Mariana Guerrero

Bridging the gap: Rural health care access and the crucial role of broadband infrastructure

Broadband is key to improving health care access in rural areas, enabling telemedicine and remote care for underserved communities. Investing in internet infrastructure helps bridge critical health gaps.

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas, Katie Winter | Mar 2026 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Interconnected realities: Broadband's crucial role in the social determinants of health

Broadband affects health equity by enabling tele-health and job access, influencing education and neighborhood well-being. Limited access worsens disparities, impacting health and social equity.

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas | Dec 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Presence of broadband access affects the health of individuals within historically disadvantaged groups

Broadband access can directly impact community health by improving access to care, information and support. Explore how limited internet service contributes to health gaps in rural Oregon.

Mariana Guerrero, Victor Villegas | Feb 2026 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)