Rural Health
News by Topic: Health workforce pipeline
Oct 24, 2025 - Profiles a University of Nebraska at Kearney student athlete participating in a program to increase the rural healthcare workforce in the state. Describes the program's experiential learning opportunities as well as how religion and sports are helping prepare him to work in rural healthcare.
Source: Central Nebraska Today
Oct 14, 2025 - Highlights a newly funded program in an Alabama community college to address workforce shortages in rural Alabama. The program aims to recruit local residents into healthcare positions through facility tours, shadowing opportunities, and clinicals in rural facilities. Additionally, new degree pathways and dual enrollment programs will allow students to obtain credentials more quickly.
Source: WDHN
Oct 1, 2025 - Student leaders in Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine discuss how they became interested in practicing rural health. Highlights efforts by the School of Medicine to incorporate opportunities for rural experiences into the program.
Sep 15, 2025 - Announces a new pathway for enrolled American Indian/Alaska Native members to participate in a free post-baccalaureate program aiming to recruit, train, and retain medical students for tribal communities. The program is open to previously unsuccessful medical school applicants. Discusses the differences in health outcomes for tribal communities.
Source: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine News
Sep 9, 2025 - Highlights the work, particularly in workforce training, of the Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health as it celebrates its 5 year anniversary. Describes a new program for introducing high school students to various health careers.