NOSORH Branch Newsletter – September 2025

The Branch

A monthly update for NOSORH members and partners

September 2025

NOSORH Annual Meeting: See You in Oklahoma City!

On September 9-11, NOSORH will host the 2025 NOSORH Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! This one-of-a-kind gathering brings together all 50 State Offices of Rural Health, along with rural partners and expert speakers, for three days of learning, collaboration, and networking.

NOSORH is especially excited to welcome a record 26 partner organizations this year. Their support and dedication to rural health make this event possible. See you in OKC!

Now Available in Rural Health University: Foundations of Financial Literacy

We're thrilled to announce the first course in our new “Foundations for Rural Health” series: Foundations of Financial Literacy. This short, self-paced course is designed to help rural health professionals build confidence and competence in nonprofit and government finance basics—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!

Join the nationwide celebration of the #PowerOfRural on National Rural Health Day (NRHD)!

Here are just a few ways to get involved:

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

In conjunction with NRHD, the Rural Medical Education (RME) Collaborative is hosting the Fall 2025 Rural Health Clinical Congress on Saturday, November 15th! This free, interactive, multi-topic CME/CE virtual conference is designed specifically for clinicians who serve patients in rural communities. Register here

Check out the NRHD Promotional Toolkit, which includes logos, graphics, sample posts, and more to make sharing simple.

Shop the Power of Rural Swag Shop for the latest gear to show your rural pride!

Follow @NOSORH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for shareable updates. In your posts, use #PowerOfRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay (and tag @NOSORH)!

Find everything you need at powerofrural.org – your official NRHD Headquarters.

Do you have a nationwide event planned? If so, let us know at info@powerofrural.org so we can highlight your great work!

Coming Soon: NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute

Ready to boost your grant writing skills? The NOSORH Rural Health Grant Writing Institute is a nine-session virtual series designed to help rural health professionals turn great ideas into fundable projects. Learn how to find the right funding, tell your story with data, build strong budgets, and more. The Fall Institute runs from October 14 to November 11, 2025. Registration opens September 12, so stay tuned!

2025 NRHD Key Messages & Data Points Book Now Available

The updated Key Messages & Data Points resource is now available! Inside, you’ll find data, inspiring narratives, and ready-to-use talking points to help you highlight the unique challenges, opportunities, and innovations in rural America.

Use these messages to fuel your National Rural Health Day outreach, connect with stakeholders, and amplify the #PowerOfRural movement. Explore the resource and start spreading the word!

New Policy Paper: Accessing Funding for Capital Projects in Rural Healthcare

The National Rural Health Resource Center, in partnership with Stroudwater Capital Partners, has released a new policy paper, Accessing Funding for Capital Projects in Rural Healthcare. The paper provides a historical overview of major capital funding programs and analyzes the persistent challenges that prevent rural healthcare providers from converting available funding into usable capital, undermining sustainability in rural health systems.

#PowerOfRural