Rural Health
News by Topic: Poverty
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
Jun 24, 2026 - Discusses new research on sleep quality in Eastern Kentucky and its impacts on quality of life. Highlights the pervasiveness of sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea, throughout Appalachia and their associations with trauma, poverty, and other challenges common in Appalachian communities.
Source: Daily Yonder