Rural Health
News by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
Dec 26, 2025 - Discusses the importance of an established relationship with a primary care provider, particularly for rural residents where specialty care access is limited. Discusses the preventive role of primary care and the associated improved health outcomes.
Source: WXOW
Dec 23, 2025 - Describes a Wisconsin program that supports self-directed home care services that allows older adults to age in place. The program includes a Care Integration Senior Aide (CISA) which works to support clients with daily activities and monitor various social determinants of health that put clients at risk of poor health outcomes. Notes that rural residents may be in need of extra support. Discusses the role of philanthropy in developing and expanding the program.
Source: Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies
Dec 22, 2025 - Notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the establishment of the Office of Rural Health Transformation within the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS). Functions include administration of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The Office of Rural Health Transformation took effect on December 18, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Dec 22, 2025 - Describes the ways veteran homelessness can be hidden and notes the additional challenges facing rural veterans. Highlights U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs programs to support veterans experiencing housing instability including the Rural Housing Initiative.
Source: VA News
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 - 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