Dec 30, 2015
Top 5 Rural Monitor Articles of 2015
This year saw many changes to the Rural Monitor, including a switch from quarterly issues to individual articles published biweekly. Here is a countdown of the most-read articles of the year:
# 5 – An
Interview with Gina Capra
The Director of the Veterans Health Administration's
Office of Rural Health (ORH) discusses the Veterans
Choice Program and other VA activities underway to
connect rural veterans to the healthcare services they
need.
Published April 28, 2015
#4 – The
Business of Rural Hospital Closures
What rural hospitals can do to stay viable in difficult
times, with insights from Charles Owens, executive
director of the Georgia Department of Community Health,
State Office of Rural Health.
Published May 27, 2105
#3 – What Is the One
Thing from the History of Rural Health That We Should Not
Forget?
Five rural health leaders weigh in important facets of
rural health history. Panelists Tom Morris, Tim Size,
Teryl Eisinger, Jan Probst, and Kristine Sande will also
speak at the National Rural Health Association annual
conference in April.
Published March 31, 2015
#2 – Rural Network
Leads the Way with Intentional Collaboration
The Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri
capitalizes on available FORHP grants, business
leadership, and successful partnerships in order to boost
their impact on rural healthcare.
Published November 19, 2015
#1 Most Read of 2015 – Education at a
Distance: Virtual Classrooms Bring Healthcare Classes to
Rural Areas
Highlights three university programs that are embracing
distance education to allow professionals to stay in
their rural communities while earning a degree.
Published February 26, 2015
Share Your Ideas for 2016
Do you have a great idea for a Rural Monitor article for 2016? Email kristine@ruralhealthinfo.org with your suggestions of interesting people, programs, and topics.