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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Monday marks the 54th annual observance of Earth Day! This year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastic” advocates for the widespread awareness of the health risks of using plastic items and most importantly, the importance of ending plastic pollution. Plastic can release toxic chemicals into our food and drinks, affect the air we breathe, and pose a huge threat for our health. To save our environment, we can work together to decrease the amount of plastic pollution and improve our air quality. To read more on how you can help save our planet, visit the sites below: buff.ly/3TSJbIhbuff.ly/3TSJbYN
Join us in the development of a new training series, Ready for Weather. Respond to our brief survey to express interest in joining a focus group. buff.ly/4aRSPlg
Rural Health Network is grateful to have dedicated and engaged board members. We will continue to spotlight our board members periodically. This week, meet Lynne Esquivel!Lynne has a Bachelors Degree in Social Science and a Masters in Public Administration in Health Policy from Binghamton University. Lynne retired from her position as a Project Manager, HEALing Communities Study at Broome County Mental Health (BCMHD) in 2021. Prior to working at BCMHD, she worked for General Electric/Lockheed Martin for 22 years. Her last position was as a Performance Manager for the CH60 Navy Helicopter Program.After having lived in Broome County for a few years in 1980’s, she moved to Tioga County to raise her 2 daughters who both graduated from Binghamton University. Lynne has been Town of Owego Planning Board Member for the last 10+ years, reflecting her interest in working to promote a healthy thriving community.Lynne said, “I am proud to sit on the Board for the Rural Health Network of South Central New York. I knew about the Network from my previous position with BCMHD; but, I had no idea the complete range of programming they offered to rural communities. It’s a gold mine of an agency and I appreciate the opportunity to serve on a Board that is committed to addressing the disparities that rural areas face."