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://www.kcrg.com/2026/04/13/university-iowa-psychiatry-resident-programs-looking-improve-access-care-rural-areas/ Describes psychiatry workforce shortages in Iowa where agriculture is a significant industry and farmers are in need of mental healthcare. Discusses expansion of a psychiatry residency program with a rural practice focus in hopes of retaining more workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38428 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/03/23/rural-health-doctors/ Profiles a rural Arizona doctor preparing for retirement. Describes the impact on a rural community when the only doctor stops practicing, discussing health professional shortage areas, recruitment challenges, and distance to healthcare. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38365 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2026/03/05/new-navajo-nation-medical-center-faces-hurdles/ Describes challenges around building a new hospital on Navajo Nation. Discusses working within multiple levels of governments, funding, incorporating traditional medicine and facilities, and attracting workforce. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38315 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2026-02-17-5-innovations-strengthening-rural-health-care-workforce Highlights a presentation at the American Hospital Association's Rural Health Care Leadership Conference describing 5 strategies for rural health workforce development. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38259 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600