National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health | The membership organization of state offices of rural health

National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH)

NOSORH was established in 1995 to assist State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) in their efforts to improve access to, and the quality of, 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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NOSORH Institutes

NEW! Rural Health Grant Writing Institute – Fall 2024

Developed to meet the needs of rural grant writers, this 9-session institute covers key strategies for successful funding. Sessions run from Oct 21 to Dec 16, 2024, every Monday from 3-4:30 pm ET. Registration ends on Oct 11!

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Rural Health Clinic Institute (On-Demand)

This institute was originally developed to help SORH build their capacity to provide technical assistance to rural health clinics (RHCs). The intended audience is SORH and anyone providing technical assistance to RHCs.

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Rural Primary Care Institute (On-Demand)

This institute equips participants with the tools to deliver effective technical assistance to rural primary care providers. The intended audience is SORH staff and their partners and stakeholders.

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NOSORH News

Rural Health Policy Update – September 2024

Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison Appropriations Update: Congress returns to DC on September 9 following a five-week hiatus. Upon returning, they will have three weeks to...

Partner Spotlight: REDi Health

Rural hospitals face unique challenges. Financial uncertainty and isolated data often hinder the ability to provide quality care. This is the heart and soul of REDi Health. Founded in 2021, our...

Rural Health Policy Update – August 2024

Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison Appropriations Update: On July 10, the House Appropriations Committee advanced the Labor-HHS subcommittee FY 2025 spending bill by a...

Events

October 16

Rural Telementoring UnConference
11 AM – 3 PM ET
This free virtual event features an array of brief presentations on rural health and telementoring, followed by group discussion, idea generation, and collaboration. The theme for 2024 is “Enhancing Rural Resilience: The intersection of climate, behavioral health, and workforce.” Learn more and register.

November 21

National Rural Health Day
National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to honor the efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health, and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America.

November 23

Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2024
9 AM ET
This free, multi-topic CME/CE conference is designed for primary care clinicians who serve patients from rural and underserved communities. Learn more and register.