Rural Health
News by Topic: Chronic respiratory conditions
Nov 5, 2024 - Summarizes recent research finding rural disparities for students in access to care for treating asthma. The study found that access to school-based health centers improved access to care and outcomes for rural students.
Source: Physician's Weekly
Sep 18, 2024 - Provides an overview of an ongoing study led by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center to assess the underlying health risks faced by residents of rural counties in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Notes that 4,000 study participants will receive free comprehensive testing that would otherwise be hard to access in rural areas.
Source: KNOE 8 News