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Author Archives: Brenda Porter-Rockwell

Brenda Porter-Rockwell's experience spans more than a decade of writing, reporting and managing publications (for- and non-profit businesses and public relations agencies) on topics ranging from local government, natural products, small business, healthcare and more.

rural barns
Posted inConsumer News, Featured, Health Reform, State Health Policy

Insurers’ Risk Assessment of Rural Communities Adds to High Premiums

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell December 17, 2013July 19, 2017
Posted inConsumer News, Featured, Health Insurance, Health Reform, Medicaid, State Health Policy

Rural Premium Rates Impacted by Politics, Locale

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell December 16, 2013July 19, 2017
Christine Davis highlights the value of a large bag of whole apples.
Posted inChronic Disease, Featured, Public Health

Grocery Tour Sheds Light on Healthy, Budget-Friendly Shopping

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell October 30, 2013July 19, 2017
fallow fields and barns
Posted inFeatured, Health Reform, Rural Health

No Clear Answers for Farmers in Obamacare

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell October 23, 2013July 19, 2017
Posted inFeatured, Healthcare Workers, Rural Health

New Campbell Med School Trains Rural Health Doctors

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell August 23, 2013July 19, 2017
Posted inFeatured, Hospitals, Rural Health

Rural Hospitals Drive Local Economies as They Evolve

by Brenda Porter-Rockwell August 16, 2013July 19, 2017

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