Kentucky Office of Rural Health

09/15/2025

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09/12/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to Kentucky Office of Rural Health Director Matt Coleman for being named the 2025 Spirit of Rural Award recipient at this year’s NOSORH Annual Meeting! 🌟

This national award honors individuals who go above and beyond to strengthen rural health through leadership, dedication, and collaboration. Matt’s vision and commitment to serving Kentucky’s rural communities make him a truly deserving honoree.

We’re proud to see his hard work recognized on a national stage. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement! 👏👏

09/12/2025

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Kentucky Office of Rural Health Director Matt Coleman!

09/11/2025

Kentucky Office of Rural Health staff had a fantastic time at the 2025 NOSORH Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City, OK, this week! KORH Director Matt Coleman, Rural Project Manager (workforce and loan repayment) Janice Vance, and Rural Project Manager (communications) Amelia Holliday were thrilled to meet with other State Offices of Rural Health from across the country. KORH loves every chance to connect with partners and peers who share the mission of strengthening rural health here in Kentucky and nationwide. Big thanks to NOSORH and our fellow organizations for another impactful week of learning, sharing, and collaboration!

09/11/2025

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health honors and remembers those lost and affected on September 11, 2001, on this 24th anniversary of the tragedy.

09/09/2025

💡Unless Congress acts, Medicare telehealth flexibilities will expire on September 30, 2025, and pre-pandemic restrictions will snap back on October 1. This could mean fewer options for patients and providers across Kentucky!

Want to know what this means for you? Be part of the discussion at the 2025 Kentucky Rural Telehealth Summit in Frankfort. Learn, connect, and help shape the future of care!

📅 Thursday, Sept. 25
📍 Frankfort, KY
🔗 DEADLINE to register is Sept.15! Register today: https://form.jotform.com/251753243251148

UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health

09/03/2025

🚑✨ Exciting news! This month, EMSKY is shining the spotlight on Kentucky Office of Rural Health’s Rural EMS Project Manager Scott Helle! 🎉

🌟Scott’s drive to make training and leadership opportunities accessible for every EMS provider is helping shape a stronger future for rural EMS across Kentucky. That same commitment fuels the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy—and applications for the 2026 class will be opening soon! 📢 If you’re ready to grow as a leader and make an impact like Scott, stay tuned for details.

👉 Read Scott’s full spotlight by clicking below, and join us in 👏 celebrating Scott and all rural EMS providers who keep Kentucky communities safe every day. 💙

Strengthening Rural EMS with the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, highlighting Scott Helle’s work to support providers through training, leadership, and resources.

09/02/2025

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08/29/2025

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday! We will be back in office on Tuesday, September 2. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

08/27/2025

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08/26/2025

This week is National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness week! Help us celebrate the hard work Kentucky Homeplace’s CHE program does year round!