Newswise Feature Channel: Rural Issues

Improving Health in Rural Areas Takes Community

University of Georgia — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:10:23 EST

Involving local leaders and churches could make all the difference in rural communities in diabetes prevention, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Reimbursement Changes Highlight Need for HHS to Enforce ACA Provider Non-Discrimination Provision

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:55:24 EST

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) issued ta statement in response to Kaiser Permanente's announcement that Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc., effective November 1, 2024, will not reimburse anesthesia services when submitted without the appropriate modifiers identifying who performed the service, and that it will be reducing QZ services rendered by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists to 85% of the Physician Fee Schedule.

AANA Recognizes National Rural Health Day, Calls for Better Care and Access for Rural Communities

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:10 EST

As often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get and stay healthy.

$4.5 Million Dept. Of Education Grant to Expand Mental Health Services Through Binghamton University Community Schools

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:55:18 EST

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) a five-year grant, totaling more than $4.5 million, to expand mental health services in Chenango County as part of its Mental Health Service Provider Demonstration Grant Program. This initiative, entitled Empowering Rural Communities: Promoting Mental Health, Equity, and Wellbeing Through a University-assisted Community Schools Approach, will expand social work support to students and families in the Norwich and Oxford school districts with the ability to serve 2,310 students and their families.

Penn State College of Medicine Launches 'Partnership-Based Center' to Reduce Health Disparities in Commonwealth and Beyond

Penn State College of Medicine — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:25:19 EST

With a mission to bridge the gap in health equity in rural communities, Penn State College of Medicine has launched the Center for Advancing Health Equity in Rural and Underserved Communities (CAHE-RUC). This novel, groundbreaking center is dedicated to studying, addressing and reducing health disparities affecting rural and underserved communities in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Mapping the pulse of the city: innovative framework for dynamic population insight

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:10:21 EST

Accurate, high-temporal-resolution population data are critical for urban planning and emergency response as cities grow. Traditional population census data, with their slow update cycles, cannot meet these demands. Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo have developed a new framework that combines remote sensing and mobile phone data, producing monthly population maps down to the census block level, providing more detailed population insights.

Not Running Dry: UNLV Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:45:16 EST

A UNLV research team is developing sustainable water management solutions for rural arid areas in the U.S. and China, focusing on wastewater reuse through solar-powered treatment processes. The project aims to provide low-cost technologies for non-potable -- and possibly potable -- reuse in rural communities in both countries, addressing water scarcity and quality issues.

Registration for upcoming Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia open through Sept. 9

University of Kentucky — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:05:00 EST

Next month, University of Kentucky partners will host the first-ever Symposium on Dis/Ability & Debility in Appalachia. The symposium will take place Sept. 28, at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building on UK's campus. A virtual component will also be available, to ensure accessibility to a broader audience.

Mild cognitive impairment could be going unreported in rural areas of West Michigan, study suggests

Michigan State University — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:05:16 EST

Researchers from Michigan State University and Corewell Health used de-identified electronic health records of more than 1.5 million patients to analyze incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in rural and urban areas in West Michigan. They are the first researchers in the state to use this technique.

Nighttime Light Data Shows Inequities in Restoring Power After Hurricane Michael

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:30:13 EST

Using nighttime lightdata from NASA, remote sensing, official outage records and census information, a study reveals notable differences in power-restoration rates between urbanized and rural areas and between disadvantaged and more affluent communities after Hurricane Michael in Florida's Panhandle.

Sandia researcher recognized for electrification work with tribal communities

Sandia National Laboratories — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:05:37 EST

Sandia National Laboratories Senior Scientist Stan Atcitty has been honored with the A.P. Seethapathy Rural Electrification Excellence Award by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his leadership and innovation in the rural electrification of U.S. tribal nations.

Mild cognitive impairment could be going unreported in rural areas of West Michigan, study suggests

Corewell Health — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 07:00:00 EST

Corewell Health(tm) and Michigan State University researchers are the first in the state to use de-identified electronic health records of more than 1.5 million patients to analyze incidence rates and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in rural and urban areas in West Michigan.

UChicago Experts Available: Combatting Summer Learning Loss, Protecting Students' Personal Data, and Positioning Kids for Long-Term Success

University of Chicago — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:05:30 EST

Landmark Survey Illustrates Frontier Cancer Care Needs for Rural and Frontier Patients

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:05:33 EST

The survey results illustrate the care barriers that rural and frontier communities face throughout the Mountain West. This groundbreaking work helps Huntsman Cancer Institute address these disparities more effectively.

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

University of Kentucky — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:05:42 EST

The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

Opioid Crisis Escalates in Appalachia: Rural Areas Hit Hardest, Study Finds

The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:05:02 EST

A recent study reveals a troubling surge in opioid-related deaths across the Appalachian region, with rural areas suffering the highest rates.

Does Living in America's Wealthiest Communities Make You Safer?

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 EST

Nationwide study published in Risk Analysis, compares the concentration of hazards and risks for the richest and poorest counties and municipalities in all 50 states (200 locations). Wealthier communities face higher economic consequences from natural hazard events compared to the poorest, mostly rural communities. The lowest-income municipalities have fewer impact from natural hazards, but at least 50% higher suicide and homicide rates, and firearm fatalities.

From the Pakistan-India Border to Our Borderplex: A Doctor's Journey Dr. Muhammad Moiz Tahir tackles El Paso's health challenges with community-driven care

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:05:20 EST

Field-driven multi-criteria sustainability assessment of last-mile rural electrification in Brazil

Elsevier — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:05:47 EST

ASPIRE: FSU faculty members lead work to craft sustainable solutions for a resilient future

Florida State University — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:05:32 EST

Four Florida State University researchers are helping lead the way in developing sustainable solutions to challenges facing the global community, thanks to support from the Office of the President's Sustainability and Climate Solutions seed grant investment.