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Rural Health Transformation Funds Go to Tech Companies for Innovations
The new fund will implement new technologies from health-focused startups in rural communities, but the strategy has its doubters.
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Medical Schools Work to Address Shortage of Specialists in Rural Healthcare
Program coordinators highlight the importance of cultural awareness and understanding of local challenges in training for new medical practitioners. But problems with luring young professionals to rural America go much farther.
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Vermont, Other States Test ‘Gentle Infill’ as One Potential Tool to Tackle Housing Shortages
With not enough housing to meet growing demand and the economic pressures it puts on rural and other communities, some states are testing solutions designed to expedite construction on empty lots in between existing houses.
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I Tried to Identify the Gayest Small Towns, but the Data Fell Apart
The Daily Yonder's data journalist set off in search of the gayest small towns, but instead, she found a large information gap
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Finding Middle Ground in the Solar Debate with Agrivoltaics
Studies suggest rural residents are more amenable to solar when it incorporates farming. Is it enough to sway the anti-renewable energy efforts of the Trump administration?
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At-Risk Communities Shortchanged by Rural Health Transformation Program, Research Shows
Rural communities with high mortality rates won’t get their fair share of funding from Congress’ Rural Health Transformation Program, a new study shows.
Local News
With Deadline for Healthcare Premium Tax Credits Expiration Looming, Farmers Brace for Rate Hikes
[caption id align="alignnone" width="2500"] Photo courtesy of Jed Owen, Unsplash [/caption] News by Claire Carlson, The Daily Yonder When Carol Kolseth got her biopsy results back after a routine mammogram in October of 2024, she knew treatments for the cancerous lump in her breast
Local News
Protecting Rural Immigrant Populations from Expanding Reach of ICE
[caption id align="alignnone" width="4032"] The Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates office makes a point of being a good advocate for immigrants from all over the world. Photo by Nhatt Nichols. [/caption] News by Nhatt Nichols/Daily Yonder Helping people understand their rights might seem
Elections
Least Contacted and Most Undecided:’ Young Voters in Rural America
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