Rural Health
News by Topic: Leadership
Dec 23, 2025 - Profiles the Chair of Surgery at the University of South Dakota's Sanford School of Medicine. Describes his early education and work history as well as the need for and creation of a rural general surgery program.
Source: American College of Surgeons
CDC: Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Federal Register
Dec 18, 2025 - The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (BSC, NCIPC). BSC, NCIPC consists of up to 18 experts in pertinent disciplines involved in injury and violence prevention, including epidemiology, statistics, trauma surgery, rehabilitation medicine, behavioral science, health economics, and more. Nominations are due by February 28, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 20, 2025 - National Rural Health Day, a day to recognize the efforts of rural community members, healthcare providers, and other rural stakeholders, is being celebrated on November 20, 2025. Includes a collection of stories from around the country recognizing and celebrating National Rural Health Day.
Nov 17, 2025 - Announces the 2026 cohort of National Rural Health Association Rural Health Fellows, a program designed to develop rural health leaders.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Nov 6, 2025 - Highlights a food as medicine program at a rural Washington Critical Access Hospital, describing implementation and a focus on prevention to improve health outcomes. The program won the National Rural Health Association's 2025 Outstanding Rural Health Program award.
Source: National Rural Health Association