Distrust in Healthcare and Adverse Health Outcomes
By Anna Seaman Most people who reside within rural areas of the country lack access to healthcare facilities, physicians, and vital health-related resources. Spleen explains that rural populations have been associated with more significant rates of “healthcare avoidance” (Spleen). The … Read more
Rural Veteran Healthcare in North Carolina: The Need for Quality, Trust, and Accessibility in the VA Healthcare System
By Mike Hostutler Veterans in the United States require extensive healthcare following their service to our country as they are disproportionally affected by chronic injuries and illness resulting from their work. As such, it is vital that veterans access quality … Read more
The Socioeconomics of Rural Healthcare
By Kathryn Haenni Introduction Rural health, as it relates to the field of medical study, can be divided into two categories: health and health care delivery. Rural healthcare is lacking, to say the least. The barriers rural populations encounter are … Read more