Rural Health
News by Topic: Healthcare needs and services
Aug 18, 2026 - Highlights research finding that recent flooding in rural Appalachia increased opioid overdose deaths due to the stress of the event, disrupted treatment, and weakened support systems in the aftermath. Discusses data trends following severe floods and how lessons learned from one destructive flood prepared providers for future flooding disasters.
Source: Medical Xpress
Aug 17, 2026 - New philanthropic funding has been allocated for a Wyoming program that will expand and enhance stroke care across the state. Discusses the impact of distance to care on stroke outcomes and highlights positive outcomes for similar programs in other states.
Source: Cap City News
Aug 14, 2026 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requesting comments on an information collection titled "Data Collection for the Residential Care Community and Adult Day Services Center Components of the National Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Study" regarding the data collected for the 2027 wave of the National Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Study. Comments are due October 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 14, 2026 - Offers an interview with a community pharmacist discussing the role pharmacies play in overcoming healthcare and vaccine access challenges for rural communities.
Source: Drug Topics
Aug 14, 2026 - Highlights suicide prevention support options available through the Veterans Administration (VA) with a focus on rural residents, veterans not enrolled in VA healthcare, and veterans who have never received suicide support before.
Source: VA News
Aug 13, 2026 - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is seeking comments on an information collection titled "Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data (OMB Control Number: 0930-0396)—Extension" regarding the use of and processing of applications in the standard application process (SAP) Portal to request confidential data from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. Comments are due October 13, 2026.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 12, 2026 - Offers recommendations and highlights rural assets for maternal healthcare, based on insights from leaders of 3 rural Iowa hospitals. Discusses upskilling and training the workforce, adapting guidelines, driving change, provider-patient relationships, and professional networking.
Source: Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Aug 12, 2026 - The New Mexico Department of Health has signed a data sharing agreement with the Navajo Area Indian Health Services with the goal of improving public health initiatives.
Source: KUNM
HHS: Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the National Vaccine Advisory Committee
Federal Register
Aug 12, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking nominations for the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, which provides advice and makes recommendations to the Director of the National Vaccine Program. Nominations are due 30 days from publication of this notice.
Source: Federal Register
Aug 11, 2026 - Discusses risks associated with farming, prevention measures, and how emergency medical services can save lives. Highlights how access to EMS can be challenging for rural areas and the importance of volunteers for maintaining services.
Source: Farm Progress: Dakota Farmer