Drake University and the Iowa Rural Health Association Join Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day on November 21
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
The College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Drake University and the Iowa Rural Health Association are proud to join communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on November 21, 2024. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
“It is of vital importance that we ensure all rural communities have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home,” said Dr. Cassity Gutierrez, Professor of Health Sciences & Executive Director of the Iowa Rural Health Association. The Iowa Rural Health Association is proud to recognize the incredible work of health professionals and volunteers in our community on National Rural Health Day and throughout the year.”
Community members and stakeholders are invited to participate in the following NRHD activities to help celebrate the Power of Rural Health:
✓ 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: Photo Submission Here
✓ Webinar: Join the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (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! Registration Link
Additional information about National Rural Health Day, including resources and tools, can be found at PowerofRural.org. To learn more about the Iowa Rural Health Association visit https://iaruralhealth.org/.
