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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FREE! Rural Health Capital Resources Training Series
Live Sessions
Looking to secure funding for rural health development? This training series is your key to success! Led by national experts in community development finance, federal funding programs, healthcare collaborations, and rural philanthropy, this three-part series provides actionable insights and proven strategies for securing funding and building impactful partnerships. Register today!
Grant Writing Institute – Beyond the Basics
On-Demand
A comprehensive, virtual training program designed to help rural grant seekers and program managers advance their grantsmanship skills.
RHC Mock Survey Masterclass
On-Demand
Developed to meet the needs of SORH staff and other technical assistance providers working with SORH to support Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) certified RHCs.
Rural Health Clinic Institute
On-Demand
Rural Primary Care Institute
On-Demand
NOSORH News
Rural Health Policy Update – November 2024
Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison Congress was out of session for the entire month of October. The House and Senate are scheduled to return on November 12 to begin a...
NRHD Key Messages and Data Points Resource Available for Download!
Each year, the Key Messages & Data Points resource is shared to inform various stakeholders about the realities of rural through stories and data. While the facts and figures do not tell the...
Rural Health Policy Update – October 2024
Update provided by Andrew Coats, NOSORH Legislative Liaison Authorization UpdateNOSORH had a big September working the halls of Congress! On September 25, the Rural Community Opioid Response...
National Rural Health Day (NRHD) 2024 Highlights
Events
May 6
101: Rural Health Capital Resources Overview
2:30 pm ET
In this introductory session, participants will discover the basics of federal, state, and private sources of capital for rural health and learn how capital resources are used in rural settings to achieve community health improvement goals.
May 13
102: Rural Health Capital Resources – Accessing Expertise
2:30 pm ET
In this foundational session, participants will explore how to access federal, state, and private capital sources to support rural health initiatives. The discussion focuses on practical strategies for utilizing these resources to achieve meaningful community health improvements in rural settings.
June 18
103: The World of Rural Philanthropy: How to Effectively Engage and Partner
12:00 pm ET
This session provides an overview of the structure of the rural-serving philanthropic sector, explores how philanthropy views rural organizations and communities, and shares practical lessons for engaging and building long-term partnerships with rural funders.
September 9-11
NOSORH Annual Meeting
This in-person event offers two and a half days of leadership development, education, partnerships, recognition, and networking! This meeting is intended for State Offices of Rural Health, Investing Partners, and other invited guests.
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