Community Health Improvement Planning

Abstract

There always seems to be a health issue that hits rural communities especially hard. Chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes have become more prevalent and have led to soaring costs and decreased quality of life for many. Other issues—like the opioid crisis—have emerged more recently and forced communities to address the complicated relationship between pain, addiction, and mental health. And then there are the health issues that catch everyone off guard, like COVID-19, which has disrupted society as a whole.

Despite limited resources, some rural communities have managed to confront these issues and find solutions for their residents.