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 United Health Services for your generous support of Rural Health Network's Annual Showcase this year! Your sponsorship is so greatly appreciated.Join us at our annual fundraiser by purchasing a ticket here: buff.ly/4dv9axq. Enjoy the night with appetizers, cash bar, auction baskets, and dessert! Get your ticket today and come celebrate our Rural Health award recipients! ... See MoreSee Less
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Please congratulate Nicole Rouhana, PhD, DNM, FNP-C for being selected as our Rural Health Champion this year!Nicole Rouhana has had a sustained impact on improving the rural healthcare and nursing workforce in rural counties in upstate NY. She is the Director of Graduate Programs at the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Binghamton University and is nationally certified as a family nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife. Dr. Rouhana has demonstrated her commitment to women's and children's health by providing interprofessional evidence-based care to her patients, working with rural and vulnerable populations to improve maternal outcomes. Please join us at the DoubleTree in Binghamton on October 21st to honor Dr. Rouhana and the other recipients of our Rural Health Awards. Get your ticket to join us at: buff.ly/4dv9axq ... See MoreSee Less
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We appreciate the invite to tonight's Community Health and Wellness event. Stop by to meet members of our team. Learn about our resources and those of many other community organizations.*HAPPENING TODAY*📢 Join me and local organizations at my 2nd Annual ‘Senator Webb's Community Health Resource Fair’ in Broome County!📅 October 1st, 2024🕒 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Broome County Public LibraryCome connect with valuable health and wellness resources right here in our community! We'll have information on services ranging from healthcare to mental health, nutrition, and fitness. Plus, there will be job and employment opportunities available. It's a great way to learn more about how to support your well-being while also exploring career options.Partners: Office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Addiction Center of Broome County (ACBC), Binghamton Metro Doulas, Binghamton University Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences,Broome County Health Department, Broome County Office for Aging, Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County, Family Planning of South Central New York, Fidelis Care, Helio Health, Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Rural Health Network of South Central New York, Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc., Southern Tier Independence Center, United Health Services, UHS Cures HEPC, United Way of Broome County, More to be announced—stay tuned!Mark your calendars and see you there! [PLEASE SHARE] ... See MoreSee Less
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