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News stories from the past 60 days.

Mar 6, 2024 - The Florida state legislature has passed a bill allowing the Rural Emergency Hospital designation for rural hospitals. The bill is headed to the Governor's desk.
Source: WUSF, NPR
Mar 1, 2024 - Discusses the lack of specialty care for rural Florida residents with disabilities. Notes impacts on success in school for children who have to frequently travel long distances to care.
Source: Spectrum News 1
Jan 30, 2024 - Summarizes recent research aiming to increase knowledge of dementia and investigate factors predicting referrals, diagnoses, and treatment for dementia. The study was done in 4 diverse rural farming cities in Florida using a faith-based protocol. Discusses the impact of a faith-based community approach in conducting rural research.
Source: Florida Atlantic University News Desk

Last Updated: 3/8/2024