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News stories from the past 60 days.
Feb 9, 2026 - Touro University's medical and dental schools have built clinics and workforce pipelines in rural areas of California and New Mexico. The initiative gives students community-based training while increasing healthcare access for patients.
Source: Inside Higher Ed
A Group of Community Members Are Hoping to Start a New Medical School in Shasta. Here's What We Know
Dec 23, 2025 - Describes a community driven effort to establish a medical school in a rural California county to improve healthcare access and recruit the physician workforce to the area. Discusses the role residencies play in retaining the physician workforce, the goals of the committee driving the movement, and the resources required to open a medical school.
Source: Shasta Scout
Dec 22, 2025 - Describes high rates of gun suicide among older California adults, particularly for those in rural communities. Discusses the connection between suicide and health conditions, rural barriers to care, and suicide prevention initiatives.
Source: Cal Matters
Last Updated: 2/9/2026