The Membership Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why approximately 57 million people – one in five Americans – call them home. These rural communities also have unique healthcare needs. National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural”, bringing to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face and showcasing the efforts of rural healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges.
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. This year’s celebration will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Visit www.PowerofRural.org to learn more about
National Rural Health Day and the Power of Rural!
Want to understand the impact of National Rural Health Day? Check out this fact sheet on all the ways NRHD has transformed from a single day event into an ongoing national #PowerofRural movement.
The annual “Community Stars” publication honors and gives a personal voice to rural people, providers, advocates, and communities across the country. These stories document just a few shining examples of service and dedication to the people who call rural America home.
The 2019 National Rural Health Day Key Messages & Data Points ePublication features rural-relevant data points that relate to the NRHD key messages:
Rural America is fueling an innovative rural health infrastructure.
Rural America is a great place for mission-minded health professionals to provide individualized care.
Rural America offers a beautiful and challenging landscape, requiring unique approaches.
We’re transforming National Rural Health Day into a year-long commitment to bring collective focus to specific healthcare issues facing rural communities. We’re asking all rural health stakeholders to inspire communities to address and resolve their most challenging population health issues and impotence. We’re asking you to begin new conversations about the power of pioneering rural partnerships. Make a promise to stay informed and involved with NOSORH and State Offices of Rural Health, helping to support their combined missions.
Visit www.powerofrural.org to take the Pledge to Partner!
For more information on National Rural Health Day, contact:
Ashley Muninger, NOSORH Communications & Development Coordinator