Areas of Focus
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.

"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.
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Here's a great heart healthy breakfast or snack! Sometimes, simple is best!
www.heart.org
Skip the ordinary toast toppings and enjoy this herb cheese spread instead. It's a delightful way to start off your day!
With cold and flu season upon us-here are some good tips for staying healthy and preventing those pesky viruses!![]()
www.cdc.gov/flu/prevention/actions-prevent-flu.html
With it being both Black History Month and American Heart Month, we are sharing some health disparities that black Americans face in the medical field. Black Americans have the highest incidence of cardiac arrest outside of the hospital and are significantly less likely to survive. ![]()
www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease/african-america... ![]()
Cardiac arrest in Black neighborhoods is associated with alarmingly low treatment and survival rates and studies have shown lower rates of both bystander CPR and bystander AED use in these neighborhoods. We need to change this trajectory. To help bridge this gap, consider taking a CPR class. You very well could end up saving someone's life!![]()
If you are not CPR-certified and would like to sign up for a class atlas.heart.org/
Happy American Heart Month! Today is National Wear Red Day! The history of this day goes back to 2004 when the Go Red for Women campaign launched to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke in women.![]()
Cardiovascular disease in women is the leading cause of death in the United States. Back in 2002 a national campaign called The Heart Truth introduced the Red Dress to symbolize women's heart health. ![]()
Show your support and awareness of women's heart health by wearing red! This can be in the form of a shirt, a dress, accessories, or shoes! ![]()
Encourage your family and friends to wear RED!![]()
www.heart.org/en/affiliates/national-wear-red-day-social-media