The Ebola Response
November 18, 2014
Argues that people underestimate the risk posed by familiar dangers and overreact to strange and foreign hazards.
The Rural Monitor
Articles by Topic: Health conditions
Diabetes Management in Rural Areas Takes Holistic, Community Approaches
August 20, 2014
Programs in Florida and Kentucky are helping diabetic patients better manage their health, and promoting community awareness of the disease.
Telehealth Invigorating and Innovating Diabetes Care
August 20, 2014
Home monitors and other technologies are helping diabetic patients live healthier lives, cutting health care costs and hospital visits.
Diabetes: A Closer Look
August 20, 2014
Resources for learning more about diabetes.
Hospital Quality: Tough Issue!
August 20, 2014
Discusses whether quality measures and patients' wishes may be at odds, and how that affects the perception of whether rural hospitals provide quality care.
Mental Health First Aid Offers Helping Hand in Rural Communities
May 15, 2014
Mental Health First Aid is an important tool in rural areas to identify and help people in distress.
Hotlines and Mental Health Screenings Provide Needed Support
May 15, 2014
Mental health hotlines and mental health screenings offer critical support in getting people the help they need in a timely manner.
Being Connected Is the Key to “Survival of the Fittest” for HIV-positive Women
May 15, 2014
A Texas program is helping rural HIV-positive women face the challenges of their disease through a team approach.
Greenhouse Nurtures Confidence and Skills in Montana Psychiatric Patients
May 15, 2014
Healing Waters Greenhouse at Montana State Hospital helps patients increase social and work skills and decrease stress.
Technology Widens Care Options for Rural Hospitals
February 12, 2014
Through advanced technologies, hospitals are offering new services, strengthening their bottom lines and keeping patients closer to home.