The Branch
A monthly update for NOSORH members and partners

August 2025

NOSORH Partner and Exhibitor Registration Closing Soon

You're invited to join NOSORH as an Investing Partner or Exhibitor at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City — a unique opportunity to connect with State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) leaders, federal partners, and rural health champions from across the country.


As the only organization representing all 50 SORH, NOSORH plays a critical role in strengthening rural health through collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy. Your participation helps advance this mission — and gives your organization a voice in the national conversation around rural health.

 

Registration closes on August 5! Learn more about available opportunities and register today!

Introducing NOSORH's Learning Platform: Rural Health University!

NOSORH is proud to launch Rural Health University (RHU)—our refreshed, centralized learning platform built for SORH and other rural health professionals. Formerly known as iSpring Marketplace, RHU offers expert-led, self-paced education designed to build skills, strengthen leadership, and make a lasting impact in rural communities.


The platform features a growing catalog of Institutes, Masterclasses, Webinars, and Training Series, with both free and paid options available. Current topics include grant writing, rural primary care, and more, with new content on the way to meet the evolving needs of the rural health workforce.


Now Available on Rural Health University: Foundations of Financial Literacy

We're excited to announce the very first course in our brand new Foundations for Rural Health series: Foundations of Financial Literacy. This short, self-paced course is built to help rural health professionals grow their confidence and competence in the fundamentals of nonprofit and government finance—from budgets, balance sheets, and essential financial terms. It’s the starting point for our growing Foundations for Rural Health series, which will continue to expand into other key rural topics in the months ahead.


🔗 Explore Rural Health University and start learning today!

Get Ready to Celebrate the Power of Rural - November 20!

National Rural Health Day (NRHD) is right around the corner — happening Thursday, November 20 — and it's more than just a date on the calendar. NRHD is a nationwide celebration of the people, programs, and partnerships driving progress in rural America.

Start planning today with the 2025 Promotional Toolkit — packed with ready-to-use logos, social graphics, sample posts, and more to help you spread the word.

 

And don't forget to visit the Power of Rural Swag Shop — it's a fun way to show your rural health pride.

 

Explore more at powerofrural.org — your go-to source for resources, inspiration, and everything leading up to the big day.

New NOSORH Toolkit: Community Development in Rural Health

NOSORH’s Community Development in Rural Health Toolkit is a new digital guide designed for State Offices of Rural Health, local leaders, providers, and partners ready to drive change. The toolkit walks you through a seven-step process—from identifying community needs to measuring long-term impact—with practical planning tools like a pre-assessment checklist, asset inventory, and stakeholder mapping worksheets. Built on five proven frameworks—Social Capital, Appreciative Inquiry, Asset-Based Community Development, Participatory Development, and Collective Impact—this resource supports collaborative, locally driven solutions to improve rural health. Check it out today!

Apply Now: Rural Hospital Stabilization Program Fall 2025 Cohort

The National Rural Health Resource Center, funded by FORHP, is offering targeted support to help rural hospitals boost financial stability, expand essential services, and keep care close to home through the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program. Eligible facilities include Critical Access Hospitals, PPS hospitals, Rural Emergency Hospitals, and Indian Health Service hospitals.


Want to learn more? Space is limited, so be sure to register for the upcoming applicant webinar scheduled for Wednesday, August 5!

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