Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Networking and collaboration - Rural Health Information Hub

Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Health Care Training in Remote and Rural Areas

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces bipartisan legislation supporting specialty medical education and training for rural primary care providers using technology and the Project ECHO model.

HRSA Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) Call for Nominations Across Four Areas: Great Plains, Nashville, Oklahoma, & Phoenix

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Request for nominations for the Health Resources & Services Administration's Tribal Advisory Council (TAC). TAC advises HRSA staff on public health issues and collaborative approaches to addressing the needs of American Indian and Alaska Natives. Eligible nominees are elected tribal officials from Great Plains, Oklahoma, Nashville, and Phoenix. Nominations should be emailed to tribalaffairs@hrsa.gov by September 30, 2026.

New Baystate Franklin Doctors Explore Rural Health Needs on County Tour

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Highlights a tour of rural Franklin County in Massachusetts for new doctors at the local hospital. The tour helps the new doctors learn more about the community, its resources, and how far many community members are from the hospital.

The 'Hub-and-Spoke' Model for Addiction Treatment in North Carolina

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes a North Carolina network offering training and support for healthcare providers offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) through a hub-and-spoke model. Discusses how the model works in rural communities and integrating the treatment into primary care.

Arizona Advances Tribal Health Data Sovereignty with New Policy

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces the new Indigenous Data Sovereignty Policy, believed to be the first in the nation to formalize how tribal health data is managed between the government and tribal nations. Describes how the policy will be rolled out in phases as well as how the policy was created collaboratively between the state and tribal nations.

Need Help? Idaho State Health Agency, Nonprofits, Churches Collaborate to Create Resource Network

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes the Idaho Community Resource Network, a statewide partnership of government and community groups that work to connect families to resources such as rental assistance, childcare, food assistance, and other similar human services with the goal of keeping children out of the foster care system. Discusses the partnership with United Way to make up-to-date information more accessible, particularly for rural residents.

ETSU Leads National Effort to Elevate Rural Voices in Healthcare

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes newly funded research to identify rural resident priorities in healthcare service and delivery and discusses the benefits of community-engaged research.

Kids' Food Basket, Schools Join to Address Rural Hunger

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Discusses food insecurity for children in a rural Michigan community and a partnership between a school and nonprofit to educate on and connect children with nutritious food. Describes rural specific challenges in accessing food including community resources, transportation, and pride.

Rural Interprofessional Longitudinal Scholars Serve Rural Communities

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Describes a collaborative program between 3 University of North Carolina institutions allowing cohorts of students from different healthcare disciplines to learn about and address rural health issues. Notes the program's impact on increasing the rural healthcare workforce.

Ohio University Researchers Expand Opioid Use Disorder Treatment with Nearly $4 Million NIH Grant to Improve Rural Primary Care Access

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Announces funding for a study that will scale up a pilot project increasing access to opioid use disorder treatment in primary care across Ohio and West Virginia. Rural providers will have access to a mentor-based prescribing model. Also discusses how students have been involved with the research process.