Education and Training of the Rural Healthcare Workforce – News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Dec 6, 2024 - Features a program led by the Oklahoma Breastfeeding Resource Center (OBRC) which works to expand access to breastfeeding education in rural communities. Notes the health benefits of breastfeeding and lower rates of breastfeeding initiation in some rural areas. Describes how OBRC offers training to rural providers on evidence-based best practices and helps hospitals achieve Baby-Friendly designation.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Dec 3, 2024 - Offers updates on the planning and implementation of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, a rural residential high school focusing on training students for careers in healthcare. Notes rural health disparities and workforce shortages the school aims to improve.
Source: Alabama Reflector
Nov 19, 2024 - Profiles a pharmacy student at the University of North Carolina on track to practice in rural North Carolina. Highlights the Rural Pharmacy Health Certificate Program that gives students experience with rural populations through healthcare screenings and educational programming.
Source: University of North Carolina
Nov 14, 2024 - Medical students in Texas visited a farm to learn more about the occupational hazards of farming. Discusses farm injuries and the importance of medical professionals understanding the healthcare needs of their patients.
Source: KLTV
Oct 22, 2024 - Profiles Montevideo Medical Academy, a medical training program creating a pipeline for rural Minnesota high school students toward healthcare professions. Describes how the program was started and successes early in the program.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Last Updated: 12/9/2024