In rural areas across North Carolina, access to healthcare is shaped not only by geography but also by economics, immigration status, and the ability to navigate a complex and often inequitable system. Medicaid, the public health insurance program jointly funded … Read more

Accessing Specialist Services in Rural Healthcare In the complex analysis of rural healthcare, it is of paramount importance to understand the role that access to specialized services and lack of resources plays in the daily lives of rurally located individuals. … Read more

As with any complicated relationship in people’s everyday lives, the dynamic that exists between a doctor and their patient is incredibly nuanced, characterized simultaneously by aspects that work and others that could benefit from reform. These nuances are especially evident … Read more

Introduction Drug abuse and mental health issues are two epidemics that go hand-in-hand. Particularly in rural, isolated areas, these issues are often exacerbated by external factors, such as a lack of resources for both mental health treatment and drug rehabilitation. … Read more

Folk, Family, Faith, and The Role of Home Healing in Rural Healthcare In a country where citizens are fortunate enough to have comprehensive healthcare, top-of-the line medical education, and cutting-edge biotechnology, it may seem difficult to rationalize the fact that … Read more