New York State Association for Rural Health

10/14/2026

Missed our Rural Health Symposium? Watch the recap and get inspired by the incredible work happening in rural New York!

Did someone’s story spark an idea, or do you know a rural health champion who deserves recognition? Nominate them for our Rural Health Awards, deadline extended to October 20!

Submit your nomination here: https://forms.gle/FkF3RmDmbYHwE4B68

10/09/2026

Join us for our webinar, “Bridging the Gap: Using Hixny Data to Power 30-Day Transitional Care,” with RuthAnn Craven from Hixny! Discover how real-time data and technology support safer, more coordinated transitions of care for patients across NYS. Learn about hospital alerts, eMOLST forms, and how social factors impact health outcomes.

Register here: https://nysarh.wildapricot.org/event-6775748

10/05/2026

Join now for FREE Mental Health First Aid training on 10/23/26, 8:30AM–5PM in Chemung, NY! Hosted by NY FarmNet & Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County.
Register by Friday 10/9: http://cals.cornell.edu/nyfarmnet/trainings-events

10/04/2026

We’re proud to announce The Resource Center as our Member of the Week!

Since 1958, they’ve empowered individuals with disabilities in Chautauqua County, growing from a small group of advocates to the area’s largest non-governmental employer.

Learn more about their impact: https://resourcecenter.org/

10/01/2026

We have a new, free MHFA class scheduled this October in Chemung County!

Learn the skills to support those in your community by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid!

October 23, 2026
Chemung Innovation Center
71 North Street, Chemung, NY 14825

Register at:
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g3EOd0rkEKsuUu

09/28/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month in New York State, a time to raise awareness, share resources, and take action to prevent su***de in our rural communities. Together, we honor the lives lost, support survivors, and work to ensure every rural New Yorker has access to hope and help. ***dePrevention

09/26/2026

We’re proud to announce our Member of the Week: The Heart Network! Serving nearly 175,000 people, most in rural areas, the Heart Network covers four counties and much of the Adirondack Park, including the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. Learn more: https://heartnetwork.org/

09/23/2026

Thank you to our Rural Health Symposium Conference Sponsor: Hixny!

09/22/2026

Last Thursday, Appius Communications founder Adam Howell spoke at the New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) annual Rural Health Symposium.

Adam presented his research on rural public service organizations. Specifically, he shared preliminary findings on burnout and resilience. 👏👏

09/21/2026