The objective of this study was to estimate the variations in hospital admissions and mortality among COVID-19 positive patients by rurality from January 2021 to January 2022 in South Carolina, a …

Jun 19, 2025 · Rural communities in the United States face significant public health challenges, including limited access to physical and mental health care, inadequate health care infrastructure, …

This study aimed to estimate the associations between hospital admissions and mortality and rurality among COVID-19 positive patients who sought hospital care in South Carolina.

Mar 12, 2024 · Objective To examine whether in-hospital mortality in hospitalizations not related to COVID-19 (non–COVID-19 stays) for time-sensitive conditions changed during the pandemic and …

During the COVID-19 crisis, New York Times reporter Michael Schwirtz wrote (April 26, 2020) of the disparities in hospital services and finances between New York's white communities and those of …

Dec 10, 2024 · This systematic review investigates disparities in COVID-19 outcomes (infections, hospitalizations, and deaths) between urban and rural populations in the United States.

Aug 14, 2025 · We synthesized the peer-reviewed literature, CDC data, and U.S. Census reports to assess factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy, vaccination coverage, COVID-19-related mortality, …

Apr 5, 2024 · We compared long-term mortality and readmission rates after COVID-19 hospitalization based on rural-urban status and assessed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination introduction on …

May 16, 2025 · The healthcare gap between rural and urban communities is wide. Rural residents have higher mortality rates, lower life expectancies, higher rates of chronic diseases, and higher rates of …

May 17, 2023 · OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES FACING RURAL COMMUNITIES Rural hospitals and health systems are the lifeblood of their communities and are committed to ensuring local access to …