Rural Health

WVU Professor Discusses Mental Health Resources For Rural Communities

Youth in rural communities are just as likely to exhibit risky behaviors as their urban and suburban peers, but may have less access to help. 

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Fears of Hidden HIV in Rural West Virginia 

Among U.S. states, West Virginia ranks 18th in the rate of new HIV infections. But it may be an incomplete picture, especially in rural communities, where some health officials worry that cases are going undetected.

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Martinsburg Physicians Develop New Approaches To Rural Veteran Health Needs

A program at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center trains medical providers to better serve rural veterans, who often face a number of barriers to accessing health resources.

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Rural Health Care Advocates Stress Needs At Capitol

Health care providers and health advocacy organizations were at the Capitol Thursday to discuss challenges and advocate for possible solutions in rural health care. 

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