Rural Health
News by Topic: Health workforce
Nov 25, 2024 - A mobile medical unit from a community college will bring screening services to rural Illinois communities. The unit will both increase access to healthcare for those with limited access and offering learning experiences for students in the nursing program.
Source: My Stateline
Nov 22, 2024 - Highlights efforts across the state of New York to expand healthcare access through workforce investments, enhancing mental health services, and addressing addiction.
Source: Finger Lakes 1
Nov 22, 2024 - Summarizes the Biden-Harris Administration's investments in rural healthcare. Details funding for workforce development, technical assistance to improve healthcare facilities' economic viability, and access to primary care, maternal, HIV, mental health, and substance use disorder services.
Source: Health Resources and Services Administration
DEA, HHS: Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications
Federal Register
Nov 19, 2024 - Notice from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issuing a temporary rule to extend certain exceptions to existing DEA regulations implemented in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (COVID-19 PHE). The full set of telemedicine flexibilities regarding the prescription of controlled medications that were in place during the COVID-19 PHE as outlined in the Second Temporary Rule will remain in place through December 31, 2025. This rule is effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
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 19, 2024 - A Des Moines, Iowa area hospital is using a helicopter service to reach pregnant women in need of emergency specialized care. The program is offered statewide, particularly in areas with few or no obstetricians, in response to a shortage of maternity care in Iowa.
Source: KCRG
Nov 15, 2024 - Reports on a rural mental health summit in Plainville, Kansas, which included discussion of the role of rural faith leaders in connecting residents with mental health resources. Notes that, in areas where mental health professionals are scarce, residents may be more likely to seek help from local faith communities. Describes efforts to distribute mental health resource brochures to churches and provide mental health training opportunities to a range of rural community members.
Source: Kansas Reflector
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
Nov 11, 2024 - Discusses the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene for a rural North Carolina county that lost its only dental clinic for low-income patients in the storm. Discusses barriers to recruiting more dental workforce and efforts to maintain some services in a repurposed mobile van.
Source: North Carolina Health News
Nov 11, 2024 - Highlights challenges for rural Washington healthcare facilities in offering labor and delivery services. Discusses challenges with maintaining healthcare quality, maternal care deserts, financial challenges and sustainability, and the impact of labor and delivery services on community vitality.
Source: Washington State Standard