National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)
NOSORH was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) in improving access to and quality health care for nearly 61 million rural Americans. NOSORH enhances the capacity of SORH to do this by supporting the development of state and community rural health leaders; creating and facilitating state, regional, and national partnerships that foster information sharing and spur rural health-related programs/activities; and enhancing access to quality healthcare services in rural communities.
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day on November 20!
On National Rural Health Day (NRHD) at 2 pm ET, join NOSORH for the NRHD Main Event! Hear from experts at Dakota State University, Madison Regional Health System, and Rural Healthcare Cybersecurity Initiative as they share real-world stories of collaboration, innovation, and strategies for building resilience against evolving cyber threats in rural communities.
Join us in celebrating the Power of Rural! Discover impactful ways to recognize NRHD, ignite your inspiration, and access tools to become part of the nationwide movement:
NOSORH News
Robotic Surgery in a Rural Setting: What One Hospital Learned
When Unity Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in North Dakota, explored acquiring a da Vinci robotic surgical system, Wipfli conducted a detailed feasibility study to evaluate the capital...
National Rural Health Day is Almost Here!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 20, 2025 — National Rural Health Day! Join us in celebrating the #PowerOfRural and honoring the dedicated providers, communities, and organizations that...
2025 NRHD Key Messages & Data Points Book Now Available
The updated Key Messages & Data Points resource is now available! Inside, you’ll find data, inspiring narratives, and ready-to-use talking points to help you highlight the unique challenges,...
Events
December 2025
How Rural Hospitals Use Technology to Innovate
12:00 PM ETOur Partners
