#rural-health

#rural-health

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.

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

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.