The Rural Monitor
Articles by Topic: Social determinants of health

The Reverend's Revolution: A Kid-First Approach to Community Health

June 29, 2016
By teaching youth how to better their health and economic situation, Reverend Richard Joyner has inspired the Conetoe community to make lasting changes. Read more about how the Conetoe Family Life Center's garden camp and partnerships with local hospitals have revolutionized the health of northeast North Carolina.

From Rural Poverty to Rural Prosperity: A Lesson in Quilting

June 24, 2015
Education, health, employment, and human services have important roles in supporting the well-being of rural children and families.

Socioeconomic Policy Is Health Policy

February 12, 2014
The United States spends more on medical care and less on social services than other developed countries, yet social services can be just as important to health outcomes.

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