Ways to Celebrate

NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY (NRHD)

Find your industry below, and explore how you can celebrate leading up to and on NRHD.
When sharing on social media, use the hashtags #PowerOfRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay and mention @NOSORH!

Rural Health Stakeholders

Host a Meeting or Conference on NRHD
Produce Rural Health Fact Sheets, Videos or Other Educational Materials
Host a Statewide Rural Photo Contest
Add the NRHD Logo to Your Website, Email Signature, and Presentation Slides
Obtain Gubernatorial/ Legislative Proclamation Recognizing NRHD
Launch a Project to Make Signs that Read, #PowerOfRural or “I ♡ Rural Health”

Hospitals & Rural Health Providers

Display NRHD Posters in Your Office
Wear an NRHD Shirt to Work
Distribute NRHD Merchandise to Staff
Share Data About Your Rural Facility or Community
Lead a Discussion at Your Facility
Honor Your Staff & Volunteers on Social Media

Individuals

Send a Thank You Card to Your Rural Healthcare Team
Record and Share a "Why I'm Grateful for My Rural Health Provider" Video
Make an "I Love Rural Health Heroes" Sign and Take a Photo
Commit to a Healthy Activity
Contact Policymakers About Rural Health Needs
Explore a Rural Area, and Share Photos Using #PowerOfRural

Teachers & Schools

Print NRHD Coloring Sheets and Have Students Deliver Them to Local Healthcare Providers
Create an NRHD Poster with Thank You Messages and Deliver It to Your Local Clinic
Sponsor a Rural Health-Themed Poster or Essay Contest
Host Virtual Career Day and Invite Local Healthcare Professionals
Wear an NRHD Shirt
Ask Students to Interview Someone Working in Rural Health and Write an Essay on That Person

Small Businesses

Offer Discounts or Deals to Rural Health Professionals
Use the #PowerofRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay Hashtags on Social Media
Donate to Your Local Rural Health Organization’s Volunteer Corps
On NRHD, Provide Store Discount Codes
Launch a "Wellness While We Work" Campaign for Employees
Host a Community Appreciation Event

Marketing & Social Media

Use the #PowerofRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay Hashtags on Social Media
Publicize Positive Stories About Healthcare Providers
Share Content from the NRHD Promotional Toolkit
Promote Inspiring News About Local Healthcare Providers
Share a Video Discussing Your Favorite Aspects of Rural Living or Reflecting on What NRHD Means to You
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