Hermon Johnson, Sr., of Mound Bayou and Dr. Cheryl R. Clark of Boston. The Mississippi Delta, famous as the birthplace of the blues, also played a pivotal role in America’s healthcare history. In 1965, following the Freedom Summer of 1964, pioneering physicians and organizers inspired by the civil rights movement established the nation’s first rural …
News Topic: Rural Health
Employment in healthcare settings remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released in March. The number of healthcare workers dropped dramatically during the start of the coronavirus pandemic and peaked in 2022. While the last two years provided a sharp increase in employment, report findings share that the country has not yet returned to …
Health centers have helped families across America receive affordable care. When Black children in Beaufort County, South Carolina were diagnosed with recurring cases of intestinal parasites, the community advocated for a new health center and clean water for sustainable health solutions. In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, barrier islands and rural inland communities sit just above sea …