September 30, 2026
In the best of circumstances, getting an MS diagnosis is a long and complex process. For people in rural communities, the challenges are compounded.
September 16, 2026
Communities across rural America often face unique challenges in accessing healthcare, but these challenges can drive innovation to transform healthcare delivery. We asked several Rural Health Research Center directors to share their thoughts on current opportunities to improve access and outcomes in rural areas.
August 17, 2026
Alongside its primary care, dental, chiropractic, and mental health services, Mountain Laurel Integrated Healthcare started its own onsite pharmacy to help patients fill prescriptions the same day they see their provider, improving medication access and health outcomes across the region.
August 5, 2026
Major Health Partners (MHP) in rural Shelby County, Indiana, created the Kidney Care Options (KCO) Program to improve nephrology care and outcomes. KCO participants receive patient education earlier in the treatment process and assistance addressing social determinants of health.
July 15, 2026
Rural populations are 20 times more likely to develop alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy to mammalian products.
July 1, 2026
Pediatric readiness — the ability to provide quality emergency care for pediatric patients — can mean the difference between life and death for a child. Rural providers in Texas and Wyoming are improving their pediatric readiness through nationally available resources, while Georgia is bringing the training to its providers.
June 10, 2026
Hospital and health center boards play an important role in the success of healthcare facilities. Rural CEOs and board members from Colorado, Missouri, North Dakota, and Oklahoma and experts from national organizations share the expectations of a hospital or health center board, orientation and ongoing education, as well as ways to improve board governance.
May 27, 2026
The Arkansas Rural Behavioral Health Access Network hopes to answer a question known to rural providers everywhere: How do we make sure all patients are able to get the care they need?
May 13, 2026
The Intersect program at Arbor Family Health connects chronic disease patients with nurse health coaches and clinical pharmacists.
April 22, 2026
With the help of the nonprofit Feonix – Mobility Rising, Waupaca County Catch a Ride in Wisconsin and the Transportation Rx program in South Texas are working to improve transportation in their rural communities and thus increase people's access to employment, healthcare, food, and other needs.
