Rural Health
News by Topic: Networking and collaboration
Dec 6, 2024 - Highlights a partnership between the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to address cardiovascular health to reduce rural health disparities. The Get With The Guidelines program focuses on quality improvement for rural hospitals, offering free clinical consultants, evidence-based education, access to AHA resources, and peer collaboration for up to 700 hospitals.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Dec 3, 2024 - Highlights the work of 3 rural Michigan community mental health agencies. Discusses challenges related to workforce, stigma, transportation, substance use, and more as well as work to overcome those challenges through outreach and partnering with other community institutions.
Source: Flint Side
Nov 29, 2024 - Features a variety of public health initiatives led in partnership with public libraries in rural and urban communities across the country. Highlights programs offered at two rural libraries in Texas, including food assistance and peer support services.
Source: Associated Press
Nov 26, 2024 - Highlights a Virginia collaborative program aiming to improve health outcomes by "prescribing" produce to people with certain chronic health conditions. Notes that many similar programs are located in urban areas, but this program includes rural residents. Discusses the program's funding allowing for sustainability as well as evaluating success.
Source: Cardinal News
Oct 31, 2024 - Announces a partnership between federal agencies and the National Rural Water Association for a 1 year study on cybersecurity for rural water systems. The study will identify areas for improvement, guidance on cyber-support programs, and offer training on cybersecurity issues.
Source: Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
Oct 29, 2024 - Announces a partnership between an Idaho university and Oregon community college to train area social workers in rural areas to address mental health access. The partnership offers students a pathway from the associate's degree to a master's program.
Source: Idaho State University
Oct 24, 2024 - Highlights an Oklahoma summit discussing food security and food sovereignty for Indigenous tribes. The summit represented a partnership between state and national food banks and tribal leaders.
Source: Fox23
Oct 24, 2024 - Announces the release of a report sharing best practices, models, research, and policies related to rural age-friendly care. Highlights the partnership between the National Rural Health Association and The John A. Hartford Foundation in addressing age-friendly care for rural older adults.
Source: National Rural Health Association