In-depth stories examining key rural health issues.
August 13, 2013
Telehealth is being used more widely in rural areas, improving patient care for schoolchildren, seniors and every age group in-between.
August 13, 2013
Telehealth offers many benefits in rural and remote areas, but physician licensing, reimbursement and technology remain challenges.
May 15, 2013
Food pantries and other volunteer operations serve rural households experiencing food insecurity, often for the first time.
May 15, 2013
Kids' Cafes, community gardens, backpack programs and mobile pantries target hungry seniors, children and families.
February 21, 2013
An update on Kansas and Illinois housing organizations previously featured in the Rural Monitor. These programs address housing needs for special populations including veterans, the elderly, and the homeless.
February 21, 2013
Provides an update on three providers' coordinated care services and the progress they've made since their stories were first published in the Rural Monitor. Includes programs in North Carolina, Idaho, and Missouri.
February 21, 2013
Provides an update on three obesity programs previously featured in the Rural Monitor. Includes programs in West Virginia, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
