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Reviewed: Aug 13, 2026
The Maryland Faith Health Network aims to improve patient care coordination by uniting places of worship and healthcare systems.
...Health became an ideal candidate because of its locations in rural, suburban, and urban areas. Several faith leaders were initially skeptical about the amount of work joining MFHN would entail. MCHI emphasized that the goal...
Reviewed: Mar 13, 2026
Parent Partners is a statewide program in Iowa that pairs parents whose children have been removed from the home with mentors who have successfully navigated their own child welfare cases.
...Health and Human Services (HHS) cases. The program is voluntary. If parents decline Parent Partners support, they will receive traditional child welfare services. The program began in 2007 with three pilot sites, expanded...
Date: Dec 23, 2020
To address the issue of food insecurity in the rural Minnesota communities it serves, Lakewood Health System created Lakewood Engage, a community-based program with multiple initiatives including a "Food Farmacy," home delivery, and a farmers market. - The Rural Monitor
...health initiatives, providing patients with their "prescription" of fresh, locally grown produce. By adding an influx of nutritious fruits and vegetables, patients aren't only getting fed ― they're eating healthier. On average, the Food...
Date: Oct 17, 2018
Late life domestic violence, considered by some to be a subcategory of elder abuse, also needs the attention of healthcare providers. Hear from researchers about prevalence, screening, costs, and legal issues. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Providers In a 2015 study analyzing 85 rural professionals' knowledge about domestic and intimate partner violence (DV and IPV) in older residents, some participants shared a belief that individuals "mature out," or grow...
Date: May 2, 2018
Post-acute care (PAC) services available locally can make fully recovering from a serious illness or injury faster and easier, setting the patient and provider up for the best possible outcome. This article looks at how a tertiary facility's communication with skilled nursing facilities, a Critical Access Hospital's swing bed program, and a home health agency are improving patient transitions from acute care to PAC. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Center (LRHC) has become an integral part of their PAC services, allowing patients access to care and services close to home while recovering from an acute illness or injury. Patients can stay under...
Date: Nov 15, 2023
Leveraging federal Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) funding to strengthen and expand their community's substance use services, a Berkshire County, Massachusetts coalition decreased stigma and built sustainable recovery services. - The Rural Monitor
...health needs. He said it's gratifying to know that from their grant work, the tool's effectiveness has gained attention and will be leveraged by other community organizations. "There's another organization here...
Date: Aug 26, 2020
From decreasing stigma to increasing treatment access and the impact of COVID-19, experts and rural healthcare organizations speak out on alcohol use and misuse in rural America. - The Rural Monitor
...health consequences." The American Psychiatric Association (APA) describes substance misuse disorders as all having a common pathway: a similar impact on the brain. These conditions are "manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence...
Date: Jul 13, 2016
NRHA president-elect David Schmitz, MD, shares his thoughts on the recruitment of healthcare providers, training rural physicians, and the challenges and rewards of rural practice. - The Rural Monitor
...Health Association (NRHA) president-elect and 2014 Volunteer of the Year, among other professional and volunteer endeavors. Here, he shares his thoughts on the strengths of rural communities, the challenges they face, and his pride...
Date: Mar 16, 2016
Physician burnout is rising as a popular healthcare topic, but the reality has been an ongoing problem in rural health settings. Dr. Jill Kruse shares her burnout experience, how she overcame it, and what she is doing to help others, while Dr. Randall Longenecker gives tips on building resiliency. - The Rural Monitor
...Health with a dedicated budget. The program was specifically designed for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners within Avera's healthcare system. A LIGHT steering committee composed of physicians, advanced practice providers, and administrative leaders...
Deadline: Jul 14, 2026
Funding for Native-led and Native-serving organizations and collectives whose work is accountable to Indigenous communities and rooted in holistic well-being.
...mental, and spiritual nourishment and works to transform the material conditions that affect well-being Reclamation, maintenance, and protection of Indigenous foodways, lands, and water as one interconnected system. Cultivating strong youth leadership rooted...