Rural Health
News by Topic: Population health
Dec 15, 2025 - The National Institutes of Health is seeking comments on an information collection regarding usability testing for NIH communication and education resources. Comments will receive full consideration if received within 60 days of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 13, 2025 - Highlights a rural community event from a South Carolina health care organization offering winter clothing, free flu shots, and health resources to local residents. Notes that access to weather appropriate clothing and preventive care can be more limited in rural areas.
Source: WLTX
Dec 10, 2025 - Describes a mental health awareness and crisis response training being used to fill gaps in mental healthcare access for rural communities. Notes health disparities for rural residents due to shortages of mental health workforce and resources.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Dec 8, 2025 - Discusses new research finding disparities in Alzheimer's-related outcomes for rural Marylanders due to more limited access to care compared to urban residents.
Source: Medical Xpress
Dec 5, 2025 - Highlights a prostate cancer awareness program for African American men in local barber shops. The initiative offers educational resources in addition to barber-initiated conversations on lifestyle and wellness screenings. Discusses the importance of building connections in trusted environments.
Source: ECU Health
Dec 5, 2025 - The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking comments on proposed revisions to the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH). NSCH is designed to collect data on the physical and emotional health of children age 18 and younger, including information related to access to healthcare, family interactions, and school and after-school experiences, among other things. Comments are due by February 3, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 4, 2025 - Highlights Montana State University's Center for Research on Rural Education after a decade of work. Discusses access to mental health professionals in schools, mental health awareness building among students, and support for recruiting and retaining teachers.
Source: MSU News
Dec 4, 2025 - Highlights the work of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine in supporting rural health across the state. Discusses their work in securing funding for expanding medical training, partnering with the state's Medicaid program to advance maternal health outcomes, and supporting the emergency care workforce through professional development.
Source: Nevada Today
Dec 3, 2025 - Highlights a program offering mental health services to Texas farmers. Discusses how the program was developed, as well as high rates of factors contributing to poor mental health, access to mental healthcare, and stigma among rural and farming communities.
Source: AgriLife Today
Dec 1, 2025 - Reports on the progress of a recently started nonprofit in rural Kentucky aiming to offer services to local homeless residents. Discusses the challenges associated with affordable housing in the community and funding for the nonprofit.
Source: Kentucky Lantern