New York State Association for Rural Health

08/31/2026

Thank you to our Rural Health Symposium Sponsor Community Bank, N.A.!

08/28/2026

We are proud to announce our Member of the Week: Finger Lakes IPA, Inc!
Their mission is to be an organized, highly effective integrated delivery network of community health centers, behavioral health and social care partners that promotes an equitable, accessible, and integrated healthcare system that leads to improved overall health and well-being. https://forwardleadingipa.org/

08/27/2026

We’re proud to see our Executive Director, Jennifer Muthig, featured in the article “U.S. Rural Hospitals Are on Financial Life Support. Can $50B Transform Them in Time?” Jennifer highlights the potential of community paramedicine programs, especially for maternal health in rural areas. Read the full article: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/finance-revenue-cycle/hospital-and-health-system-operations/article/55393528/us-rural-hospitals-are-on-financial-life-support-can-50b-transform-them-in-time

08/26/2026

Thank you to our Rural Health Symposium Sponsor Kinney Drugs!

08/24/2026

Don't forget to register for this free training!

Free Mental Health First Aid Training in Genesee County

September 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Register at: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08tXIuNEsRwfPg2

September 25, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Genesee County Community Mental Health Services
5130 East Main Street Road Suite 2
Batavia, NY 14020

For more information, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Seating limited to 30 attendees and we expect this will be fully booked,
register today!

Once fully registered, participants will receive access to a 2-hour, self-paced
e-learning module and quiz that must be completed before the in-person
MHFA training.

Registrants must create User Profile in the MHFA by
9/18 or they will be dropped and pre work must be completed by 9/23.

New York State Association for Rural Health

08/21/2026

We are proud to announce our Member of the Week Universal Primary Care!

Their objective is to create thriving rural communities where every person has access to high-quality, community-driven healthcare that supports physical, oral, mental, and social well-being. https://upchealth.net/

08/17/2026

Congratulations to our photo contest winner from UVM Health - Alice Hyde Medical Center. This incredible photo will be featured on the front of our 2026 Rural Health Symposium Program Book! Don’t forget to register for the conference: https://nysarh.wildapricot.org/event-6621952

08/14/2026

We are proud to announce our Member of the Week IHS - The Institute for Human Services!

Their mission is to advance nonprofit and community partners in the region through innovative, collaborative, and responsive solutions to address community needs. https://ihsnet.org/

08/11/2026

NYSARH and the Combined Entity of Common Ground Health - Finger Lakes Performing Provider System - FLPPS - Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (Common Ground Health-FLPPS-RRHIO) have launched an updated NYSARH Diversity Dashboard! This interactive tool brings together demographic, social, economic, and health data to support community health planning across NYS. Explore improved navigation, new filters, expanded health data, and updated maps and trends.

Users can view data by county, ZIP code, census tract, and rural classifications to better understand local needs and drive data-informed decisions. https://nysarh.org/explore-the-diversity-in-your-region/

08/09/2026

Visit our website for more info and to apply!
https://riverhospital.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2jsv9i5r2nx/aaar