Healthcare in the United States has proven to have many flaws. In 2021 alone, “27.5 million non-elderly individuals were uninsured,” with “64% of uninsured adults saying that they were uninsured because the cost of coverage was too high” (Tolbert & … Read more

Alternative care is a common practice in rural regions as a lack of access to hospitals has prevented many families from obtaining healthcare. Families within rural regions, with a focus on North Carolina for this essay, practice various types of … Read more

Introduction The soothing aroma of lavender, the immune-boosting effects of elderberry syrup, the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, or the refreshing benefits of peppermint tea. Home remedies, steeped in the traditions of rural living, are trusted, generational healing practices. Due to … Read more

In the Stories to Save Lives Project, narrators, particularly rural residents in North Carolina, tell their stories of experiencing a lack of healthcare access, both financially and geographically. In the midst of inadequate care from the medical system, rural citizens … Read more