https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor Articles and resources on key rural health issues, from the Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/onu-healthwise Healthcare delivery in rural America must sometimes occur outside of the traditional access points of clinics and hospitals. In rural Ohio, a university pharmacy department has a dual focus of not just preparing their pharmacist graduates to be rural practice-ready but also providing mobile services in nearby rural counties. Faculty and students explain their work in a state that's granted pharmacists provider status. rac/monitor/399 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/workforce-innovation The second annual Rural Workforce Innovation Potluck brought together healthcare professionals from around the country to share their own experiences in rural recruitment, retention, and bridging workforce gaps. rac/monitor/398 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:45:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/lead-exposure Efforts to grow public awareness, encourage testing, and expand resources in Idaho and Kansas may offer a blueprint for lead poisoning prevention. rac/monitor/397 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/biking The health benefits associated with cycling are vast. But in some rural areas, potential cyclists can be discouraged by a lack of bike-friendly infrastructure or the absence of a local cycling community. rac/monitor/396 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600