https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/health-workforce-shortage-designations Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Health workforce shortage designations - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2026/03/wfl-rural-health-dentists.php Highlights a dentist practicing in rural Louisiana following graduation from a rural-focused track in his dental program. Describes the distribution of dentists in Louisiana, noting that 86% of Louisiana residents live in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38338 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/03/2026-02130/request-for-public-comment-on-the-updated-criteria-for-determining-maternity-care-health Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on proposed updates to the criteria for determining Maternity Care Target Areas (MCTAs), geographic areas within Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) that have a shortage of maternity care health professionals. Comments are due by March 5, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38212 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600