In rural regions of Africa, high blood pressure often goes untreated because health centers are far…
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Cervical Cancer Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
Español When Claudia Perez-Favela, a mother of three in California, experienced irregular periods and heavy bleeding,…
Rural California Wine Country Fire Burning Out of Control
Firefighters will battle intense heat and dry weather Friday as they work to control a fast-moving…
What Role Do Immigrants Play in the Rural Workforce?
As of 2023, there were over 47 million immigrants residing in the country, accounting for 14%…
How Might Federal Medicaid Cuts in the Enacted Reconciliation Package Affect Rural Areas?
Note: Originally published on July 2, this brief has been updated to reflect new CBO estimates…
A Closer Look at the $50 Billion Rural Health Fund in the New Reconciliation Law
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a budget reconciliation bill into law that includes significant…
How Might Federal Medicaid Cuts in the Senate-Passed Reconciliation Bill Affect Rural Areas?
Approximately 66 million people – about 20% of the U.S. population – live in rural areas,…
How Might the Reconciliation Bill’s Medicaid Cuts Affect Rural Areas?
Approximately 66 million people – about 20% of the U.S. population – live in rural areas,…
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Coverage for People Living in Rural Areas
Approximately 66 million people in the United States live in rural areas – about 20% of…
Key Facts About Medicare Beneficiaries in Rural Areas
Over the years, policymakers have expressed ongoing concern about barriers to medical care in rural areas,…