The Rural Monitor 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 'Good Stewards': Rural Healthcare Experts Discuss Governance Board Best Practices https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/board-governance 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. rac/monitor/403 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500 A New Network of Rural Providers in Arkansas Looks to Take On The 'Needs and Pain Points' of Behavioral Healthcare https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/arbha-network 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? rac/monitor/402 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Where Primary Care and Clinical Pharmacy Services 'Intersect': Louisiana Program Helps Patients Understand and Manage Medications https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/intersect-program The Intersect program at Arbor Family Health connects chronic disease patients with nurse health coaches and clinical pharmacists. rac/monitor/401 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 -0500 Collaborating for Transportation Access in Rural Communities https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/rural-monitor/feonix-mobility-rising 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. rac/monitor/400 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0500