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Chronic Disease in Rural America – News

News stories from the past 60 days.

Oct 7, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) is seeking feedback on the development of four strategic plans for the United States for 2026-2030: 1) National HIV/AIDS Strategy; 2) Sexually Transmitted Infections National Strategic Plan; 3) Vaccines National Strategic Plan; and 4) Viral Hepatitis National Strategic Plan. The strategic plans will serve as national roadmaps for a broad range of constituents to help prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure disease; improve health outcomes; reduce health disparities and inequities; and advance research and technology. Comments are due by December 6, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Sep 10, 2024 - Presents overview of Genomic Answers for Kids, a research program that offers free access to genetic testing for children in rural Kansas. Describes how the program partners with rural physicians to identify eligible participants. Highlights the impacts of receiving a diagnosis for children and families, but notes that the process can take years and a diagnosis is not guaranteed.
Source: KCUR

Last Updated: 10/7/2024