https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/public-health Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Public health - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.compassvermont.com/p/vermonts-health-ranking-great-for Though Vermont placed third in the 2025 America's Health Rankings, this is based on averages bolstered by a few counties that are not representative of the state's geography or its working-age population. Discusses significant gaps between various health metrics in urban and rural areas of Vermont. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38434 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/07/2026-06669/proposed-data-collection-submitted-for-public-comment-and-recommendations Notice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeking comments on a proposed information collection titled "Public Health/Public Safety Strategies to Reduce Drug Overdose Data Collection." The information collected will be used to improve public health/public safety partnerships and responses to the overdose crisis that involve public safety. Comments are due by June 8, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38408 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/27/white-earth-nation-first-minnesota-tribe-to-receive-national-accreditation-for-health-care Announces the White Earth Nation's healthcare system has received national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. They are the first tribal nation in Minnesota to receive this accreditation. Describes the benefits of being accredited. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38294 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600