ܽƵ and the Iowa Rural Health AssociationJoin Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day on November21
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at ܽƵ and the Iowa Rural Health Associationareproud tojoin communities across America in celebration ofNational Rural Health Day(NRHD)on November21, 2024.The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizationsthroughoutthe United States set aside the third Thursday of Novemberto recognize NRHD.This annual eventis an opportunity to celebrate the“PowerofRural”and honor the individuals and organizationsdedicated toaddressingtheuniquehealthcareneeds of nearly61 million peopleliving in rural America.
“It is of vital importance that we ensure all ruralcommunitieshave the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home,” saidDr. Cassity Gutierrez, Professor of Health Sciences&Executive Director of the Iowa Rural Health Association.The Iowa Rural Health Associationis proud to recognize the incredible work of health professionals and volunteers in our communityonNational Rural Health Dayand throughout theyear.”
Community members and stakeholders are invited to participate in the following NRHD activities to help celebrate the Power of Rural Health:
✓&Բ;Rural Health Photo Contest: Do you love rural, health, or any combination of the two? Then share it with us! IRHA is proud to present the 1st Annual National Rural Health Day Photo Contest. Submissions of photos will be accepted until 11:59 PM CST on November 28, 2024. The photo must be taken in Iowa and must be taken by the submitter. The winner will be announced by December 1. Selected photographs will be shared in upcoming issues of the weekly IRHA Friday Update. One winner will receive a FREE one-year membership for 2025 to the IRHA. Submit via the following link:
✓&Բ;Webinar: Join the (NOSORH) on November 21 at 2PM ET for an engaging live webinar celebrating NRHD! This year’s event spotlights the transformative impact of the Rural communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), featuring powerful success stories and innovative strategies from grantees and key partners. Discover how these community-driven approaches can be adapted to drive lasting change in your own community. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and help move the Power of Rural Forward!
Additional information about National Rural Health Day, includingresources and tools,can be found at. To learn more aboutthe Iowa Rural Health Associationvisit.
