Many of North Carolina’s so-called rural counties bear little resemblance to the pastoral villages people tend to picture when they think of rural life. In fact, the 78 counties that fall under the common statistical definition of “rural” are home to about 40 percent of the state’s population, and North Carolina’s rural population is, next … Read more
A new report highlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for one in seven Americans living in rural areas. Kendall Strong, senior policy analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center, said integrating behavioral health into primary care can help improve health outcomes and get patients mental health and substance use treatment covered. they … Read more
Of Priyadarshi Mohapatra Good health is invaluable and can be considered the greatest wealth. It enables us to live life to the fullest and also ensures that we are productive for ourselves, our families, our communities and our country. The Government of India (GoI) is taking several initiatives to provide healthcare to all Indians, under … Read more