Here's a roundup of stories with rural resonance; if you do or see similar work that should be shared on The Rural Blog, email us at heather.chapman@uky.edu.
Wildfire smoke is particularly harmful to kids' lungs, a new study says. Read more here.
Families say school bans would jeopardize the mental and physical health of transgender athletes in rural areas. Read more here.
A study examined the benefits and drawbacks for rural hospitals that affiliate with large health systems. The verdict: it's a mixed bag. Read more here.
An economist discusses the myths and realities of rural America's economies. Read more here.
A cost-cutting Medicare rule approved by the Trump administration will cut payments to hospitals for some surgeries and could raise costs and cause confusion for patients when it takes effect. Read more here.
Pressure is mounting on the Biden administration to allow providers to prescribe abortion pills via telehealth appointments. That would make abortions easier to access for rural residents who live far from abortion providers. Read more here.
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