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   

Our Impact

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Thank you Visions Federal Credit Union for supporting our Northern Broome CARES Gifts for Seniors project and for encouraging volunteerism among your employees. We appreciate Tammy, Ron, and Becky who are spending part of their day with us wrapping gifts. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join New York State Association for Rural Health and the Risk Less. Do More. campaign tomorrow for a webinar focused on protecting rural New York families from respiratory illnesses this season.The webinar, part of our expert series, will feature Israel Cross, PhD, MA, CAPS, ECHM, CDP, a public health gerontologist and aging and caregiving strategist with the Health Resources & Services Administration.December 11, 2024, at 1 PM via Zoom. Register now: nysarh.wildapricot.org/event-5951712. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Food and Health Network team is seeking applicants for a Public Health AmeriCorps Produce Prescription Assistant. ... See MoreSee Less
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