Winter 2015
February 26, 2015
Distance Education
Education at a Distance: Virtual Classrooms Bring Healthcare Classes to Rural Areas
February 26, 2015
Highlights three university programs that are embracing distance education to allow professionals to stay in their rural communities while earning a degree.
Rural Student Profiles
February 26, 2015
Profiles of four students who have completed distance or hybrid education programs with the aim of advancing their careers and better serving their rural communities.
Missouri RN Earns BS Nursing Degree Online
February 26, 2015
A profile of Virginia Slaughter, a nurse who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree through the University of Missouri Kansas City RN-BSN Rural Nursing Initiative, a distance education program.
North Dakota Student Earning PA Degree Through Distance Program
February 26, 2015
A profile of Brittany Anundson, a student in the University of North Dakota Physician Assistant Program, which allows students to complete much of the degree requirements at a distance.
Students Earn OT Doctorates Through Nebraska-Alaska Program
February 26, 2015
Profiles of Sarah Thompson and Karrianna Gallagher, students in Creighton University's Entry-Level Distance Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program – Alaska.
RHIhub's Human Services Support Guide for Rural Healthcare: Everything Connects
February 26, 2015
A new and easy-to-navigate RHIhub topic guide helps connect users to rural human services resources.
Will Hospitals Become Insurers?
February 26, 2015
A look into the complexities of medical insurance and the consequences that rural communities could face if healthcare systems morph into insurance providers.
Healthy Clinic Program Helps Colorado Rural Clinics Build Stronger Foundations
February 26, 2015
The Healthy Clinic Assessment program identifies gaps in clinic operations in order to make improvements and potentially earn Patient Centered Medical Home status.
Hawaiian Weight Management Program Aims for Healthy, Happy Lives
February 26, 2015
The Kūlana Hawai'i program employs an integrated team of health professionals to address internal and external factors relating to weight management.