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
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.
Follow Us on Facebook
Guthrie's Maternity Oasis Mobile Clinic will be on-site at Rural Health Network's 455 Court St. building this coming Monday, April 28th 9am-3pm. Follow the instructions on the flyer to make an appointment. ![]()
Why choose a mobile maternity van for care? ![]()
Easier access: Guthrie brings the care directly to you![]()
Timely care: Fast and efficient care to work with your schedule![]()
Quality care: The same experienced technicians and advanced technology as Guthrie's hospital and clinic locations![]()
Finances: Guthrie's team is trained to break down barriers of cost and help create affordable care for you
We have an immediate opening for a Public Health AmeriCorps member to serve from May to September. ![]()
![]()
The Public Health AmeriCorps Healthy Communities Member will advance the well-being of rural people by supporting several public health projects within the Community Health team at Rural Health Network. The PHA member will work directly with rural older adults in Northern Broome County to deliver food, assist with shopping, and foster social connection through various group activities (book club, craft club, walking group, etc.). The PHA member will have the opportunity to deliver workshops and presentations on health topics such as physical activity, mental health, and suicide prevention.![]()
![]()
In addition, the PHA member will also be responsible for sending regular mailings of educational materials on relevant health topics and coordinating survey data collection for program participants.![]()
![]()
Please note that this position requires a valid driver's license and personal vehicle; the member can expect to spend two days per week at our Binghamton office and three days per week at our Whitney Point office. May 2025 - Sep 2025, approx. 35 hours per week. ![]()
![]()
View the position description and application instructions here: ruralhealthservicecorps.org/positions/stateandnationalpositions
It's National Volunteer Week! While it isn't possible to calculate the true magnitude of the contributions made by volunteers, new national and state-by-state data underscore the significance of the support and services that volunteers provide across the country.![]()
![]()
Yesterday, Independent Sector and the Do Good Institute released the latest calculation of the value of a volunteer hour: $34.79—a 3.9% increase from the previous year. ![]()
![]()
We would actually say that volunteers are invaluable. Thank you to our Board members, advisory committee members, volunteer drivers, AmeriCorps members, and so many others that contribute to our mission and programs.
Recently, Rural Health Network AmeriCorps VISTA member Deacon Hogan was invited to share information about health access in rural communities on an episode of WCNY's Cycle of Health show. Based on the results of his VISTA project conducting surveys and focus groups with rural community members, Deacon discussed the many barriers and potential solutions for getting rural people the healthcare that they need. The episode will air in May; stay tuned for your chance to watch the show!![]()
![]()
Pictured (from L to R)![]()
Host: Dr. Richard O'Neill![]()
Panelists: Dr. Juliette Miller, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at St. John Fisher University; Mr. Deacon Hogan, Research and Evaluation VISTA through AmeriCorps at the Rural Health Network AmeriCorps: Rural Health Service Corpsvice Corps