#rural-health

#rural-health

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.

Primary care physician Sumana Reddy faces financial challenges while promoting quality care and addressing the primary care workforce shortage.

Over a third of US counties are maternity care deserts, affecting reproductive health for millions.

The potential loss of federal grants threatens healthcare access in impoverished rural communities.

Medicaid expansion is crucial for uninsured patients in rural Mississippi, providing necessary coverage for serious health conditions.

Heartland Forward's initiative trains librarians to prepare communities for telehealth, addressing healthcare access issues in rural Arkansas and Oklahoma.