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New research from CDC and the TN Department for Public Health highlights how linked surveillance data can identify early urban-rural differences in COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, to help guide maternal health outreach and resource allocation during future emergencies.
June 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM
New research from CDC and the TN Department for Public Health highlights how linked surveillance data can identify early urban-rural differences in COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, to help guide maternal health outreach and resource allocation during future emergencies.
Tailored diabetes education can make a meaningful difference in #rural. A 6-wk program for rural #Appalachian adults improved diabetes knowledge, attitudes, support, and outcomes, highlighting the value of meeting people where they are. Read more: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol8/iss...
June 26, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Tailored diabetes education can make a meaningful difference in #rural. A 6-wk program for rural #Appalachian adults improved diabetes knowledge, attitudes, support, and outcomes, highlighting the value of meeting people where they are. Read more: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol8/iss...
Hurricane Helene's impact didn't end when the floodwaters receded. New research highlights how housing shortages, communication failures, mental health challenges, transportation barriers, and food insecurity continue to shape recovery in rural Western North Carolina. 🌄💙
June 12, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Hurricane Helene's impact didn't end when the floodwaters receded. New research highlights how housing shortages, communication failures, mental health challenges, transportation barriers, and food insecurity continue to shape recovery in rural Western North Carolina. 🌄💙
New research in JAH: All 23 counties in Western NC are dental health shortage areas — and the safety net keeping rural #Appalachians in care is buckling. Workforce gaps, Medicaid rates frozen since '08, and system fragmentation are pushing clinics to the edge. 🦷 #OralHealth
June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
New research in JAH: All 23 counties in Western NC are dental health shortage areas — and the safety net keeping rural #Appalachians in care is buckling. Workforce gaps, Medicaid rates frozen since '08, and system fragmentation are pushing clinics to the edge. 🦷 #OralHealth
In KY, hospitalizations for IVDU–associated infective endocarditis increased from 1.2 to 27.3 per 100,000 residents between 2008 and 2018, a 23x rise. The highest burden was concentrated in Eastern KY, highlighting lasting impacts of the opioid epidemic.
May 29, 2026 at 8:14 PM
In KY, hospitalizations for IVDU–associated infective endocarditis increased from 1.2 to 27.3 per 100,000 residents between 2008 and 2018, a 23x rise. The highest burden was concentrated in Eastern KY, highlighting lasting impacts of the opioid epidemic.
In rural Appalachia, where access to places for exercise is limited, social media use was linked to both physical activity and well-being. The key takeaway: it’s not just how much people use social media but how they use it. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
April 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM
In rural Appalachia, where access to places for exercise is limited, social media use was linked to both physical activity and well-being. The key takeaway: it’s not just how much people use social media but how they use it. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
Report: More than half of physician trainees surveyed were less likely to practice in WV after the abortion ban. Workforce policy isn't downstream. It starts here. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcont...
April 17, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Report: More than half of physician trainees surveyed were less likely to practice in WV after the abortion ban. Workforce policy isn't downstream. It starts here. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcont...
A brief workshop didn’t change everything, but it did shift how medical students think about rural care: more awareness of travel burden, scheduling realities, and patient needs. Small interventions can make measurable differences. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
April 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
A brief workshop didn’t change everything, but it did shift how medical students think about rural care: more awareness of travel burden, scheduling realities, and patient needs. Small interventions can make measurable differences. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
Community health workers are connectors and trusted insiders! In Appalachia, their lived knowledge is key to addressing food insecurity through real, community-driven solutions. Article: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
April 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Community health workers are connectors and trusted insiders! In Appalachia, their lived knowledge is key to addressing food insecurity through real, community-driven solutions. Article: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
New research in the Journal of Appalachian Health finds that many people served by homeless shelters in an Appalachian city perceive stigma and inequitable treatment in healthcare, especially those with mental health diagnoses. Dignity matters to care.
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March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
New research in the Journal of Appalachian Health finds that many people served by homeless shelters in an Appalachian city perceive stigma and inequitable treatment in healthcare, especially those with mental health diagnoses. Dignity matters to care.
🔗 uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
🔗 uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
New in the Journal of Appalachian Health: In Virginia, breast cancer rates were similar across counties, but women in rural and Appalachian counties were more likely to die after diagnosis. The number of mammogram sites did not explain the difference: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
February 26, 2026 at 9:32 PM
New in the Journal of Appalachian Health: In Virginia, breast cancer rates were similar across counties, but women in rural and Appalachian counties were more likely to die after diagnosis. The number of mammogram sites did not explain the difference: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
In Appalachia, children’s heart health is shaped long before adulthood. Family history and parental education are strongly linked to BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol in 5th graders. Prevention must be family-centered. 🔗 uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
February 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
In Appalachia, children’s heart health is shaped long before adulthood. Family history and parental education are strongly linked to BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol in 5th graders. Prevention must be family-centered. 🔗 uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
Appalachian TN families face structural barriers to breastfeeding: limited provider support, formula promotion, and public stigma. Strengthening hospital practices and community norms could close major gaps. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
January 28, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Appalachian TN families face structural barriers to breastfeeding: limited provider support, formula promotion, and public stigma. Strengthening hospital practices and community norms could close major gaps. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
When disaster strikes, relationships matter. This new Journal of Appalachian Health article explores how Academic Health Departments supported place-based recovery after Hurricane Helene in Western NC.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:20 PM
When disaster strikes, relationships matter. This new Journal of Appalachian Health article explores how Academic Health Departments supported place-based recovery after Hurricane Helene in Western NC.
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Rural health can’t be understood without listening to who lives there. Bradley Firchow argues that Rae Garringer's book Country Queers shows how identity, place, and care are inseparable in rural America. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Rural health can’t be understood without listening to who lives there. Bradley Firchow argues that Rae Garringer's book Country Queers shows how identity, place, and care are inseparable in rural America. Link: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
Diabetes care in Appalachia works best when it starts with trust, cultural humility, and family support—not assumptions. Evidence shows that relationship-based, tailored education can improve outcomes for people living with T2DM. uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Diabetes care in Appalachia works best when it starts with trust, cultural humility, and family support—not assumptions. Evidence shows that relationship-based, tailored education can improve outcomes for people living with T2DM. uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
New research in the Journal of Appalachian Health shows what many miss: kids in rural West Virginia have oral health outcomes as good as or better than the national average. Progress is happening, and it deserves to be recognized. 🦷✨
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
New research in the Journal of Appalachian Health shows what many miss: kids in rural West Virginia have oral health outcomes as good as or better than the national average. Progress is happening, and it deserves to be recognized. 🦷✨
Older adults in East Tennessee face real barriers to staying active—transportation, isolation, health limits, & lack of access. New research shows the solutions are local: trust, relationships, and community partnerships. #AppalachianHealth #HealthyAging
December 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Older adults in East Tennessee face real barriers to staying active—transportation, isolation, health limits, & lack of access. New research shows the solutions are local: trust, relationships, and community partnerships. #AppalachianHealth #HealthyAging
New research in the JAH finds that an intensive telemedicine transitions-of-care clinic may reduce unnecessary ED visits, improve diabetes and hypertension control, and lower costs for Appalachian patients following hospital discharge. A promising model for rural access.
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
New research in the JAH finds that an intensive telemedicine transitions-of-care clinic may reduce unnecessary ED visits, improve diabetes and hypertension control, and lower costs for Appalachian patients following hospital discharge. A promising model for rural access.
New study from WV finds direct service pros need stronger training in person-centered, trauma-informed care. Clear definitions, access to mental-health supports, and skills like listening, boundaries, and self-care. Let’s build a resilient workforce. #TraumaInformed #Appalachia
November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
New study from WV finds direct service pros need stronger training in person-centered, trauma-informed care. Clear definitions, access to mental-health supports, and skills like listening, boundaries, and self-care. Let’s build a resilient workforce. #TraumaInformed #Appalachia
New in Journal of Appalachian Health: Radon environmental health literacy in NE Tennessee health councils—80% have heard of radon, but only 12% have tested. Lower EHL among younger adults, renters, and Hispanic participants. Tailored outreach needed. Read: doi.org/10.13023/jah.0703.05
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
New in Journal of Appalachian Health: Radon environmental health literacy in NE Tennessee health councils—80% have heard of radon, but only 12% have tested. Lower EHL among younger adults, renters, and Hispanic participants. Tailored outreach needed. Read: doi.org/10.13023/jah.0703.05
Study: In West Virginia, adults 65+ are 5× less likely than younger adults to be screened for alcohol use during routine checkups—despite being at higher risk for harm. Better screening = earlier support.
October 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Study: In West Virginia, adults 65+ are 5× less likely than younger adults to be screened for alcohol use during routine checkups—despite being at higher risk for harm. Better screening = earlier support.
New research from the Journal of Appalachian Health highlights a 2-year effort to tackle the root causes of poor health in Central Appalachian VA, linking data + community voice to action.
7 local nonprofits now funded to turn the Blueprint into change.
🔗https://uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss3/2/
7 local nonprofits now funded to turn the Blueprint into change.
🔗https://uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss3/2/
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
New research from the Journal of Appalachian Health highlights a 2-year effort to tackle the root causes of poor health in Central Appalachian VA, linking data + community voice to action.
7 local nonprofits now funded to turn the Blueprint into change.
🔗https://uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss3/2/
7 local nonprofits now funded to turn the Blueprint into change.
🔗https://uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss3/2/
Where do we find resilience in times of crisis? A new study in the Journal of Appalachian Health highlights seven ways Appalachian communities drew strength during the pandemic—through family, faith, neighbors, and more. Read here: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
September 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Where do we find resilience in times of crisis? A new study in the Journal of Appalachian Health highlights seven ways Appalachian communities drew strength during the pandemic—through family, faith, neighbors, and more. Read here: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
Appalachia is receiving opioid settlement funds that could shape public health for decades. A new editorial argues these dollars must adapt to emerging threats like nitazenes & xylazine—not just the original crisis. Read here: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...
September 11, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Appalachia is receiving opioid settlement funds that could shape public health for decades. A new editorial argues these dollars must adapt to emerging threats like nitazenes & xylazine—not just the original crisis. Read here: uknowledge.uky.edu/jah/vol7/iss...