Rural Health
News by Topic: Health workforce supply and demand
Oct 15, 2025 - Highlights the work of rural health fellows at Augusta University in Georgia. Discusses the benefits to both the rural communities and the fellows themselves. Notes the potential for retaining fellows in rural practice where there are workforce shortages for both primary and specialty care.
Source: Jagwire
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 10, 2025 - A new survey describes access to healthcare challenges for residents in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Discusses workforce distribution, transportation, access to health insurance, and disparities for rural and other communities. Notes community strengths that could be used to close gaps.
Source: Finger Lakes 1