The Current State of Rural Health: Information & Resources
Major health, economic, and social disparities exist between urban and rural populations on the local, state, and national level. At the same time, health care provider shortages in rural areas are reaching crisis levels, affecting millions of Americans. Read more about this situation and what is being done to address it, as well as learn about the unique experiences and advantages of working in rural healthcare below.
Recent literature, references & news publications:
- The Visiting Specialist Model of Rural Health Care Delivery: A Survey in Massachusetts
- Tracing New Pathways to Rural Practice: by UMass Chan faculty and student, Cashman, Cragin, and Kasper
- Where Are They Now? Poster by UMass Chan faculty
- Journal of Rural Health
- Massachusetts Office of Rural Health
- National Rural Health Association
- Federal Office or Rural Health Policy
- 3RNet: Jobs in Rural Health Search Engine
- RHI hub: What is Rural?
- Williams Alumni magazine article featuring RHS co-Director Steve Martin
Placement Resources:
- Indian Health Service: Learn about opportunities
- National Health Service Corps: Learn about opportunities
To sign-up for weekly updates from the MA Dept of Rural Heath on local funding opportunities, data, articles of interest, training, and more: email kirby.lecy@state.ma.us