Rural Health
News by Topic: Networking and collaboration
Aug 31, 2026 - Announces plans for the Lumbee River Health System, a new system aiming to join the Indian Health Service (IHS) in North Carolina. Describes how the system will work with partners for payment and identify areas of need to be addressed within the Lumbee Tribe.
Source: Foxy 99
Aug 27, 2026 - Highlights Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding in Ohio to connect pharmacies, Federally Qualified Health Centers, health systems, and other partners across the state through a health information exchange. The goal is to build a rural pharmacy network, expand clinical services in pharmacies, and conduct a pharmacy needs assessment across the state.
Source: Ohio Pharmacists Association
Aug 19, 2026 - The New Mexico Health Care Authority has issued a call for applicants for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The Committee will be an advisory body for RHTP activities in the state. Applications are due September 10, 2026.
Source: New Mexico Health Care Authority
Aug 18, 2026 - Announces a partnership between the University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care, a tribally operated healthcare system, to establish the first medical school branch on sovereign tribal lands. The goal of the partnership is to train future physicians in tribal communities while expanding access to care for tribal residents. It's an accelerated 3-year program and includes a full scholarship. Discusses rural and tribal physician workforce shortages.
Source: University of Arizona News
Aug 17, 2026 - Highlights a program educating community members and area social workers on the experiences of individuals and families in poverty in their rural communities. The goal of the event is to increase understanding about common healthcare challenges, as well as ways local organizations can reach the community.
Source: The Preston County News & Journal
Aug 12, 2026 - Offers recommendations and highlights rural assets for maternal healthcare, based on insights from leaders of 3 rural Iowa hospitals. Discusses upskilling and training the workforce, adapting guidelines, driving change, provider-patient relationships, and professional networking.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Aug 12, 2026 - The New Mexico Department of Health has signed a data sharing agreement with the Navajo Area Indian Health Services with the goal of improving public health initiatives.
Source: KUNM
Aug 10, 2026 - Discusses the MAT Mobile Clinic in Iowa, a mobile unit offering both medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders and wraparound services to improve recovery outcomes. The mobile unit improves access to treatment in rural communities, builds the knowledge base of local providers, and addresses stigma associated with substance use.
Source: Iowa Stories
Aug 10, 2026 - Highlights a redesign of traditional eye exam equipment that is portable. The equipment was developed at the Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine to make comprehensive eye exams more accessible in rural communities and allow for collaboration with specialists.
Source: Texas A&M Stories
Aug 3, 2026 - Announces bipartisan legislation supporting specialty medical education and training for rural primary care providers using technology and the Project ECHO model.
Source: Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito