"New research has found that rural women are seeing more negative health outcomes as a result of state policy choices that limit their access to health and reproductive care." I'll say it until I have no breath in me left. The road to quality of life is paved by policy. To the

NEW! Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) travels to Kearny for Nebraska Rural Health Association Nebraska Hospital Association 2024 Rural Health Conference. Hear how a hospital hours away from closing was saved, how lawmakers arrive at bipartisan health policy & how communities can advocate for strong rural health. bit.ly/3UeieQP

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Did you catch our episode recorded in Nebraska Nebraska Hospital Association Nebraska Rural Health Association annual meeting? #Rural health care workforce solutions covered extensively by the panel, including two of the state's lawmakers. ICYMI: bit.ly/3UeieQP

Thank you for the mention...and ICYMI - here's Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) conversation with Tony Pipa because you can never get enough of his wisdom! bit.ly/3w6wb9M

Always like to amplify when one of our guests make news! Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) talked w/CEO of Friend Community Healthcare System, Jared Chaffin in our latest episode. Thanks to National Rural Health Association for sharing this story! 1011now.com/2024/08/14/neb…

Had an insightful conversation with Heidi Heitkamp One Country Project for The Rural Impact! in our series focused on the 2024 election. Nothing is more important in this moment. For healthcare, for food security, for agriculture and trade, education and all things. Please make an

Rural Development we just finished recording our first episode in our new series of The Rural Impact! focused on postsecondary education, training, investing in human capital and good rural jobs and then this came to my inbox: USDA Seeks Applications to Create and Save Jobs in Rural Areas.

Did you catch our Rural Impact on the Road special episode from #Kearny Nebraska? We talked about Nebraska Hospital Association Nebraska Rural Health Association Legislative roadmap, foundational for the work described 👇bit.ly/3UeieQP

New series of The Rural Impact! is all about this! Reach out. Tell us your story.

I’m counting down the days to my absolute honor to have you on The Rural Impact!. Friends. Get ready to listen to or read BONE OF THE BONE. You will be better off when you do. Opens up hearts for sure. Some water works too. Brilliant. Thank you for your words, your voice

NEW! Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) has another Courageous Conversation about the 2024 election with Dee Davis of Rural Strategies. Dee's insights are priceless in this moment and always. Listen & share w/your social network, and let's keep the conversation going! bit.ly/3T7pWeu

Nearly every episode Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) closes with "Check your voter registration," because it's not just important, it's critical that every voice is counted. Policies are by the designs of those we elect to office be it local, state, or federal. (you alone own your vote) #VoteReady

No matter where you grew up or reside today, it's a 'must' read. Can't stress enough how important her collection of essays is in this moment. Some you'll read twice because you need time absorb Sarah's eloquent words. First, they reach your head then quickly race to your heart.

In small towns, even GOP clerks are targets of election conspiracies. Deep in the thumb of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, cclerks who serve tiny conservative townships never thought the hatred would be directed toward them. Via Stateline dailyyonder.com/in-small-towns…

This Recovery Month, we highlight Frontier Housing’s work in Kentucky. Since 1974, they’ve provided essential recovery housing and support for those with substance use disorders, alongside homeownership and rental programs. Learn more about their impact: loom.ly/jRzd2Qg

The price of eggs and gas has nothing to do with policies & elections, so Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) asked Dee Davis to talk about #Democracy and other relevant topics in this, our third episode in our Courageous Conversations about the 2024 Elections series. bit.ly/3T7pWeu

We have TWO episodes dropping next week and we CANNOT wait for you to hear these conversations! Any guesses?