More than 70% of America’s land is rural, a vast stretch of forests, plains, farms, small towns, and open country that approximately 50 million people call home. In Mississippi, “rural” isn’t just geography — it’s identity. More than half of Mississippians live outside urban areas, in communities built on resilience, tradition, and an unshakable sense of belonging. But these same communities face challenges that threaten their very future, especially when it comes to healthcare.
