Recruitment and Retention for Rural Health Facilities – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jul 25, 2024 - Features a joint program run by the Kansas Health Science University and the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine offering medical students rotation opportunities in rural southwest Kansas. Discusses ongoing healthcare provider shortages in rural Kansas and recruitment strategies used by hospitals, such as highlighting diverse patient populations and the wide scope of rural physician practice.
Source: High Plains Public Radio
Jul 22, 2024 - Features the perspectives of rural doctors on the positive aspects of rural practice, including high quality of life, a varied caseload, and supportive community relationships. Provides overview of rural health disparities and efforts to address provider shortages through loan forgiveness programs.
Source: BU Today
Jun 5, 2024 - Applications are open for the Rural Nursing Recruitment & Retention Program, which provides eligible healthcare facilities with funds to incentivize nurses to work in rural Texas. Awarded facilities can give $15,000 to nurses who agree to work fulltime for at least three years.
Source: ValleyCentral.com
Last Updated: 7/25/2024