The Rural Monitor
Articles by Author: Brendan Stermer
About Brendan Stermer
Brendan Stermer writes for RHIhub's online magazine, the
Rural Monitor, as well as Models and Innovations. His
articles on important rural health issues are informed by
his background in small-town journalism. Brendan has a
bachelor of arts degree in Philosophy from the University
of Minnesota Morris.
Full Biography
November 13, 2024
The RUPRI Health Panel, consisting of six of the foremost rural health experts from across the country, is celebrating 30 years of nonpartisan policy analysis. Members reflect on the Panel's history – and their ongoing commitment to representing rural communities and perspectives in national health policy discussions.
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September 11, 2024
What can board members and CEOs do to ensure the continuity of strong leadership through transitions? Rural health leaders from across the country share their approaches to succession planning — from written policies to the mentorship of emerging talent.
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April 24, 2024
A growing number of rural hospital leaders are beginning to view their infrastructure, purchasing, and investment strategies as crucial extensions of their efforts to improve community health — and, in the long term, bolster their bottom line.
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January 24, 2024
Produce prescription programs have gained popularity in recent years as a model for addressing food insecurity and diet-related disease. While such programs are still uncommon in rural areas, those that do exist report wide-ranging impacts on participants and local food systems.
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July 26, 2023
In response to rising rates of overdose death and injection-related disease, rural organizers across the country are testing innovative harm reduction strategies to expand potentially life-saving services to some of the most at-risk members of their communities.
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