Rural living has its benefits, but also its share of challenges—especially easy access to health care. The University of Georgia partnered with community leaders and churches to focus on needs of people where conventional healthcare services are not readily available. They used a diabetes prevention program in rural Georgia. Small groups of participants discussed increasing physical activity and other lifestyle changes to help combat type 2 diabetes. The groups became their own social network of shared experiences about dealing with diabetes. Researchers say key was involvement of local churches to identify barriers rural residents face, including transportation and the weight of other health conditions. Details in the Journal of Rural Health.