RWJF Scholars Work to Strengthen Rural Nursing
February 11, 2013 | Story
RWJF scholars and grantees spearhead projects to improve access to high quality nursing care in remote areas.
Medically Underserved Areas
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Rural Health Systems Manager Expands Access to Health Care in Kansas Farm Belt
November 8, 2011 | Story
2011 Community Health Leader ensures residents of rural communities in western Kansas have access to health care providers.
Clinical Scholar Alumna Starts Work on New Government Panel Aimed at Helping Medically Underserved Communities
October 12, 2010 | Story
Lolita McDavid attends first meeting of new committee charged with updating the methodology used to identify areas facing shortages of health professionals and medical services.
Kentucky Residency Program Focuses on Rural Nursing
September 22, 2010 | Story
RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow Alumnus is working with rural hospitals to create residency programs to attract and retain rural nurses.
Dennis Berens, MEd
March 1, 2002 | Story
In his role as co-publisher, Mr. Berens became more conscious than ever of the plight of America's rural communities and the need to preserve them as a precious, living resource.
WEBCAST: Project ECHO and Veterans Affairs Launch Initiative to Expand Specialty Care to Veterans
July 5, 2012 | Story
Watch live Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at 10 a.m. ET.
Project ECHO
June 14, 2011 | Story
This disruptive model of health care education and delivery enables primary care doctors in underserved areas to provide top-quality care for complex conditions locally.
Bringing Health Care to Rural Kentucky
June 18, 2012 | Story
RWJF Investigator and journalist Michael Millenson's landmark book on quality, and his subsequent crusade, helped radicalize a new generation.
New RNs Lack of Geographic Mobility Poses Challenge for Rural Health Care
December 18, 2011 | Story
Study from RWJF-supported RN Work Project is the latest examining the factors in nurses' decisions about their jobs.
Community Health Leader Protects Neighborhood Health Nationwide and in Rural Louisiana
September 6, 2011 | Story
Using the lessons learned as a dedicated country physician, Gary Wiltz, M. D., educates others about the value of maintaining our national commitment to community health.