Learn about programs and initiatives being undertaken in
different states to address rural health issues. Have an
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February 17, 2016
How can healthcare improve on quality? Four FORHP grantees share their stories of how even the smallest clinics can accomplish an overhaul of workflow and quality methods.
January 20, 2016
Two veterans living in rural Missouri share their stories about how HealthTran, a non-emergent transportation service, came to their rescue during a desperate time of need.
November 19, 2015
The Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri capitalizes on available FORHP grants, business leadership, and successful partnerships in order to boost their impact on rural healthcare.
November 10, 2015
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is shaking things up in rural philanthropic giving, engaging local residents and organizations to improve health outcomes through place-based grants targeted at financially disadvantaged counties.
August 5, 2015
Finger Lakes Community Health, a rural Federally Qualified Health Center, created an open access telehealth network to improve efficiency and protect their staff, after two separate traffic accidents involving FLCH providers.
May 13, 2015
After losing her son, Paula Lynch was helped by HopeWest Hospice's Mending Hearts adult grief support program. She now gives back by helping others as she was helped.
February 26, 2015
The Healthy Clinic Assessment program identifies gaps in clinic operations in order to make improvements and potentially earn Patient Centered Medical Home status.
February 26, 2015
The KÅ«lana Hawai'i program employs an integrated team of health professionals to address internal and external factors relating to weight management.
November 18, 2014
Utah's Housing First effort is decreasing the number of homeless in the state while saving thousands of dollars in emergency medical bills and other costs.