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.

"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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Our Impact

400+

patients prescribed fruits and veggies through our Produce Prescription Program

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70%

of people served by Northern Broome CARES were over age 70 in 2022

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4,402

Getthere mobility management cases through Connection to Care (CTC)

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$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 of South Central New York

4 days ago

It's not too late to sign up for our next round of the Living Healthy workshops in Whitney Point! Join us for an information session at the Northern Broome Senior Center 9/11/24 at 12:30. This is a great opportunity to meet the Leaders and ask questions! Be sure to let us know you're coming...contact Megan to sign up! Remember, all participants who complete the program will receive their choice of a $20 gift card for gas or groceries!Our next Living Healthy workshop series begins September 11th in Whitney Point. Join Megan and Erin to learn skills and tools to last a lifetime, all centered around better managing our health and including action planning, decision making, healthy eating, communication with healthcare providers, and so much more. Registration is required. Contact Megan today to reserve your spot! 607-352-4681Everyone who completes the program will earn a $20 gas or grocery gift card of their choice! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you as always to Sinful Indulgence for providing the most incredible lunch for our annual staff retreat! ... See MoreSee Less

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