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10/30/2025

RHRC is pleased to announce that Regional Liaison Kayla Combs will be attending South Carolina’s Annual Rural Health Conference, taking place November 4–6 in Hilton Head, SC.

This event brings together rural healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, educators, and community leaders to engage with experts on key rural health topics and foster meaningful collaboration. Kayla will be available onsite to connect with attendees and share insights into RHRC’s ongoing efforts to support rural health initiatives across the region.

10/29/2025

This week, with support from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), we cohosted the Rural Health Strategy Summit along with and the National Rural Health Resource Center.

The summit brought together rural health leaders from across the country to explore strategies for long-term sustainability and innovation.

Sessions focused on strengthening hospital infrastructure, expanding access through telehealth, and aligning services with community needs. We’re proud to support this important work and the momentum it’s building for rural health care.

10/28/2025

RHRC was honored to join the NASHP Conference in San Diego last month, where state health policy leaders, advocates, and innovators came together to share solutions, strengthen networks, and shape the future of health care.

Our CEO, Janice Walters, spoke on the panel “Implications of Health Care Changes on Coverage, Affordability, and Access: Connecting the Dots,” where she highlighted the unique challenges rural communities face. She also facilitated a roundtable on “The Next Generation Approach for Rural Health,” leading an interactive discussion on strategies to strengthen care for the future.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to conversations shaping health policy nationwide.

10/24/2025

Join us on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET, to learn about the ARH initiative and the no-cost technical assistance, for rural healthcare organizations, available through the Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC).

During this webinar the Rural Health Redesign Center will provide attendees with an overview of the no-cost technical assistance for rural health providers in the Appalachian region. In this session attendees will learn of the range of support offered by the ARH-TAC, including tailored guidance on service line expansion, financial modeling, and strategic planning.

Please register below to explore ways to engage with the ARH-TAC and contribute to the advancement of rural healthcare in Appalachia.

https://tinyurl.com/3mf866r9

10/23/2025

We are pleased to highlight Jessica VanSickle, RHRC’s Director of Client Services.

In her role, Jessica provides oversight and leadership, ensuring our teams have the resources, tools, and processes necessary to achieve operational excellence. She is dedicated to streamlining workflows, fostering collaboration across regions, and implementing systems that enhance efficiency and impact for our hospital and community partners.

With extensive experience in project management, change management, and business strategy, Jessica contributes significantly to advancing RHRC’s mission of strengthening rural health care and delivering high-quality outcomes.

We’re proud to have Jess on the RHRC team, helping to drive progress and create lasting impact in rural health care.

10/21/2025

On October 16, RHRC’s Amy Kaltenbach and Diana Carpenter led an Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Crawford County, hosted by our SCA partner CCDAEC. This marks the first time RHRC staff will be teaching the MHFA course, an important milestone in our commitment to supporting mental wellbeing across rural communities.

Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This training equips individuals with the tools to listen nonjudgmentally, offer reassurance, and connect those in crisis with appropriate support.

We’re proud of Amy and Diana for stepping into this important role and expanding RHRC’s impact in the rural communities!

10/16/2025

Earlier this month, RHRC’s Regional Liaison, Gary Rhodes, and Director of Programs, Jeff Bowman, attended the NOSORH Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK.

We were honored to be part of this national meeting, the only event where all 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) come together. It was inspiring to connect with rural health professionals, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives that strengthen healthcare delivery in rural communities.

10/14/2025

RHRC’s Regional Liaison, Ken Harmon, had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the Eastern Plains Healthcare Annual Conference, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium (EPHC). At the conference, Ken highlighted “Advancing Rural Healthcare through Collaboration and Innovation” and shared insights on solutions for today and tomorrow in rural healthcare.

We were proud to join hospital leaders, healthcare professionals and industry partners to explore innovative strategies to strengthen healthcare in rural communities.

10/09/2025

A special thanks to RHRC’s very own Regional Liaisons, Kayla Combs and Gary Rhodes, for exhibiting at the 2025 Mid-South Critical Access & Rural Hospital Conference in Louisville.

At this gathering of rural health leaders from across the Mid-South, they joined discussions on 340B updates, Medicare Advantage agreements, provider recruitment, and rural hospital financing. All critical topics shaping access and care in rural communities.

10/08/2025

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at 2:00pm – 3:00pm ET, to learn about the ARH initiative and the no-cost technical assistance, for rural healthcare organizations, available through the Appalachian Region Healthcare Technical Assistance Center (ARH-TAC).

During this webinar the Rural Health Redesign Center will provide attendees with an overview of the no-cost technical assistance for rural health providers in the Appalachian region. In this session attendees will learn of the range of support offered by the ARH-TAC, including tailored guidance on service line expansion, financial modeling, and strategic planning.

Please register here to explore ways to engage with the ARH-TAC and contribute to the advancement of rural healthcare in Appalachia:
http://bit.ly/4nGGDe4

10/07/2025

The RHRC team recently came together in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for an in-person meeting dedicated to team collaboration, planning, and advancing our shared mission of strengthening rural health care.

These times of coming together are imperative to the work that we do, strengthening relationships, sharing ideas, and building momentum for the year ahead.

We’re grateful for the time, energy, and expertise each member of our team brings to the table, and for the collective commitment to advancing rural health innovation and sustainability.

09/30/2025

Spotlight on Patti Jones, RHRC’s Hospital Financial Liaison!

Patti brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in healthcare management and financial operations. At RHRC, Patti works closely with hospitals to strengthen financial operations and foster a positive culture that supports both staff and patient needs. Born and raised in rural communities, she is deeply passionate about preserving and advancing healthcare access in those areas.

We’re grateful to have Patti’s leadership and dedication on the RHRC team!

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Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
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