In upstate New York, “I’m surrounded by nature and animals,” Uman says, “so that comes out in my paintings: chicken feet, dogs, mouths and teeth.” In “When Rolfie Smiles My World Is Sunshine,” an abstract portrait of her dog, certain shapes recall a snout, a hill and twigs. Uman’s “When
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Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states
A giant cross next to a small church in Vance, Alabama. The state is among those where views supporting Christian nationalism are the strongest in the country, according to a new survey. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images A giant cross next
Federal fix for rural hospitals gets few takers so far
Hospitals in rural America face a dire financial forecast. The government has an incentive plan to help them keep their emergency departments open, while shutting their inpatient services. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Hospitals in rural America face a dire financial
Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?
Dr. Zita Magloire, a family medicine physician, says providing care to mothers before, during, and after pregnancy is “just essential care” that “affects the whole trajectory of life.” Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News Dr. Zita Magloire, a family medicine physician, says
Medicare Advantage keeps growing. Tiny, rural hospitals say that's a huge problem
Since 2010, 150 rural hospitals have closed in the United States. Hospital leaders say that Medicare Advantage pays slowly and sometimes not at all and that this could push more hospitals to the brink. Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF hide caption toggle caption Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF Since 2010,
Black residents in rural Alabama demand sanitation equity, saying 'it's a right'
Gladys Maull lives in the rural community of Hicks Hill, Ala. on land that’s been in her family for generations. The on-site septic system is collapsing, and she can’t afford a new one. Debbie Elliiott/NPR hide caption toggle caption Debbie Elliiott/NPR Gladys Maull lives in the rural community of Hicks
A mobile clinic parked at a Dollar General? It says a lot about rural health care
DocGo, a New York-based medical company, has partnered with Dollar General to test whether patients will use urgent and primary care from a van parked in the retail giant’s parking lots. Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News DocGo, a New York-based medical
Rural nursing home operators say new staff rules would cause more closures
Sharon Hudson (left) has advanced Alzheimer’s. But she smiles and giggles when her daughter, Lana Obermeyer, visits at the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Syracuse, Nebraska. Tony Leys/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Tony Leys/KFF Health News Sharon Hudson (left) has advanced Alzheimer’s. But she smiles and giggles
Tyler Childers Puts His Own Spin on Heartfelt Rural Anthems
Childers grew up in East Kentucky in the shadow of the Baptist Church. His father had a job in the coal industry, and his mother worked at the health department. While the family had a double-wide trailer with running water and electricity, the neighbors didn’t, so he and his sibling
In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
Local government leader Gerry Delaney speaks at a community meeting in the Adirondack Park. Part of his message: “We have to come together.” Brian Mann/NPR hide caption toggle caption Brian Mann/NPR Local government leader Gerry Delaney speaks at a community meeting in the Adirondack Park. Part of his message: “We