https://infoweb-newsbank-com.proxy.uwec.edu/apps/news/document-view?p=AWNB&t=pubname%3ALETEL%21Leader-Telegram%2B%2528Eau%2BClaire%252C%2BWI%2529&sort=_rank_%3AD&hide_duplicates=2&fld-base-0=alltext&maxresults=60&val-base-0=Rural%20healthcare&docref=news/19CDBD851F072938

Curated collection of local news sources

Will help to see what impact rural has on the broader community and what can be done about it

Rural Healthcare USA

(Wisconsin or Minnesota)

Title: A Case Study of Using Telehealth in a Rural Healthcare Facility to Expand Services and Protect the Health and Safety of Patients and Staff.

Why: Talks about Telehealth Services

Interesting: Shows figures for different phases.

I chose this database because I figure it would give me good resources to look into that are closely related to rural healthcare and what it is. The article I chose directly addresses our topic. One interesting fact is that it was created this year.

Alt HealthWatch

Choose the source because it was listed under healthcare and said alternative medicine

A fact I learned is that palliative care is considered a human right but not everyone can access it

https://research-ebsco-com.proxy.uwec.edu/c/ohvui2/search/details/fc4qkkfkiv?db=awh&limiters=None&q=rural%20healthcare&searchMode=all

We learned how to use environmental public health tracking data.

we visited the board games collection

I found this source by using the site trick and adding volumeone.org at the end with rural healthcare in Eau- Claire. This site will be helpful to learn about possible clinics either being built or already running in town.

Vernon Health joins rural hospitals collaborating in new network

https://www.weau.com/2025/10/07/vernon-health-joins-rural-hospitals-collaborating-new-network/

Title: Description of public health nursing nutrition assessment and interventions for home-visited women

I picked this database because it was a health source and I thought it could provide good information for healthcare.

A fact I found interesting was that nutrition concerns do arise on home visits and require intervention.

Title: Health Disparities in Access to Primary Care: A Study of Socioeconomic and Geographic Barriers.

I chose this article because it relates to the topic we are studying of demographics for rural healthcare. Something within the article that will be interesting is seeing how Wisconsin rural healthcare will fit into the overall geographic barriers of rural healthcare.

Community and Research Perspectives on Cancer Disparities in Wisconsin.

https://research-ebsco-com.proxy.uwec.edu/c/ohvui2/search/details/l7v7uoui4b?db=cmedm&limiters=None&q=Healthcare%20in%20wisconsin&searchMode=all

I chose this article because I was interested to see how the population of certain areas had access to cancer treatments. It relates to the idea of rural healthcare and gave me a better understanding. One thing I learned from the article was participants of their treatment plan were impacted by the environment and location of the treatment clinics.

Geographic variability in rural patient internet connectivity when accessing telehealth services from home: A retrospective analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic

I chose the nursing database because it directly correlates with healthcare. I learned about telehealth connectivity in rural settings.

This talks about school partnerships in rural healthcare which is what UW Eau Claire has with the Mayo Clinic

Academic practice partnerships strengthen nursing practice, position nurses to lead change, and improve the health of the public.

The title was " Nurses advancing a culture of safety

Link:https://research-ebsco-com.proxy.uwec.edu/c/ohvui2/viewer/pdf/7vqss2nq5n

I chose this database because I feel if you have happy employees that feel safe, they give a better quality of care to both the health and safety of the client. This article is mostly about Patient safety, and protecting them from unintentional errors