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News stories from the past 60 days.

May 27, 2023 - Describes the challenges in increasing population facing rural Pennsylvania towns. Specifically notes that healthcare workforce and affordable housing are barriers. Experts advocate for innovation and marketing to address these barriers.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 24, 2023 - Doctors offered ideas for improving health care in remote areas of Pennsylvania during a meeting of the Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on May 18 in Pittsburgh. Suggestions included increasing incentives, bolstering Medicaid, expanding use of community health workers, finding uses for disused hospitals, and enhancing broadband access.
Source: Lancaster Farming

Last Updated: 5/30/2023