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Trump dangles rural health dollars to push states to change hospital laws
The Trump administration has hinged federal funding for states on whether they end or loosen powerful but controversial laws that regulate the construction of new hospitals.
Resilient Power Keeps Rural Health Clinics Running in the Philippines
When storms knock out electricity, health workers still need to care for their communities. In the Philippines, Direct Relief’s Power for Health initiative is helping rural health facilities mainta…
McLeod Health Cheraw Named 2026 SCORH Rural Health Provider of the Year
McLeod Health Cheraw was recognized as the 2026 Rural Health Provider of the Year on October 21, 2026, during the 29th Annual Rural
Public health programs can ‘rewire’ social networks, Yale study finds
A maternal and child health education program implemented in rural villages in Honduras changed the communities’ social networks in ways that could be harmful or beneficial.
Griffin William Sherry to bring folk, country, rock to The Grand
Join Maine-born singer-songwriter Griffin William Sherry and friends for an evening of powerful songwriting and live music at The Grand on Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. Experience Sherry's unique blend of folk, country, and rock and roll, rooted in his rural Maine upbringing. Get your tickets now for this unforgettable musical event.
U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open
The partnership is launching the new, one-year family medicine obstetrics fellowship next summer to prepare family medicine physicians to provide advanced prenatal, maternity and newborn care in rural communities. The only other fellowship of this kind in Minnesota is at Essentia Health in Duluth.
Sanford to end labor and delivery services in Luverne
The announcement highlights the challenges faced by rural communities as hospitals contend with declining birth volumes, staffing demands and the need to maintain specialized maternity care.
Idaho to receive another $186 million in federal grant to improve rural health access
Idaho is slated to receive another approximately $186 million grant in the second year of the five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program. The state awarded all of its first $186 million to organizations statewide for projects meant to improve access and services for rural and tribal healthcare systems, according to a press release from Idaho […]
Trump, Talarico rally in Lubbock as 2026 election nears end
Lubbock has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like James Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas.
‘Talking to every single person matters’: ‘prairie populists’ canvass the rural US heartland to win in midterms
Democratic and independent candidates stump the US midwest and prairie states, hoping to win over Republican strongholds
Report highlights Oxfordshire's rural public health inequalities
The market town of Faringdon is one of a number of areas covered in the Oxfordshire report.
New Arrivals in the ER? Georgia Gears Up To Solve Rural Maternal Health Crisis
Most of Georgia’s counties are without a labor and delivery unit. To fill the gap, the state is looking to equip emergency rooms to handle obstetric emergencies. Advocates and doctors worry, however, that the ER is being used as a stopgap.
Siletz Tribe receives $11.7M USDA grant for rural broadband
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $11.7 million to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to expand high‑speed internet access in rural Lincoln County, Ore., the agency announced. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s ReConnect Program, which supports broadband deployment in areas that lack reliable service. The project will build a fiber network […]
Memorial Health System awaiting $80 million as payment delays slow hospital project
MARIETTA — Memorial Health System is awaiting about $80 million in anticipated Medicaid payments, a delay President and CEO Scott Cantley said is straining hospital operations and slowing financing for its women’s and children’s hospital project. Cantley said the outstanding payments include about $60 million through the Rural Ohio Hospital Tax Pilot Program for 2025 […]
Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?
The Trump administration announced $233 million for rural California healthcare Thursday. Here’s where the money comes from.
Rural Health Care: A Look at Priorities and the Pharmacy Professional's Role
Understanding local health care priorities is essential to developing meaningful solutions.
Trump dangles rural health dollars to push states to change hospital laws
The Trump administration has hinged federal funding for states on whether they end or loosen powerful but controversial laws that regulate the construction of new hospitals.
Dartmouth Health transplant team awarded $375K to create new program
The Dartmouth Health transplant team has been awarded $375,000 to create a telehealth program for kidney transplant patients in rural communities.
$11.8 million to expand rural health care access in Virginia
The investment is intended to help health care providers reach people who may otherwise have to travel outside their communities for certain medical services.
Women’s Health Wednesday: Protecting against the measles
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As New York has declared a statewide emergency with measles spreading through rural parts of the state, we are taking a closer look at this latest outbreak as part of …
Community Health Center of the North Country, NAHEC to host event focusing on needs of older adults
POTSDAM — Community Health Center of the North Country and The Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC), through the Older Adult Rural Support (OARS) program, will host a community roundtable …
Emergency medicine responders meet with Becca Balint to talk rural health bottlenecks
So many of the problems EMTs deal with, providers said, catch people where they fall through the cracks of other social services.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
Rural medical training is key to stronger health care in First Nations communities
Training doctors in rural and remote communities and embedding First Nations knowledge and leadership in medical education could be key to strengthening health care access, building a sustainable workforce ...
In Massachusetts, 6 rural hospitals could get upgrades as $162 million health fund opens
Each hospital can request up to $2.5 million.
Where $205 million in rural health transformation funds is going in Wyoming
Big chunks of the federal dollars are going toward improving access to emergency care and keeping labor and delivery units open.
‘I will not comment on his anatomy’: Ohio Republicans buzz about Trump’s analysis of a senator’s body
A day after President Donald Trump offered his latest appraisal of Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s physique, it had already become a running joke — if not explicitly stated — during a GOP gathering in rural western Ohio.
UNCG Students Expand Mental Health Support in Rural North Carolina
Six UNCG social work and psychology students are expanding mental health support in Rockingham County while gaining the experience and community connections that can lead to careers in rural healthcare.
John M. Williams on hunting rights, wolves and the urban-rural divide
Colorado hunter, angler and founder of Colorado Wolf Tracker, John M. Williams, joins The OpEdge to discuss Amendment 83, wolf reintroduction and the growing divide between urban and rural Colorado. Williams tells host and deputy opinion editor Antonio Olivero why he believes protecting hunting and fishing rights is essential to wildlife conservation, what he sees […]
Rendleman Orchards tour reveals science behind farming
Visitors to Rendleman Orchards in rural Union County see the finished product, but rarely the months, sometimes years, of work behind its apples, peaches, flowers and other crops.
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index, farm prices increase in October
Iowa’s Rural Mainstreet Index increased to 47.6 in October from 44.6 in September, according to the monthly survey of rural bank CEOs. The state’s farm and ranchland price index increased to 55.4 from 50 in September. The Rural Mainstreet Index covers 10 regional states and rural communities and provides the most current analysis of the…
Milaca Clinic earns federal Rural Health Clinic designation
MILACA — Mille Lacs Health System’s Milaca Clinic has earned federal Rural Health Clinic (RHC) certification, a designation intended to strengthen access to primary care in rural communities.
Nebraska Cattlemen to bring market outlook, meat science discussions to November feedlot meetings
Nebraska feedlot operators will have an opportunity to hear the latest cattle market outlook, explore meat science research and discuss industry issues during three Nebraska Cattlemen Feedlot Council…
ACHE’s new rural-focused public health doctoral program welcomes first class of 21
A new doctoral program at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education in Fort Smith aims to equip healthcare professionals with skills to address rural health disparities and revive services missing from their communities.
Republicans laud feds for awarding Florida $193.7M for rural healthcare
Florida has been awarded $193.7 million in federal funds to support telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, pharmacy services, diagnostic kiosks, and community paramedicine for rural areas in Florida, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced. The grant is $5 million-plus more than the DeSantis administration had previously announced it was requesting. The money is made […]
Rural hospital chain Quorum Health nears $1.3B bond sale
Quorum Health operates 11 hospitals in nine states including New Mexico, California and Oregon.
Marlo Vernon: An unstoppable force for rural health across Georgia
“Just knowing that everything we’ve done has brought us to this point is incredibly exciting and humbling,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.
Indiana University, Pillar Arts partner with Arts Commission to present art business training in southern Indiana
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana University Center for Rural Engagement and Pillar Arts announced that they are partnering with the Indiana Arts Commission to present the On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator in Bloomington, a program designed for Hoosier creative entrepreneurs to take charge of their career through a portfolio career model.
Community Clinic CEO talks rural health access, expansion
With access to care being a primary mission of many health providers statewide, the role of community health workers (CHW) is becoming more important, according to Judd Semingson, CEO of...
Gordon and Barrasso focus on sustainability of Rural Health Transformation Program
CHEYENNE – U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johansson held a press conference Friday at the state Capitol to announce the
Community Clinic CEO talks rural health access, expansion
With access to care being a primary mission of many health providers statewide, the role of community health workers (CHW) is becoming more important, according to Judd Semingson, CEO of...
Alexander County Veterans Service Officer Cherry Kilby published in NC Medical Journal
Alexander County Veterans Service Officer Cherry Kilby has been recognized for her contributions to rural veterans’ health with the publication of her article, “The Quiet Crisis: A Call for Community-Embedded Solutions for Rural Veterans,” in the Fall 2026 issue of the North Carolina Medical Journal (NCMJ). The article appears in the journal’s special issue, “North […]
911: Massive blaze destroys woodworking business in rural Blair County
Firefighters in Blair County are providing new details on Wednesday night's response to the massive commercial building fire in the Roaring Spring area.Emergenc
Senior Health Insurance Program navigators available to help during Medicare open enrollment
Chrissy Childers is the lead navigator for SHIP at Rural Health, Inc. This year, she said she’s reminding people to check their Part D plan, since many plans have changed.
Idaho hands out $186 million in rural health grants — and another $186 million is on the way
More than $20 million of the first-year grants will go into education-related initiatives. Other education programs remain in limbo.
Former Vice President Harris joins campaign trail to hear rural healthcare concerns
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom and Mississippi health care providers in Clarksdale to hear how limited access to care is affecting rural families.
Nebraska Cattlemen to bring market outlook, meat science discussions to November feedlot meetings
Nebraska feedlot operators will have an opportunity to hear the latest cattle market outlook, explore meat science research and discuss industry issues during three Nebraska Cattlemen Feedlot Council…
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump country
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has won twice in a district that voted for Trump, making her one of the few rural Democrats in Congress.
Rural hospital independence depends on making technology count
At Nemaha County Hospital, careful IT spending, faster revenue processes and expanded access to care are central to staying viable without joining a larger health system.
Polymer Alliance Zone receiving nearly $200K from Rural Business Development Grant
The West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone Inc. (PAZ) is one of the six recipients sharing $554,000 in Rural Business Development Grants.
Gov. Reeves announces 60 awards totaling over $32 million through rural health transformation program
Gov. Tate Reeves announced 60 awards totaling over $32 million through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program Wednesday.
Rural US hospitals, collateral victims of Trump politics
Ninety miles (140 kilometers). That is how far residents of Fredonia, a small town in the central US state of Kansas, must travel for cardiology care in the event of a heart attack or stroke.
Rural Health Transformation implementation begins; Here’s what the money will do
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the first allocations of the Rural Health Transformation Program Awards, totaling nearly $2.4 million, on Sept. 4, 2026, to fund worksite clinics and employer-based healthcare services across West Virginia.
House District 13 candidates discuss heating costs and housing
Maine House District 13 candidates Republican incumbent Russell White and Democrat Michael Cunningham shared their input on hot topics such as heating costs and access to rural healthcare during a
VT Science Corner: Expanding eating disorder care to rural areas
The great Taylor Swift proclaimed “I’m the problem, it’s me” in her 2022 song, "Anti-Hero." This lyric reflects something many people can recognize: the belief that something is fundamentally wrong
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
Trump Ties Rural Health Funding to Changes in State Hospital Laws
States seeking a share of $50 billion in federal funding are being encouraged to loosen hospital construction regulations.
Reeves awards $32 million in federal funds to develop healthcare workforce and psychiatric services
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday awarded $32 million for healthcare workforce development and psychiatric emergency services as a part of a federal program to improve rural healthcare.
To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs
New funding will expand a program that shares childcare costs among employers, families and the state. But finding available care still presents a challenge for many families.
Northern NH maternal health organizations receive grants from border commission
The Women of the Mountains Birth Initiative, also known as WOMB, and Families Flourish Northeast Inc. received $119,705 to help tackle the maternal health crisis in northern New Hampshire, the Northern Border Regional Commission announced.
Rural health awards would bring $4.7 million to area organizations
Lakeshore Food Club, West Shore Community College, United Way of the West Shore and District Health Department No. 10 are listed for nearly $4.7 million in rural health funding aimed
This Pennsylvania Tannery Has Turned its Industrial Process Into a Science
In rural Curwensville, Wickett & Craig workers produce a premium leather made exclusively via an old-school vegetable tanning process.
Covenant Health Air adds 2 ICU helicopters to fleet
Covenant Health Air Fleet aims to reach more rural counties faster with its two new helicopters.
New Sistersville General Hospital marks milestone with final beam signing
Memorial Health System celebrated a milestone for the new Sistersville General Hospital with a final beam signing ahead of its 2027 opening, marking progress on expanded rural health care.
TJPDC announces rural health program funding
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission has been selected to receive an $11.8M award to bring healthcare closer to rural residents.
Reeves announces second round funding for Mississippi's Rural Health Transformation Program
More than 370 applications were received in the second round, of which nearly 60 projects were approved totaling $32.6 million in funding. The third application period is now open, with a focus on modernizing the electronic health record systems in Mississippi.
Trump Dangles Rural Health Dollars To Push States To Change Hospital Laws
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
Politics is medicine on a large scale
In February 1848, a 26-year-old doctor named Rudolf Virchow arrived in Upper Silesia, a poor, rural corner of Prussia that’s now part of Poland. A typhus epidemic was killing thousands, and the Berlin government wanted a doctor to assess how to contain this pathogen, advise local authorities, and propose a plan. Virchow spent a few weeks going from villa…
NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services
Gov. Stein and NCDHHS announced $17 million in funding for mental health services through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Building a rural business empire on the back of coffee beans
Lewie Graham runs a cafe, restaurant and coffee bean roasting business in Kirkcudbright.
UK HealthCare partners with community health providers to expand women’s health services in rural Kentucky
UK HealthCare brings vital women’s health care closer to home across rural Kentucky.
Gov. Rhoden Supports Rural Health through New Hospital
News - Gov. Rhoden Supports Rural Health through New Hospital - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden supported rural health care by breaking ground on Freeman Regional Health Services' new hospital and clinic.
Peoria business leader accused of DUI in deadly UTV crash
A business executive well known in the local sport community has been arrested on drunk driving accusations for a crash that killed a woman late Saturday night in rural Peoria County.
Hopkinton Posts Survey on Health Care Close to Home
Hopkinton, RI, has posted a survey seeking resident input on local health care access. The town is one of 18 the state designates as rural.
Financial struggles at Camden medical center reflect closure risks for Arkansas’ rural hospitals
It has been a difficult year for Ouachita County Medical Center. In January, the Camden hospital became the latest in the state to close its labor and delivery unit. In March, it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In August, the hospital furloughed dozens of employees as it struggled under the budget constraints of bankruptcy.
Rural Health, Inc. to hold 5th annual Night of the Living Health Fair on Friday
Rural Health, Inc. will hold its annual Night of the Living Health Fair on Friday, inviting the community to trick or treat while also learning about Southern Illinois healthcare services
$50B rural health fund delivers for Ohio
Rural communities have always been central to Ohio’s strength. From the farms that feed our nation to the small businesses that sustain local economies, these communities represent the hard work, resilience, and determination that define the Buckeye State. Yet for too long, the health care systems serving them have struggled with workforce shortages, financial pressures […]
Year one, $200 million funding of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program allocated
Year one allocations for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) have been submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to Director of Rural Health Transformation Krissie Mayer.
Dartmouth Health launches innovative home care initiative with help of $20M gift
With the help of a generous $20 million donation from an alumnus, Dartmouth Health has launched an innovative new program designed to meet the needs of home-bound seniors and their families, particularly those living in rural areas. The program hopes to serve as a national model for other home care programs across the United States.
Cuts to rural healthcare become key issue for upstate votes in race for NY governor
The fight over a consolidation plan for a hospital in Hudson captures a trend throughout the state.
$32M awarded through Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced 60 awards totaling $32,606,496.32 through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. He said the awards will help modern…
Connecting communities through healthcare resources at fall block party
An event aimed at connecting residents with health care resources available in rural areas like eastern North Carolina — along with a little fall fun.
Trump dangles rural health dollars to push states to change hospital laws
The Trump administration has tied billions in rural health funding for states partly to the policy commitments they make, including ending their certificate of need, or CON, laws governing the construction of new hospitals.
Better rural health takes more than medical care
Ballad Health connects rural patients to social services, reducing emergency visits and lowering health care costs.
New Heart Hub opens in Grundy County, expanding access to healthcare
The American Heart Association is expanding access to heart health resources in rural Tennessee through a new Heart Hub at the Littell-Partin Center in Grundy C
'This money is a band-aid': Hospital leaders unhappy with rural healthcare fund uses
Laura Gamble, CEO of Pender Community Health, received federal grants for updates to her hospital. She's happy, but says there needs to be a plan for the future.
6 Pine Belt programs to receive funding to improve state’s rural healthcare, Gov. Reeves says
This year’s awards total $32,606,496.32.
This fifth-generation family business in rural Pa. is making 4,500 brooms for Salem
On Etsy, the Meckleys have made close to 20,000 sales.
Healthcare professionals discusses equity in care, rural challenges
Rural healthcare faces many challenges. These include issues relative to transportation, holes and gaps in coverage and the inherent difficulties… More on this post
Rep. Lisa McClain: Rural Michiganians deserve first-class healthcare
No law can make Michigan smaller. But we can make healthcare more accessible in rural communities and use modern technologies to make those miles matter less.
Partisan politics split urban and rural communities
[Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief] Greenawalt farm has retired from selling eggs and has swtiched to selling plants, canned goods and other produce. Kaitlyn Hughes | editor-in-chief Bryan Greenawal…
Health and Welfare director to resign by the end of 2026
The change comes as the department scrambles to distribute $186 million in federal rural healthcare grants — money that could have far-reaching implications for higher education and K-12.
UNC Health CEO Dr. Cristy Page Receives National Leadership Award
Page is recognized for expanding access to care, growing rural residency programs and advancing health system transformation across North Carolina.
The Rural Health Transformation Fund is delivering for NC
The real measure of success will be whether a rural hospital can keep its doors open, whether a young doctor chooses to practice in a small town, and whether a family can get the care it needs without spending half a day on the road.
Huntsville Hospital system receives federal rural health funding
The Huntsville Hospital health system has new federal funding for rural health care, including nearly $900,000 that will go to Athens-Limestone Hospital to connect its electronic medical records to the rest of the system.
Small gyms increase health and connection in rural communities
Within the Adirondacks, outdoor recreation keeps people active. But small gyms popping up encourage indoor activity.
5 partners recognized for supporting App State initiatives to strengthen NC healthcare
During an Oct. 12 event at the Hickory campus, App State recognized five regional partners for helping the university expand clinical services, strengthen rural healthcare outreach and launch a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the Catawba Valley. Honorees include Catawba Valley Health System, UNC Health Blue Ridge, UNC Health Caldwell, and the Caldwell Memorial Hospital and Golden LEAF foundations.
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027, Expanding Access to Academic-Based Cancer Care in Florida’s Rural Communities - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lakeside Cancer Center will connect cancer patients in the Glades with world-class treatment, complex care coordination and access to oncology specialists. October Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of […]