Areas of Focus
Education
Building knowledge, skills, and confidence through a range of community health interventions and educational programs.
Food
Supporting programs and policies that bridge connections between local agriculture, food access and healthcare.
"My VISTA experience showed me the importance and impact that programs and initiatives like those at Rural Health Network can have on individuals and communities."
-Caroline Russo
AmeriCorps VISTA Member 2016-2017
Our Impact
$1,082,270
Rural Health Network invested a total $1,082,270 in the local economy through direct purchasing — a 29% increase from last year.
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Rural Health Network is happy to share that our Food and Health Network program has been selected by the New York State Association for Rural Health as the recipient of the Outstanding Rural Health Program of the Year Award! This award honors programs that make a big difference in rural healthcare and community collaboration. buff.ly/3AEal09 Food and Health Network helps to build connections between local farms, schools, and healthcare providers, FaHN is helping to reduce food insecurity and promote healthier eating. Discover more about Food and Health Network's mission: foodandhealthnetwork.org/
Thursday, Nov 21st , 2024 at 1:00 pm An overview of how rural is defined, the implications, and why it matters to rural populations and communities
Research illustrates that including blueberries in a daily diet offers health benefits that can help manage diabetes. Fruit has fiber to keep you full and aid digestion, unlike most sweets and candies. This American Diabetes Month, regardless of if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, try out a recipe with blueberries!
ONE WEEK to go! ⏳ On November 21, we're gearing up to celeb#NationalRuralHealthDaythDay NOSORHOSORH ! Let's rally together to #PowerofRuralwerOfRural! Share your stories, shout out rural healthcare heroes, and let's amplify the impact! Learn more at powerofrural.org.