https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/women Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Women - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://den.mercer.edu/school-of-medicine-receives-over-600000-to-continue-fighting-opioid-epidemic/ The Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust has awarded more than $600,000 to research and prevention projects at Mercer University School of Medicine. The projects address substance use in Georgia and emphasize prevention, treatment, and impact in rural communities most affected by the opioid epidemic. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38245 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://vitalrecord.tamu.edu/special-delivery-aggies-work-to-support-obstetrics-in-rural-communities/ The Texas Legislature has provided funding through the Rural Engagement Program for Texas A&M Health to develop a practical program to train emergency room personnel to treat expectant mothers in rural Texas. The multidisciplinary training is designed for staff who may be the first to respond to an obstetric emergency. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38233 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://news.nau.edu/women-in-agriculture/ Describes a planned study investigating sources of stress for female farmers in Arizona and resources to support mental health. Discusses the community-based participatory research strategy for the study. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38196 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600