Creating a New Center for Rural Health Service

“Investment in our work is making a real difference. Our partnerships with other organizations are growing and getting stronger. Working with other healthcare organizations, farms, schools, and employers, we see the positive benefits of collaboration on improving rural health and economies.” — Lenore Boris, Rural Health Network Board President

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Our Mission

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

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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.

"In my eyes, life's reward is being able to dedicate my time and effort to make a change in people's lives and connect to peers that feel the same way that I do!"

-Brianna Kaminski

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Our Impact

3,470

# of cases Community Health Workers assisted with in 2018

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$179,045

Spent on food from 10 new locals farms, food hubs and processors

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$65,246

Funds used to provide Connection to Care non-emergency medical transportation in 2018

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230,545

Pounds of local food served in school meals

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120,983

Number of miles traveled to provide Connection to Care non-emergency medical transportation in 2018

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30,000

Students reached through local food in school meals and farm to school education

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Recent News

Transportation and Health

Nov 25, 2019

When: Wednesday, December 4th, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Binghamton, 225 Water Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 The Southern Tier Population Health Improvement Plan will be hosting its last regional meeting, entitled Transportation and Health....

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