University study highlights rural healthcare disparities for elders

A recent study by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) examined healthcare access in rural areas for different age groups.

Health and Human Services releases rural action plan

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release that outlines a broad, strategic plan to address rural healthcare in the United States. The department-wide study is the first to be done on rural healthcare in the nation in 18 years.

Nationwide heat wave revives drought fears

The latest analysis from the United States Drought Monitor (USDM) shows that the summer heat wave that swept the western United States has once again created drought conditions throughout the West.

Postal Service considers cuts to major program in rural Alaska

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said Friday he is considering the elimination of Alaska’s bypass mail program, which ships groceries to rural communities and indirectly supports airlines in Alaska.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation receives $5 million from Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan to help small businesses recover from COVID-19

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) announced today it received a Grow with Google Small Business Fund loan from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). The community development financial institution (CDFI) will deploy the loan to small businesses in rural communities throughout the West hurt by the economic impact of COVID-19.