Newswise Feature Channel: Rural 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.

Obstacles to alcohol, drug treatment higher for rural Americans

Ohio State University — Tue, 07 May 2024 09:05:54 EST

Rural Americans are less likely to initiate care for substance use disorders and to receive ongoing care compared with those who live in urban areas. When they do access care, people who live in less populated areas are more likely to have to go outside their provider network to receive treatment, which comes with higher out-of-pocket costs.

Expert on rural Appalachia champions coalition building and local knowledge

West Virginia University — Tue, 07 May 2024 08:30:09 EST

Research from a West Virginia University scholar of rural Appalachia shows how even the most marginalized communities can assert power and create change when they come together to form coalitions.

Rural pharmacists are pivotal to home-based palliative care

University of South Australia — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:05:14 EST

Pharmacists are being recognised for their vital role in supporting home-based rural palliative care patients, as new research shows that they not only enable patients to choose to stay at home, but also provide significant relief, comfort, and peace of mind for patients, carers, and family members.

Love on the land: Helping farmers grow healthy relationships

University of South Australia — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:30:00 EST

Life on the land can be great, but it can also put a lot of pressure on romantic relationships. Now, rural health experts from the University of South Australia have launched a new online resource to help farmers build and maintain a healthy relationship with their partner.

Telehealth Expert: Limited Internet Access Affects Healthcare in Rural Communities

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:05:47 EST

People with Diabetes Who Live in Rural Areas More Likely to Develop Complications of the Disease, UM School of Medicine Study Finds

University of Maryland School of Medicine — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:05:04 EST

It has been well established that people who live in rural areas in the U.S. are more likely to have diabetes and experience barriers to managing their condition compared to those who live in the suburbs and cities.

Grand Prize Winner: The Southwest Coalition for Colorectal Cancer Screening (SuCCCeS) program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:05:01 EST

According to the American Cancer Society, the number of colorectal cancers in the US for 2024 are estimated to be about 106,590 new cases of colon cancer (54,210 in men and 52,380 in women) and about 46,220 new cases of rectal cancer (27,330 in men and 18,890 in women).