https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/health-screening Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Health screening - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/impacts/lung-cancer-comm-care.cfm Describes a Veterans Administration (VA) centralized process for a community care model of lung cancer screening and the impact on the timeliness of care, care fragmentation, and follow-up consultations for rural veterans. Notes that the successful pilot has led to the start of a national roll-out of the program. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38793 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/16/2026-14358/request-for-information-clinical-laboratory-improvement-amendments-of-1988-clia-regulations The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are seeking comments on various topics related to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 including breath testing; laboratory processes and procedures; emergency preparedness, biosafety and security, and cybersecurity; and specialty testing areas. The use of remote direct observation for assessing laboratory personnel competency for the benefit of rural and remote facilities is of particular interest. Comments are due by September 14, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38772 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://newsroom.heart.org/local-news/rural-california-libraries-become-hubs-for-blood-pressure-screenings 52 rural libraries across California are now offering blood pressure screening tools and at-home monitoring kits. Describes high rates of high blood pressure and limited access to monitoring resources. The program is part of the American Heart Association's Libraries with Heart program. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38699 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500