Community Vitality and Rural Healthcare – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Apr 16, 2026 - A study from Pennsylvania State University examines how the loss of everyday locations such as grocery stores, pharmacies, primary care clinics, schools, and churches may affect health. The authors focus on a rural township in Pennsylvania and argue that such places act as health infrastructure, particularly in rural areas.
Source: Population Reference Bureau
Feb 22, 2026 - Summarizes a presentation at ViVE 2026 discussing the economic impact of the closure of rural health facilities and service lines.
Source: MedCity News