The Growing Importance of Rural Healthcare
A Message From Our Director
Rural communities have long been overshadowed by their urban counterparts regarding access to innovation, technology, philanthropy, and critical services. This persistent social neglect has exacted a steep price on the health and well-being of rural residents.
According to the CDC, people living in rural communities face more significant health disparities than their urban neighbors. The contributing factors are well known: limited access to specialized medicine, emergency services, and increased environmental risks all drive poorer health outcomes. - READ DIRECTOR'S FULL MESSAGE
