Our Mission

Advance the health and well-being of rural people and communities

Areas of Focus

Advocacy

Bringing awareness to the unique needs facing rural communities.

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.

Transportation

Improving transportation access and coordination in South Central New York.

Well-being

Enhancing service planning and assessment, policy implementation, and program evaluation through coordination and collaboration.

"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   

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For Women's History Month, today we celebrate and recognize Dr. Patricia Bath. In 1969, Patricia became the first black person to train in Ophthalmology at Columbia University. In 1988, she became the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent for her invention of the Laserphaco Probe to better treat cataracts. In 2022, after her passing, Dr. Patricia Bath became one of the first Black women inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. www.biography.com/scientists/patricia-bath ... See MoreSee Less
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Maintaining healthy eating habits is important for not only your heart health, but your overall well-being. This, however, opens the door to questions like; "What is healthy?" "What about vitamins?" "Does my age matter?" Check out the link below to see how Harvard Health answered some of these questions!www.health.harvard.edu/topics/nutrition?utm_source=CCN+Open+Network+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c3faf... ... See MoreSee Less
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Interested in getting back into an exercise routine after a winter of hibernation? Join our FREE Walking and Stretching Group! The Walk With Ease Program is certified by the Arthritis Foundation and is proven to reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk with Ease! Everyone who completes this program will be eligible to receive a $20 gas or grocery gift card. Walks will be at either the Oakdale Commons central court, or Rec Park in Binghamton, depending on weather. Register ahead of time so that you are notified of location. Walks will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 am from March 17 - April 25. Interested in registering or learning more? Contact Julianne Lee at (607) 788-6896 or email jlee@rhnscny.org. ... See MoreSee Less
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