https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/recruitment-and-retention-of-health-professionals Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Recruitment and retention of health professionals - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://news.sanfordhealth.org/thought-leadership/health-care-leadership/state-ag-sees-rural-care-in-action-at-sanford-bemidji/ Highlights the healthcare work happening in rural communities during a tour of a rural health system in Minnesota. Discusses the outcomes following financial investment, access to specialty care, the focus on building the rural healthcare workforce, and how collaboration impacts the future of rural healthcare. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/39076 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ktoo.org/2026/09/25/rural-health-transformation-project-funding-could-bring-childcare-to-juneau-hospital-workers/ A hospital in Alaska will begin offering childcare to employees after being awarded Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funds. The service will address employee needs including challenges like childcare for shift work and inconsistent schedules. The service is meant to aid with employee recruitment and retention. Includes a table of all RHTP funding awarded in Juneau. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/39025 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/feature/understanding-rural-michigans-ems-staff-shortages Offers an interview with the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services discussing emergency medical services (EMS) workforce challenges in rural Michigan. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/39022 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-releases/expand-access-healthcare-through-telehealth-innovative-technologies Announces newly awarded funding for telehealth and technology-enabled learning projects focused on testing innovative solutions, increasing access to nutrition services, and improving provider retention to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/39008 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-awards-25-million-strengthen-rural-hospitals.html The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced awards to 132 hospitals in 13 states through the Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program. This will help eligible small rural hospitals maintain their workforce, sustain essential services, and strengthen patients' access to care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38970 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://huntsvillebusinessjournal.com/news/2026/09/03/huntsville-hospital-responds-to-physician-shortages-impacting-madison-county-surrounding-region/ Discusses physician workforce shortages both nationally and in one Alabama county. Describes the rural-specific impacts of the shortage and how an Alabama health system recruits to address area shortages. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38946 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://dailyyonder.com/multi-million-dollar-gift-will-address-rural-healthcare-workforce-in-alabama/2026/09/02/ The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine has received $10 million to be used toward a program training primary care physicians in rural communities. 42% of Alabama's population lives in rural areas, and 16.4% of those are uninsured. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38943 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/va-officials-announce-disbursement-of-122-million-in-rural-health-transformation-fund-awards/ Various Virginia community-based organizations are among the first wave of grantees who will use Rural Health Transformation Fund (RHTF) money to hire and retain rural healthcare providers, invest in healthcare technologies, and strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural areas. Virginia received a total $189 million in RHTF money late last year. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38929 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500