Exploring Rural Health Podcast
A monthly podcast focused on current issues in rural healthcare and population health. Hear from the leaders and experts at the local, state, and national level who are coming up with solutions to help meet rural communities’ needs.
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Report on Rural Ambulance Services
The New York State Rural Ambulance Services Task Force (RASTF) was formed specifically to “examine, evaluate, and make Proposals for the functionality and betterment of operations of ambulance services in

From Ambulance to Living Room: Community Paramedicine in Action
In rural Washington County, getting to the nearest hospitals in Glens Falls, Saratoga, Troy, or even Vermont can take a long time. That’s why the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad (CVRS)
‘Informative,’ ‘Thought – Provoking,’ ‘Enlightening’: All the Lonely People Upstate NY Tour
All the Lonely People, a documentary by the Clowder Group, follows a diverse group of youth and adults as they relate their experiences with loneliness and social isolation, accompanied by

Oral Health Disparities in New York by Bridget Walsh
By Bridget Walsh Most people don’t know a great deal about oral health. For example, did you know that tooth decay is a communicable disease? Or that it is the
A Prescription for Rural Healthcare: Bolstering Residency Programs in New York
by Elana Sitnik Across New York State, rural communities face a critical shortage of primary care physicians, hindering access to essential healthcare. Although New York State trains more medical residents
Mobile Food Pantry Coming to Rural Communities
Food insecurity is a pressing issue in many rural communities, where access to resources is limited. However, a beacon of hope is on the horizon for residents of Black River
Report on Rural Ambulance Services
The New York State Rural Ambulance Services Task Force (RASTF) was formed specifically to “examine, evaluate, and make Proposals for the functionality and betterment of operations of ambulance services

From Ambulance to Living Room: Community Paramedicine in Action
In rural Washington County, getting to the nearest hospitals in Glens Falls, Saratoga, Troy, or even Vermont can take a long time. That’s why the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad
‘Informative,’ ‘Thought – Provoking,’ ‘Enlightening’: All the Lonely People Upstate NY Tour
All the Lonely People, a documentary by the Clowder Group, follows a diverse group of youth and adults as they relate their experiences with loneliness and social isolation, accompanied

Oral Health Disparities in New York by Bridget Walsh
By Bridget Walsh Most people don’t know a great deal about oral health. For example, did you know that tooth decay is a communicable disease? Or that it is
A Prescription for Rural Healthcare: Bolstering Residency Programs in New York
by Elana Sitnik Across New York State, rural communities face a critical shortage of primary care physicians, hindering access to essential healthcare. Although New York State trains more medical