Health Apr 26 Next generation of doctors prepares to tackle rural health care shortage in West Virginia By William Brangham, Matt Ehrichs and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Apr 20 Watch 8:28 Diabetes a major factor behind declining life expectancy in rural areas Over the past two decades, life expectancy in rural areas has declined. One major reason is the prevalence of diabetes. With support from the Pulitzer Center and in collaboration with the Global Health Reporting Center, special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel… By Dr. Alok Patel and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Apr 12 Exploring the health care challenges rural Americans face across 5 states From life expectancy to maternal mortality, Americans living in rural regions face some of the greatest health care challenges in the country. In a new series called Rural RX, PBS NewsHour correspondent William Brangham and producer Caleb Hellerman of the… By Nicole Ellis, William Brangham and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Mar 29 Watch 9:05 The health care challenges pregnant women of color face in rural areas A CDC report shows maternal deaths nearly doubled over three years, with over 1,200 deaths in 2021. Rural communities, where maternal mortality is almost double urban rates, struggle to access lifesaving maternal healthcare. With support from the Pulitzer Center and… By Stephanie Sy and Gabriel Roy, Global Health Reporting Center
Health Mar 22 Watch 9:03 West Virginia doctors work to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas When it comes to health, rural America lags far behind the country’s urban and suburban areas. The reasons are complex and these challenges are the focus of a new series called Rural RX. With support from the Pulitzer Center and… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris