PSN celebrates The Power of Rural on this National Rural Health Day 2022 and honors the spirit that prevails in rural America. We salute our outreach healthcare providers as they address the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face today.
Recognizing and participating in National Rural Health Day is one way to demonstrate our commitment to rural health and the movement. With support from invaluable partners and collaborators, we expand our reach and the resources we provide to those working to address the unique health challenges facing rural America today and into the future.
About National Rural Health Day
National Rural Health Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of November. The day recognizes the unique healthcare challenges and contributions of rural America by highlighting the efforts of healthcare providers, state offices, and other stakeholders. It’s a time to bring attention to issues like access to care, workforce shortages, and health disparities, and to showcase the “Power of Rural” in addressing these challenges.
Key issues: The day raises awareness about challenges such as:
- Access to care
- Staffing shortages
- Maternal health outcomes
- Health inequities and disparities
- Poverty and its impact on health
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