Rural Communities Lose 10% of Their Pharmacies in the Last Two Decades   see original article by Liz Carey   Rural America is losing pharmacies, especially independently owned drug stores that are mainstays of rural communities. Challenged by slow payments, decreasing reimbursements from insurance companies and Medicare, and growing competition, nearly 600 independent rural pharmacies have closed since 2003, a study from the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis at

HHS announces award of $2 million grant to the American Academy of Pediatrics to establish National Center of Excellence on Social Media and Mental Wellness Center intended to make social media platforms safer for children and youth by developing and disseminating information, guidance, training on the impact of social media use As part of the Biden-⁠Harris Administration’s Strategy to Address the National Mental Health Crisis, the U.S. Department of Health and

  Commentary: How We Talk About Mental Health Mental illness often imparts a heavier burden in rural areas. Lack of access to mental health care is part of it, but the way we talk about these diseases matters too. West Virginia author Kathleen M. Jacobs writes about her own experience with depression, and what rural communities can do differently to support members who are struggling. by Kathleen M. Jacobs August 30, 2022  While