Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations – News
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Nov 4, 2026 - Discusses the overlapping populations that are both socially vulnerable and hard-to-survey, including how both of those groups are measured. Notes how findings can be used to identify communities in need of additional outreach when conducting research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Newsroom
Oct 23, 2026 - Describes a newly funded project aiming to increase the participation of rural communities in clinical research and strengthen research partnerships with rural areas across the Southwest. Planned clinical research studies will investigate using telehealth to manage chronic disease and the impact of community doulas on maternal health outcomes.
Source: UNM Health Sciences News