Chronic Disease in Rural America – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jul 31, 2026 - Describes a heart failure care program in rural West Virginia pharmacies. The program includes care coordination between local pharmacists and cardiovascular specialists to support consistent care and identify medication-related concerns early for rural patients.
Source: WVU Medicine
Jul 23, 2026 - Describes the American Heart Association's Rural at Heart Initiative, a cardiovascular health rural community education program aiming to reach older adults in senior centers. Discusses the culture of rural and tribal communities and how the program helps older adults who want to age in place.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Jun 24, 2026 - Discusses new research on sleep quality in Eastern Kentucky and its impacts on quality of life. Highlights the pervasiveness of sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea, throughout Appalachia and their associations with trauma, poverty, and other challenges common in Appalachian communities.
Source: Daily Yonder