summary of
Advances. The Summary of Advances is a statutorily mandated
report that highlights the most consequential autism
research of the past year. Respondents may suggest up to
five peer-reviewed studies published since January 1, 2025,
and may also identify gaps in current autism research.
Comments must be submitted via the
web-based form by October 23, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Oct 1, 2026 - Announces new awarded funding in Alabama from the Rural Health Transformation Program. Initiatives include maternal and fetal health, emergency medical services for stroke response and treat-in-place services, simulation training, cancer screening and treatment, equipment upgrades, and workforce pipeline projects.
Source: Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Sep 25, 2026 - Discusses Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program funding for radon mitigation and increased access to cancer screenings through telehealth.
Source: Moline Dispatch & Rock Island Argus