NOSORH Branch Newsletter

The Branch

A monthly update for NOSORH members and partners

October 2025

The NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute is back and designed with rural grant writers in mind! Over the course of nine virtual sessions, you’ll build the skills and confidence to craft winning grant proposals. This Institute covers every step of the grant writing process, from documenting community needs to developing budgets, work plans, and evaluation strategies.

With a strong focus on federal funding opportunities, especially those from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), you will walk away equipped to navigate complex applications and bring vital resources to your community.

When: October 14 – November 13, 2025

Learn more and register by October 13!

National Rural Health Day is Almost Here!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 20, 2025 — National Rural Health Day! Join us in celebrating the #PowerOfRural and honoring the dedicated providers, communities, and organizations that keep rural America healthy and thriving.

As the founder of National Rural Health Day, NOSORH is proud to offer free resources, social media graphics, and ideas to help you celebrate. Whether you’re a healthcare leader, community partner, or advocate, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Hosting a nationwide event? Let us know at info@powerofrural.org so we can highlight your great work!

Start planning your celebration today — explore resources and get inspired at powerofrural.org .

Rural Health Clinical Congress - Free CME/CE Virtual Conference on November 15

Join RME Collaborative online on Saturday, November 15, for Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2025 – a free multi-topic, interactive CME/CE conference for clinicians who serve patients from rural and at-risk areas! By participating, clinicians can earn complimentary CME/CE credits (including pharmacology credits for nurses). The live broadcast starts at 9:00 am ET.

Why Attend

Learn evidence-based recommendations from expert faculty
Gain insights to meet the unique needs of patients in rural and at-risk areas
Participate in live polls and ask questions in real time

Agenda to be announced soon! Register at rhcc2025.com!

Questions? Contact RME Collaborative at cme@ruralhealthcme.com.

CMS Releases Application Instructions for the Rural Health Transformation Program

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued application instructions for states to apply for funding from the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program. The program aims to help State governments support rural communities in improving health care access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem. The deadline for states to apply for funding is November 5, 2025.

Robotic Surgery in a Rural Setting: What One Hospital Learned

When Unity Medical Center, a Critical Access Hospital in North Dakota, explored acquiring a da Vinci robotic surgical system, Wipfli conducted a detailed feasibility study to evaluate the capital investment. The study looked at not only the costs but also the possible benefits for surgical capabilities, workforce recruitment, and patient outcomes. Read the full case study.

#PowerOfRural

As a technical assistance provider to rural stakeholders, NOSORH provides access to a wide range of resources on relevant topics. Inclusion on NOSORH's website or presentations does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NOSORH or the Health Resources and Services Administration.