https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/physicians Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Physicians - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.umt.edu/news/2026/08/080626mcan.php Describes a telehealth pilot program in Montana to address rural child abuse by connecting rural providers with training, resources, and referrals to medical providers who have specialized training in child abuse care. Discusses the lifelong health, wellness, and economic challenges that can be avoided through early intervention. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38857 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/wvu-medicine/front-page/community-pharmacy-partnership-expands-heart-failure-care-across-rural-regions/ Describes a heart failure care program in rural West Virginia pharmacies. The program includes care coordination between local pharmacists and cardiovascular specialists to support consistent care and identify medication-related concerns early for rural patients. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38838 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wyofile.com/it-isnt-sustainable-casper-ob-gyn-struggles-amid-maternity-care-shortage/ Describes obstetrical and gynecological workforce shortages in Wyoming. Discusses the impact of the shortages on provider burnout, availability of routine maternal healthcare, recruiting and retention in rural and other communities, and clinic finances. Discusses the focus on maternity care in Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program plan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38815 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://dailyyonder.com/medical-schools-work-to-address-shortage-of-specialists-in-rural-healthcare/2026/07/28/ Describes the shortage of physicians in rural communities and highlights medical schools across the country focused on training the rural workforce. Discusses the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), a federal career pathway program aiming to bring more people into healthcare careers. Highlights challenges with bringing more physicians to rural communities including physician preferences and hospital closures. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38811 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://attheu.utah.edu/events/building-pathways-to-medicine-in-utahs-rural-and-tribal-communities/ Describes an outreach tour in rural and tribal Utah to engage with high school students to promote healthcare careers and expose current University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine students to rural and tribal communities and their health needs. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38788 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://news.ua.edu/2026/07/summer-program-reaches-5-year-milestone-in-preparing-future-physicians/ The University of Alabama program Tuscaloosa Rural Pre-Medical Internship is celebrating 5 years of preparing physicians for rural practice. The program recruits rural Alabama residents in high school and moves them through medical school and into rural practice while offering clinical experiences, skills training, and mentorship. The program recently welcomed the 2026 class. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38730 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://dailyyonder.com/bringing-health-care-training-closer-to-home-for-rural-students/2026/06/29/ Kansas City University's Rural Health Scholars program is building up the rural health care workforce in the region where Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri meet. By building relationships with 8 different community colleges and 2 four-year universities, the program will accelerate career pathways for students who want to become doctors or dentists in rural communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38704 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/10-million-gift-launches-grit-a-statewide-effort-to-expand-access-to-care-in-rural-alabama A new philanthropic donation from Mike and Gillian Goodrich to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine will support the training of rural primary care physicians and meet rural training and residency needs. Discusses how well-supported pathways to rural practice support rural health access. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38692 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.kbia.org/kbia-news/2026-06-23/kirksvilles-a-t-still-university-remains-top-producer-of-rural-physicians-in-the-country?_amp=true Highlights a medical school producing significant numbers of rural practicing physicians. Discusses perceived contributing factors including recruiting rural residents, a rural focus in the curriculum, and osteopathic medicine being suited to rural practice. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38686 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500