Community responses and adaptations following the closure of a rural pharmacy and primary care facility
This study highligths the need for health care policies that address the immediate loss of services and support the social networks and economic stability that rural communities rely on in the absence of local health care facilities. This research contributes insights for policymakers, health care providers, and community leaders working to support rural communities facing similar health care losses.
Authors
- Kristina Brant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8334-5589)
- Hazel Velasco Palacios (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9275-0375)
- Jorden E. Jackson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1785-2862)
- Danielle Rhubart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6649-5104)
Institutions
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- Neurobehavioral Systems (US)
- Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Rural Health
- Published
- 2024-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.12896
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.10
Funders
- University of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University