The Center for Rural Health sends texts in English and Spanish, aimed at rural residents, to people who sign up for the service. A text in Spanish says the Office of Research on Women's Health offers personal and professional development resources, while the second text says that the center is hosting a seminar on April 20 to educate people on the causes and impact of extreme heat. (Photo illustration by Drake Presto/Cronkite News)
Text ‘Join’ to Get COVID-19 and Health Updates in Rural Arizona

The service was created to help rural Arizonans who live in "medical deserts."