Rural Health
News by Topic: Population health
Dec 20, 2025 - The Tennessee Arts Commission and the Tennessee Hospital Association have created a pilot program to introduce arts-based healing programs in 10 rural hospitals. The program aims to create community-centered spaces to support physical, mental, and emotional health for patients and their families.
Source: News Channel 5
Dec 19, 2025 - Announces $20 million in state funding for rural healthcare providers across New Mexico. Funding prioritizes primary care projects from providers participating in Medicaid who are addressing community needs.
Source: New Mexico Political Report
Dec 19, 2025 - Highlights a visit from Tennessee state officials to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Discusses recent and upcoming rural-focused projects at the Center in addition to facility updates. The projects will expand access to healthcare and advance cancer research.
Source: UTHSC News
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
Dec 17, 2025 - Discusses alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, and the challenges with cattle farming due to the condition. Describes what is still unknown about the condition as well as the higher risk of tick exposures for livestock producers.
Source: KBIA
Dec 17, 2025 - Comments are being accepted for the 2025 Measures Under Consideration (MUC) List which includes 24 unique measures under consideration by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for quality reporting purposes. Comments are also requested on 5 measures aligned with Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) priorities. Written comments are due January 6, 2026. Also offers opportunities for live comments during January 2026 listening sessions.
Source: Partnership for Quality Measurement
Dec 16, 2025 - Highlights a presentation from a nurse educator on using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient health literacy. Notes that the technology could be useful for rural nurses working with limited resources.
Source: UAB School of Nursing News
Dec 16, 2025 - Highlights the Baseline Survey 2024 from the Regional Rural Development Centers, a collection of datasets exploring topics including household, business, and community well-being to better understand challenges faced by rural and urban communities. The survey included 18,596 respondents.
Source: North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
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