November 19, 2026
Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the "Power of Rural" on National Rural Health Day (NRHD). This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health, and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America.
November 19, 2026
Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the "Power of Rural" on National Rural Health Day (NRHD). This day is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health, and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America.
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Recording Available: NRHD Main Event 🎥
On National Rural Health Day, November 20, 2025, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) hosted the 2025 NRHD Main Event. Experts from the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, Dakota State University, Google, and Madison Regional Health System shared real-world stories of collaboration, innovation, and strategies to strengthen cybersecurity across rural communities.
What’s Coming for 2026
Explore new ways to celebrate, share, and get involved in National Rural Health Day 2026:
Celebrate
New items are on the way to the shop, making it easy to celebrate and show your support for the Power of Rural.
Share
An updated Promotional Toolkit is coming soon, with new resources to help you promote National Rural Health Day.
Get Involved
New events will be added leading up to National Rural Health Day, offering opportunities to participate.
NRHD Spotlight 📣
Celebrate with official gear, events, and stories that honor rural communities.Â
Celebration Ideas 🎉
Enhance your celebration with ready-to-use resources, ideas, and inspiration.
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Our Partners
We are proud to partner with organizations that strengthen rural health and amplify the Power of Rural nationwide:
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