Discover how Medicare Advantage is reshaping rural healthcare in our latest webinar recording. From lobbying and contract management to exploring the option of opting out, they dive into real data and solutions. Watch now:

The OSU Center for Rural Health and the affiliated offices will be closed from December 23rd to Jan 1st for the Winter Holiday Break. Normal operations will resume at 8 am on Thursday, Jan 2nd. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!

RT @SouthwestRHRC: 🚨The Mental Health Association launches a new hub to support rural residents facing mental health challenges. A much-nee…

Our @YouTube channel is growing! 📈 Check out our latest webinar recordings: 🩸 Renal Disease Overview 🎥 🦠 Antimicrobial Stewardship: Join the Fight 🎥 👩‍🦽 Oklahoma ABLE Tech Programs & Services 🎥

Rural Oklahoma community libraries get funds for internet hotspots via @KOSURadio & @AnnaPope2022 #okhealth #ruralhealth

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 2024 Rural Oklahoma Photo Contest! We received 105 entries from 40 photographers. 🥇 Congrats to our winner, Lexis Dixon from Cordell! Her winning photo is featured below. View all of the entries:

OSU Center for Rural Health and its affiliated offices will be closed from November 27th to November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operations will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, December 2nd. Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours!

"My passion comes from spending time with my grandparents growing up and seeing the effects that living in a rural location has had on their health. This has made me want to return to rural and provide quality care for others." - Dylan Gardner, PA-S2 @OSUMedicine #PowerofRural

"My passion for serving rural OK comes from growing up in a small town. When I was younger, there was limited access to healthcare in my community; I'd love to bridge the gap in medical care access in my community!" - Hannah Rouse, PA-S2 @OSUMedicine #NationalRuralHealthDay

📸 A huge thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our Rural #Oklahoma Photo Contest! 🌾 We received 105 photos showcasing the beauty of rural Oklahoma. View the entries on our interactive map: 🗺️ 🏆 The winner will be announced 12-5 #ruralhealth

"Growing up with rural & tribal healthcare, I know what it's like to need good healthcare. It's always a desire of mine to do what I can to help provide that for those with limited access." - Erica Herman-Jones, D.O. @CherokeeNation @OSUMedicine '22 #NationalRuralHealthDay

"Where I grew up, we had to travel at least 30 min to see the doctor & often spend a day in the city. This experience allows me to connect with patients & understand their medical & social needs." - Shelby Cummins, D.O. @OSUMedicine '24 @OSUAHEC Scholar #NationalRuralHealthDay

"I grew up rural and love a tight-knit community. People in rural areas often have trouble accessing medical services, I want to help break that barrier & help people thrive in smaller communities." - Avery Lewis, OMS-II, '27 @OSUMedicine #PowerofRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

"My passion for practicing in rural OK came from a loved one who had a poor health outcome due to lack of access to quality care. Everyone deserves quality healthcare, no matter where they live." - Brooke Bergman, D.O. Blackwell, OK @OSUMedicine '22 #NationalRuralHealthDay

📸 Today’s the day! The deadline for our Rural #Oklahoma Photo Contest is tonight, November 21! 🕒 Don’t wait—submit your best shots of rural Oklahoma’s beauty, community, and unique spirit before it’s too late! 🌾🏞️ Enter now: #ruralhealth

"My passion is rooted in providing high-quality patient care for the area I call home! Rural OK is a historically under-severed area, & I hope to expand healthcare access for many deserving Oklahomans." - Harmon Newell, PA-S2 Lawton, OK @OSUMedicine '25 #NationalRuralHealthDay

"Practicing medicine in a rural community comes with unique challenges. Rural OK is my home; I hope to bring more access to medical care to my community in the future." - Bre Addington, OMS-II '27 Minco, OK StORM Club President @OSUMedicine #PowerofRural #NationalRuralHealthDay

Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay! Here is the official proclamation signed by @GovStitt declaring November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day! in #Oklahoma! #PowerofRural #okhealth @OSUMedicine

Congratulations to Kena Allen for being named a @NOSORH Community Star! Kena is the CFO at @mmhidabel in Idabel. Join us in recognizing her dedication and service to improving healthcare for rural Oklahomans. #PowerOfRural #NationalRuralHealthDay #okhealth

"There's a certain amount of accountability & fulfillment that comes with seeing families in the office, church, and community events that can't replicate outside practicing in a rural community." - Allon Gillispie, D.O. '20 @duncanregional #PowerofRural #NationalRuralHealthDay