Rural Health
News by Topic: Health workforce shortage designations

LSU Health New Orleans' Rural Track Scholars Program for Dentists Impacts Communities Across the State

Mar 12, 2026 - Highlights a dentist practicing in rural Louisiana following graduation from a rural-focused track in his dental program. Describes the distribution of dentists in Louisiana, noting that 86% of Louisiana residents live in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area.

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HRSA: Request for Public Comment on the Updated Criteria for Determining Maternity Care Health Professional Target Areas Federal Register

Feb 3, 2026 - Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on proposed updates to the criteria for determining Maternity Care Target Areas (MCTAs), geographic areas within Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that have a shortage of maternity care health professionals. Comments are due by March 5, 2026.

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