https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/community-paramedicine Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Community paramedicine - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://wvpublic.org/story/health-science/new-ems-program-aims-to-expand-rural-healthcare-access-in-w-va/amp/ Interviews West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh about a community paramedicine initiative to increase assessment and treatment for primary care needs, support chronic disease management, provide follow-up services, and connect people to care in cooperation with rural emergency medical services providers in West Virginia. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38693 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://penncapital-star.com/health-care/primary-care-medics-lessons-from-the-u-s-military-closing-healthcare-gaps-in-rural-pennsylvania/ Describes the Primary Care Medic (PC-Medic) initiative in Pennsylvania's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. PC-Medics would increase healthcare access in rural areas with workforce shortages. Discusses how medics would support existing primary care professionals as well as how to recruit veterans and rural residents to the position. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38675 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/06/08/ncdhhs-announces-10-million-ems-workforce-through-nc-rural-health-transformation-program Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding has been granted to 39 emergency medical services (EMS) agencies in North Carolina to enhance the EMS workforce as well as improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and services through mobile integrated health. Describes drug overdose disparities in rural communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38629 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500