Category: Rural

STHCS EMT

#TransformRuralHealth: EMT Shortages Can Mean Life or Death

This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials know that rural communities deserve the best opportunities for good…

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#TransformRuralHealth: “Some people’s only option is to pitch a tent while they wait for services”

This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials know that rural communities deserve the best opportunities for good…

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#TransformRuralHealth: “I hear, ‘Should I quit my job so I can afford health insurance?'”

This post is part of our Transform Rural Health campaign. Learn more, including how you can let your elected officials know that rural communities deserve the best opportunities for good…

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Health Foundation Announces New Initiative and $500,000 in Funding to Advance Rural Health

Funding, advocacy, forthcoming report made possible by gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in 2022 BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York announced a…

Health Foundation Announces Micro-Grant Fund to Address Health Disparities in Rural Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2022  CONTACT: Kent Olden | Phone: 716-852-3030 ext. 109 | Email: kolden@hfwcny.org BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – In 2021, the Health Foundation for Western…