Kentucky Office of Rural Health

Kentucky Office of Rural Health The mission of KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to ru

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH), established in 1991, is a federal-state partnership authorized by federal legislation. The Center of Excellence in Rural Health serves as the federally designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The mission of KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to rural health services. The program provides a framework for linking small rural communities with local state and federal resources while working toward long-term solutions to rural health issues. The KORH assists clinicians, administrators and consumers find ways to improve communications, finances and access to quality health care while insuring that funding agencies and policy makers are made aware of the needs of rural communities.

🚑 The 2026 EMS Leadership Academy is officially underway, and the momentum is building!The newest cohort of the Academy ...
02/06/2026

🚑 The 2026 EMS Leadership Academy is officially underway, and the momentum is building!

The newest cohort of the Academy has now wrapped up its first three virtual sessions, bringing EMS leaders from across Kentucky together to learn, connect, and grow.

💻 Our kickoff webinar series featured:

• Scott Helle, Kentucky Office of Rural Health — Introduction to the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy
• Brett Lyle, Brett Lyle Coaching — Four Key Components to Long-Term Career Success
• Danielle Thomas, Royal Ambulance Service — “Just One of the Guys” No More!

Each session sparked meaningful conversations around leadership, career growth, and the future of EMS in rural Kentucky.

Now the Academy is shifting into high gear with in-person meetings starting later this month — and we’re excited to take this learning from the screen to real-world collaboration.

📸 Photo description: EMS leaders participating in virtual Leadership Academy webinars, with speakers presenting slides and engaging in discussion.

🚨 Registration is OPEN 🚨The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the Resuscitation Academy, will be host...
02/06/2026

🚨 Registration is OPEN 🚨

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the Resuscitation Academy, will be hosting a one-day, free workshop (Monday, April 13) providing evidence-based training to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation outcomes. Topics include: the science of CPR, telephone CPR, rapid dispatch, high-performance CPR, cardiac arrest data collection, and implementing best practices.

✅ Register NOW: https://bit.ly/kyra2026

🚩 And don't miss the opportunity for the optional second day of training (Tuesday, April 14), which allows attendees to participate in a High-Performance CPR Train the Trainer Workshop, designed to provide instruction, coaching, and feedback to professionals who want to teach.

🚑 911 Center Directors, Medical Directors, EMS Chiefs, Quality Improvement Managers, and Training Officers are all encouraged to attend!

ℹ Contact Rural Project Manager Scott Helle at scott.helle@uky.edu for more info!

❤️ It’s Day in Kentucky!Heart disease affects women across the Commonwealth, and women in rural Kentucky often face hi...
02/06/2026

❤️ It’s Day in Kentucky!

Heart disease affects women across the Commonwealth, and women in rural Kentucky often face higher risks and fewer healthcare resources. That’s why we're working alongside the American Heart Association to help promote awareness, prevention, and early action.

Swipe through today’s resources and visit www.goredforwomen.org
to protect your heart and help spread the message across Kentucky!

🏦 What’s happening in Frankfort? Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health and the Kentucky Rural Health Association on F...
02/05/2026

🏦 What’s happening in Frankfort? Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health and the Kentucky Rural Health Association on Friday, February 13, at 11 a.m. ET for a timely webinar covering proposed state-level legislation currently under consideration during the Kentucky General Assembly session, and what it could mean for rural hospitals, clinics, EMS, and communities across the Commonwealth.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4bIe4tr

🔍👀 Looking for help with billing and coding at your RHC or CAH?Join us IN PERSON 📅 March 24 for the RHC Billing & Coding...
02/05/2026

🔍👀 Looking for help with billing and coding at your RHC or CAH?

Join us IN PERSON 📅 March 24 for the RHC Billing & Coding Workshop, a 1-day LIVE workshop on the EKU campus in Richmond for RHCs! ‼️ AND THAT'S NOT ALL‼️ We'll also be hosting a CAH Billing & Coding Workshop on 📅 March 25 IN PERSON!

✅ Register NOW for the RHC Bootcamp ➡ https://bit.ly/rhcbillcode26 ⬅
✔️ Register HERE for the CAH Bootcamp at ➡ https://bit.ly/cahbillcode26 ⬅

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TODAY! 🏥 Is an RHC in your organization’s future?Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, Tennessee Department of Healt...
02/05/2026

TODAY! 🏥 Is an RHC in your organization’s future?

Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, Tennessee Department of Health, and the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, Inc. for a joint webinar exploring Rural Health Clinic certification, expansion pathways, and readiness planning.

📅 February 5, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. EST | 💻 Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4sNYEtV

This virtual session will cover certification options, expansion opportunities, and key considerations for organizations in the early exploration or active planning phases.

👥 Ideal for administrators, providers, financial leaders, and clinic planners.

02/04/2026

Feb 6th is Wear Red and Give Day! ❤️

Did you know only 44% of women are aware that cardiovascular disease is their leading cause of death?

More women deserve to know their greatest threat—because up to 80% of heart attacks and strokes can be prevented.

Knowledge has the power to save lives. Help us provide more lifesaving knowledge, research, and trainings and 6X your gift: spr.ly/6008N4ma0

🚨 Don't Miss Your Chance! Registration is OPEN! 🚨The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the Resuscitat...
02/04/2026

🚨 Don't Miss Your Chance! Registration is OPEN! 🚨

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health, in partnership with the Resuscitation Academy, will be hosting a one-day, free workshop (Monday, April 13) providing evidence-based training to improve out-of-hospital cardiac arrest resuscitation outcomes. Topics include: the science of CPR, telephone CPR, rapid dispatch, high-performance CPR, cardiac arrest data collection, and implementing best practices.

✅ Register NOW: https://bit.ly/kyra2026

🚩 And don't miss the opportunity for the optional second day of training (Tuesday, April 14), which allows attendees to participate in a High-Performance CPR Train the Trainer Workshop, designed to provide instruction, coaching, and feedback to professionals who want to teach.

🚑 911 Center Directors, Medical Directors, EMS Chiefs, Quality Improvement Managers, and Training Officers are all encouraged to attend!

ℹ Contact Rural Project Manager Scott Helle at scott.helle@uky.edu for more info!

HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🏥 Is an RHC in your organization’s future?Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, Tennessee Depart...
02/04/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🏥 Is an RHC in your organization’s future?

Join the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, Tennessee Department of Health, and the Rural Health Association of Tennessee, Inc. for a joint webinar exploring Rural Health Clinic certification, expansion pathways, and readiness planning.

📅 February 5, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. EST | 💻 Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4sNYEtV

This virtual session will cover certification options, expansion opportunities, and key considerations for organizations in the early exploration or active planning phases.

👥 Ideal for administrators, providers, financial leaders, and clinic planners.

📣 SAVE THE DATE✔️📅 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Kentucky Rural Health Clinic Summit, set for August 13 at The Campbe...
02/03/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE

✔️📅 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Kentucky Rural Health Clinic Summit, set for August 13 at The Campbell House in Lexington, KY!

➡➡ Agenda and registration will be available at a later date!

If you have any questions about the summit, please contact Medina Tipton at 📧 medina.tipton@uky.edu or ☎️ 606-439-3557!

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