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HRSA’s National Rural Health Day Agenda
November 11, 2024National Rural Health Day is Thursday, November 21. Visit HRSA's National Rural Health Day Agenda webpage for a full events schedule and take part in discussions.
HRSA Invests $75 Million in Rural Health Care
October 8, 2024Biden-Harris Administration announces $75 million investment in rural health care. The new funding will launch rural substance use disorder treatment services, expand access to maternal health care in the South and help hospitals stay open.
UETN Board Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
September 17, 2024The Utah Education and Telehealth Network Governing Board is pleased to announce the election of Christina Baum-Denise as Chair and Jason Strate as Vice Chair.
ATA Telehealth Awareness Week Events
September 11, 2024Highlighting the Value of Virtual Care - During the week, the ATA invites telehealth solution providers, hospital systems and medical practices, patient advocacy leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to highlight the need to establish an omnichannel care model that includes in-person and virtual care.
Internet for All
August 23, 2024Biden-Harris Administration Approves Utah, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands “Internet for All” Initial Proposals. Connecting all of Utah to broadband
Rural Utahns face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare
August 13, 2024A recent Salt Lake Tribune article highlights the challenges faced by residents in obtaining necessary medical care, including limited access to specialists, long travel distances and a lack of preventative care. The article features insights from Kasey Shakespear, Chair of the UTN Advisory Council and Kurt Loveless, a member of the UETN Board, who provide firsthand accounts of the healthcare disparities affecting rural communities.