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/pediatric-readiness 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. rac/monitor/405 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0500 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 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 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