Rural Health Disparities – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jul 9, 2026 - Announces that the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS) will be re-established. NACRHHS provides the recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding improving rural health outcomes and healthcare delivery.
Source: Health Resources & Services Administration
May 19, 2026 - The Dartmouth Rural Health Symposium convened on May 13, with several hundred researchers, clinicians, policymakers, educators, and community members. Discussion covered systemic and structural barriers that contribute to rural health disparities, and the impact various factors can have on the health and wellness of people in rural communities. Presenters noted that improving rural health outcomes requires strategic collaboration and medical innovation.
Source: Dartmouth College