https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/philanthropy Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Philanthropy - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://pennstatehealthnews.org/topics/philanthropy-expands-rural-health-scholars-program-to-address-primary-care-shortages-across-pennsylvania/ Highlights philanthropic support for a rural workforce program at the Penn State College of Medicine. Discusses recruiting rural students into medical programs as a strategy to solve rural workforce shortages, as well as mobile care delivery and innovation to improve access to care for rural residents. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38274 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://northdakotamonitor.com/2026/02/11/putting-defibrillators-in-hands-of-north-dakota-law-enforcement-credited-with-saving-90-lives/ Highlights the success of a philanthropic-funded program placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with law enforcement officers across North Dakota. Describes the importance of the equipment in rural areas where lifesaving emergency care is often far away. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38254 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/29/texas-july-4-hill-country-flood-kerr-county-mental-health-assessment/ Describes an increase in mental health needs in rural Kerr County, Texas following devastating floods in July 2025. Discusses the long-term impact of trauma, limited mental healthcare options in the area, and planned philanthropic funding to address the community's mental health needs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38209 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600