Rural Health
News by Topic: Health workforce
Oct 31, 2025 - Describes challenges with offering labor and delivery services in rural Texas, discussing reimbursement, workforce shortages, and distance to care.
Source: The Optimist
Oct 30, 2025 - Describes community-wide efforts to combat an increase in suicides in rural Colorado. Highlights a mental health response team comprised of police and a mental health professional. Discusses rural specific drivers of suicide rates.
Source: The Colorado Sun
Oct 28, 2025 - 3RNET is hosting a live, virtual career fair on Thursday, November 13, 2025 in celebration of National Rural Health Day. This event will allow healthcare providers seeking jobs in rural and underserved areas to connect with 3RNET network coordinators to explore opportunities.
Source: 3RNET
Oct 26, 2025 - Discusses the impact of the expansion of Medicaid dental benefits on the oral health of Missouri residents. Notes that areas with dental workforce shortages are less likely to feel the positive impact of increases in reimbursement rates.
Source: Kansas City Magazine