Underserved rural populations

Nov. 21, 2024: Researchers made an important finding after they implemented a home-based phone guideline-directed medical therapy among patients with heart failure in Navajo (Diné) Nation.

Oct. 31, 2024: In rural Southeastern U.S., more than half of Black adults have been diagnosed with hypertension. Researchers investigated community-based support interventions to help patients in this region manage their blood pressure.

Swati Shah, principal investigator in minority health and health disparities research, discusses her NIMHD-funded work and using technology to make obstetrical health care more accessible, as part of NIMHD's celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

March 24, 2023: Stress of neighborhood poverty linked to early aging but new research suggests that close relationship attachments may be a buffer. The NIMHD-funded study adds to growing evidence that relationships and attachment play an important role in physical health.

Feb. 28, 2023: A recent study highlights the need for more accessible care to help people in rural counties manage diabetes and other chronic illnesses.

NCCU researchers conduct community-engaged research by focusing on trust, partnership, and mentoring to help reduce health disparities in rural N.C.

Aug. 12, 2021: NIMHD-funded study finds that in-hospital patient mortality due to stroke is higher on weekends and in rural hospitals and associated with the type of stroke.