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Declines in the rural population are beginning to result in shortages of medical professionals.

Jun 24, 2013 4:15PM

Population losses in rural areas resulting in public service shortages

When it comes to public service professionals, such as medicine, teaching and safety, many workers move to populated areas where their services are in high demand. More…

Women in rural locations have experienced a decline in their lifespans over the last ten years.

Dec 18, 2012 9:40PM

Rural women see shortened lifespans More…

While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal agencies continue to help fund programs to benefit rural communities, Congress recently failed to pass a more comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs bill, leaving many areas without funds to help improve community facilities.

Oct 2, 2012 4:07PM

Vilsack addresses failure to update Farm Bill More…

The funds will be used to improve access to healthcare and educational services in rural areas by supporting more than 100 projects nationwide.

Dec 14, 2011 5:27PM

USDA funds to support medical care, education More…

Communities with 50,000 or fewer inhabitants are targeted with these grants. Projects including education and training in accredited respiratory therapy programs, initiatives meant to better connect healthcare workers to patients and each other and the construction of an Urgent Care Center will be funded.

Nov 30, 2011 5:15PM

USDA supporting improvements to rural healthcare More…

Investment in health centers could substantially benefit rural communities through the creation of thousands of jobs, a GWU report indicates.

Sep 16, 2011 3:22PM

Report: Community health center investments could help economy More…

Improved healthcare was just one of many issues discussed at the two-day meeting of tribal leaders and government officials in Salt Lake City.

Aug 31, 2011 2:56PM

Tribal leaders, government officials meet in Salt Lake City More…

 

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