Remote Work: How US State Practices Affect Rural Local Public Health

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Examines perspectives on remote work in rural local health departments (LHDs) and state health departments, using interview data from 14 rural LHD leaders. Discusses benefits and complications of remote work for LHD staff recruitment and retention, communication with state health department staff, and more.

Paula M. Kett, Kelly Chadwick, Betty Bekemeier

American Journal of Public Health

06/2026

Health workforce · Networking and collaboration · Recruitment and retention of health professionals