Rural Health
News by Topic: Schools
Dec 23, 2024 - Discusses a University of Montana school counseling program moving from in-person instruction to online in a move to improve access to training for students from rural areas. Notes the mental health workforce shortage impacting rural areas. Highlights funding to offer incentives for rural students participating in the program.
Source: University of Montana
Dec 3, 2024 - Highlights a program in a remote Alaskan village high school giving students experience with growing fresh food and food sovereignty for the community. Discusses program funding, challenges with access to vegetables in remote Alaska, and the importance of fresh vegetables for healthy living.
Source: Alaska Public Media, PBS, NPR
Nov 26, 2024 - Discusses a student-led peer support initiative to destigmatize mental health in a rural Nevada community. Highlights existing challenges in accessing mental healthcare due to workforce shortages as well as limited transportation.
Source: The Nevada Independent
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