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

350

PPE Kits with masks, hand sanitizer, and dental care items were distributed to clients during doorstep visits in 2020

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77%

of people served by Northern Broome CARES were over age 70 in 2020

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908.9

miles were traveled to 98 families during COVID-19 who received food through the Care to Connect program

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4,543

4,543 trips provided by Connection to Care to vital non-emergency healthcare appointments

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$721,208

was invested in the local economy through direct purchasing - a 47% increase from 2019

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York

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Learn more about the journey from farm to freezer during #NationalFrozenFoodMonth. There is a story behind every frozen food from the ingredients that are picked and prepared at the peak of freshness to the people involved in every step of creation, frozen food makers take pride in feeding you. Find their story here >> buff.ly/3ZM7au5 ... See MoreSee Less

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York

1 day ago

March 26th is National Spinach Day! Spinach is full of nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, iron, folate, and potassium. An easy way to get more spinach into your diet is to put a handful into a fruit smoothie! You don't even taste the spinach this way! Today, why not try out this spinach dip recipe. Pick up a bag of tortilla chips or slice and toast a baguette to dip into this delicious dip. buff.ly/2vVHfaY ... See MoreSee Less

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York

3 days ago

Too many school children are choosing to go hungry rather than admit to classmates they qualify for free school meals. Healthy School Meals for All removes the stigma so every student can thrive. #Meals4AllNYLearn More: buff.ly/3XWcryo ... See MoreSee Less

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York

4 days ago

The Rural Health Network held the first of our 90 minute health and wellness skills workshops on Monday this week at the Broome County Public Library Decker Room. The session held on Monday focused on eating healhy for good health. There is still time to sign up for our other sessions! We are offering a workshop on mindfullness and stress management on April 12, a session on physical activity on April 17, and an intro to self advocacy class on May 10. To sign up, simply send an email to Wendy at whitchcock@rhnscny.org or give her a call at (607) 768-6897. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! ... See MoreSee Less

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