New study reveals broad economic impact of rural hospital closures

When rural hospitals close, the damage isn’t limited to the local communities’ healthcare safety net. Instead, closures have far-reaching and broad consequences …

Nursing shortage continues to affect rural hospitals

Hospitals in rural communities are struggling due to widespread nursing shortages. Staffing issues have resulted in compromised healthcare services in many rural communities …

A home for the holidays

It is interesting to reflect on the phrase “home for the holidays” regardless of the cultural holidays you and yours might celebrate, they are always better when celebrated at home. What does home mean to you?

Why college graduates are moving back to their rural communities

In a recently published report titled, “Rural College Graduates: Who Comes Home?” author Stephanie Sowl, a Ph.D. candidate at Iowa State University, and her co-authors, Rachel Smith and Michael Brown, explored the patterns and reasoning behind why college graduates are returning to their rural hometowns.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation receives NeighborWorks America Housing Stability Counseling Program grant funds

West Sacramento, Calif. — We are proud to announce that NeighborWorks America awarded Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) a $1.7 million Housing Stability Counseling Program grant.