Advancing Health Equity and Social Well-Being for Rural Residents
Carrie Henning-Smith is a public health researcher who focuses on health equity and the structural drivers of health for rural populations, with an emphasis on mental health and social well-being for older adults and people with historically marginalized identities. In her work, she uses a range of methodologies to examine the role of policy, geography, and community context in shaping health outcomes, including loneliness and social isolation. Dr. Henning-Smith prioritizes community input and engagement in her work, and disseminates her findings broadly, through peer-reviewed manuscripts, but also through media interviews, OpEds, policy briefs, and other publicly-available outlets.