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A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.

Beyond Medicine: Treating Chronic Disease In Rural U.S. Takes Education, Coping Skills

Published October 7, 2019 at 11:52 AM MDT

Americans who live in rural parts of the United States have much higher rates of death than the rest of the country. The causes are not only diseases like cancer and diabetes but their side effects — depression, anxiety and suicide.

Some experts are recommending ways to prevent these premature deaths.

Louisville Public Media’s Lisa Gillespie (@LVGillespie) reports.

This story was produced with the support of a journalism fellowship from the Gerontological Society of America, Journalists Network on Generations and AARP.

People in need can call a suicide hotline number at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.