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The missing link: Community health workers bridge the gap in rural healthcare

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Many healthcare positions are tried and true. Dentists, nurses, and surgeons are just a few examples of positions that need little explanation. However, a new healthcare position has surfaced in recent years, one that often flies under the radar: the community health worker. A community health worker, also known as a community health representative within Tribal […]

Bridging the Gap: Community Health Needs Assessments provide vital insights into rural community well-being

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It has been said that if you’ve seen one rural community, you’ve seen one rural community. Although rural areas are often grouped together, there is immense diversity among what rural looks like around the U.S. Some rural communities might be highly agricultural, while others may be defined by mining, logging, fishing, or a multitude of […]