Social Determinants of Health for Rural People – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Oct 24, 2024 - Highlights challenges faced by a rural Kansas community in their efforts to address nitrate contamination in drinking water. Notes that agricultural practices and sandy soil have led to dangerous increases in nitrate levels over recent decades. Describes efforts to obtain funding for a new water treatment center and to increase testing of private wells.
Source: KCUR
Oct 23, 2024 - Notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS) making corrections to dates in the September 27, 2024, notice of funds availability (NOFA) for the Multifamily Housing Preservation and Revitalization Demonstration Program (MPR) and Section 515 Loan Program. This notice is applicable on October 23, 2024.
Source: Federal Register
Last Updated: 10/28/2024