State Offices of Rural Health play an integral role in improving health outcomes in rural America. I've joined Archived: Rep. Tom O'Halleran in introducing a bill to reauthorize a key grant program to support state health facilities across the country and ensure their good work can continue.

Join us and @ruralhealthinfo today at 1 PM CT! We’ll be using the hashtag #RuralHealthChat to tweet with experts who are excited to share their knowledge. Everyone is welcome to provide comments, questions, or just follow along! For more info: ow.ly/w4q450Lkksu

A1: #Rural residents are more likely to have chronic diseases & experience #SDOH that impact health literacy & contribute to lower educational attainment, & increased poverty rates. These factors directly affect an individual's health & well-being. #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural

@ruralhealthinfo A1: Travel distances can affect access to healthcare and become a barrier to health literacy resources. In 2017, rural residents traveled farther for care than urban residents (17.8 vs 8.1 miles). Source: ruralhealthresearch.org/publications/1… #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural

A2: A lack of understanding of how healthcare works can hinder rural health literacy skills. Public libraries may address this topic through innovative programs like Walk with a Doc that break down barriers. Walk with a Doc #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural eparisextra.com/local-news/wal…

A2: Key to health literacy for rural residents is access to care including health care providers, high-speed internet for telehealth, and community engagement to ensure that residents can receive care in a way that makes sense for them. #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural 1/3

A2a: Literacy and numeracy are important personal #HealthLiteracy skills. Literacy is the ability to use and understand written text. Numeracy is the ability to use and understand numbers. Learn more: bit.ly/3UI9mAJ #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural

A2: Health insurance literacy is the ability to understand and use health insurance plans to seek appropriate healthcare services. Improved understanding can increase enrollment and access to care #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/healt…

A3: Digital #healthliteracy = skills to navigate/use electronic health info & resources. These skills are critical for #rural residents who utilize telehealth & electronic patient portals, receiving care where they are w/o traveling long distances. #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural

A3: Digital health literacy describes the skills necessary to navigate and use digital or electronic health information and patient resources #RuralHealthChat #PowerofRural ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/healt…

A5: #Ruralhealth professionals need clear communication strategies for patient care, cultural competency skills, the understanding that there's no “one-size-fits-all” strategy, & ability to empower patients to take control of their treatment/care #RuralHealthChat #PowerOfRural

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! Today, we celebrate the #PowerOfRural and the spirit of #rural America. Join us in honoring the dedicated healthcare providers, State Offices of Rural Health, and rural stakeholders making a difference in these communities.

Congratulations to Lisa Davis, the director of PORH, for being awarded the 2024 Calico Quality Leadership Award today at the Flex Program Reverse Site Visit in Washington, D.C. Learn more about Davis and the award at: bit.ly/Calico-Davis

The NOSORH #GrantWriting Institute gives #RuralHealth leaders the skills and confidence to write stronger proposals, secure federal funding, and bring vital resources to their communities. Don't wait - register now: buff.ly/Rcspeao

It was wonderful to join Tammy Norville, CEO of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, for the annual National Rural Health Day Celebration this morning in D.C. As a member of the Health Subcommittee from the rural state of West Virginia, ensuring access to

Happy NRHD 2025! We’re excited to celebrate #NationalRuralHealthDay with Natl Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and rural communities nationwide! Together, we’re amplifying the #PowerOfRural and highlighting the people, providers, and places that help rural America thrive.

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay (NRHD)! As the founder of #NRHD, NOSORH proudly celebrates the #PowerOfRural. From dedicated healthcare providers to resilient communities, #rural America is the heartbeat of our nation 💛

🚨 Today’s the day! Join us for the #NationalRuralHealthDay Main Event at 2 PM ET. We’re celebrating the #PowerOfRural and exploring how #rural communities are building resilience and strengthening #cybersecurity. There’s still time to register 👉 buff.ly/1UKFc3G

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! We are so grateful for all our advocates of #ruralhealth! We would like to highlight that yesterday, the Senate and House introduced #resolutions to recognize November 20, 2025 as National Rural Health Day!

💚Thank you to all of the health care professionals working in rural settings. Find resources to support you in ensuring high-quality emergency care for children in rural areas here: bit.ly/pediatricready National Rural Health Association