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Arizona Rural Women's Health Network To build our network partners’ capacity to cultivate and promote innovative policies, practices, and services that improve the health of women in AZ

In Arizona’s rural areas, there is a lack of health care information, services, and accessibility
specifically designed to reach women, who are the key conduits for health care and wellness
within their families. As a result there are health disparities among rural women themselves and
their associated family members. Arizona is the nation’s sixth largest state in terms of land area, with rural

residents widely
dispersed in many small communities. The Rural Assistance Center has reported that women in
rural areas face higher rates of chronic diseases and a greater risk of death from diabetes than
their male counterparts, and encounter greater barriers to health care access as a result of poverty, lack of or under-insurance, lack of public transit, geographic isolation, and reduced access to health care providers (Rural Assistance Center, 2005). In rural Arizona, these circumstances are made more complex by the state’s diverse mix of cultures, languages and health literacy levels. The Arizona Rural Health Women’s Network (AzRWHN) was established to find solutions to
address these issues. AzRWHN is a collaborative partnership of four of Arizona’s Area Health
Education Centers in conjunction with other key state and nonprofit organizations involved in
rural and/or women’s health. The Network’s mission is to build our network partners’ capacity to cultivate and promote innovative policies and practices that improve the health of women in rural Arizona. Our vision is that women in rural Arizona will experience optimal health and wellness.Through three strategic directions the Network intends to achieve the following goals: 1) Develop, grow and sustain the AzRWHN 2) Strengthen the capacity of AzRWHN Members to improve health information and services for women in rural Arizona and 3) Raise awareness of Arizona rural women’s health concerns among health service providers, policy makers and leaders. The Network strives to build on and leverage the efforts successfully launched through a 2007 RHND Planning Grant. Considerable data collection, regional community forums, priority-setting, information dissemination, and training — has been completed by the Network members to create a foundation for meaningful collaboration and forward progress. Therefore the AzRWHN can harness the collective power of diverse network members to assess, coordinate, and respond to the multiple issues that shape rural women’s health in Arizona.

🏆 Nomination Deadline Extended!There’s still time to recognize a champion in rural women’s health! We’ve extended the de...
10/06/2025

🏆 Nomination Deadline Extended!

There’s still time to recognize a champion in rural women’s health! We’ve extended the deadline to submit nominations for the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium awards to Friday, June 13th.

Nominate someone in one of these four categories:
🔹 Innovative Approach to Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Outstanding Achievement in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Emerging Leader in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Rural Women Health Practitioner of the Year

Help us celebrate those making a difference in Arizona’s rural communities. 💜

📝 Submit your nomination here: https://surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Award

🏅 Nominate a Leader in Rural Women’s Health!As we celebrate the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium, we want to r...
02/06/2025

🏅 Nominate a Leader in Rural Women’s Health!

As we celebrate the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium, we want to recognize individuals who are making a meaningful impact in rural communities across Arizona.

Know someone doing outstanding work? Nominate them for one of these four award categories:
🔹 Innovative Approach to Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Outstanding Achievement in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Emerging Leader in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Rural Women Health Practitioner of the Year

✨ Let’s lift up the voices and efforts of those making change where it’s needed most.

👉 https://surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Award

29/05/2025

📣 Call for Presentations Extended!
Great news — we’ve extended the deadline to submit your proposal for the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium to May 30th!

If you have work, insights, or innovation to share in rural women’s health, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to highlight your efforts and connect with others dedicated to rural health in Arizona.

🗓 New submission deadline: May 30, 2025
🔗 Submit your proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Proposal

Please share with colleagues and partners who may be interested!

🏆 Now Accepting Nominations!As we celebrate the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium, we want to recognize the inc...
21/05/2025

🏆 Now Accepting Nominations!
As we celebrate the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium, we want to recognize the incredible individuals who are making a difference in rural women’s health across Arizona.

Know someone doing exceptional work? Nominate them in one of these four categories:

🔹 Innovative Approach to Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Outstanding Achievement in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Emerging Leader in Rural Women’s Health
🔹 Rural Women Health Practitioner of the Year

Let’s celebrate the passion, leadership, and innovation happening in our rural communities. 🌄💜
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Award

🎉 We're celebrating 10 years of the Rural Women’s Health Symposium — and you're invited! 🌄💜Join us for this special mile...
14/05/2025

🎉 We're celebrating 10 years of the Rural Women’s Health Symposium — and you're invited! 🌄💜

Join us for this special milestone event focused on uplifting the voices, stories, and health of rural women across Arizona.

📌 Here’s how you can get involved:

✅ Register to attend the 10th Annual Rural Women’s Health Symposium
✅ Submit a presentation proposal and share your work in rural health
✅ Nominate a leader making a difference in their community
✅ Apply for a scholarship to support your attendance

Whether you’re a provider, advocate, community health worker, student, or public health professional — this is your space to connect, learn, and celebrate.

• Proposals Due May 23rd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Proposal
• Nominations Due June 6th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Award
• Registration Open: Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers:
https://aachc.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1926102&group=
• Scholarship applications due June 13th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Scholar

🌟 Now Accepting Nominations!As we celebrate 10 years of the Rural Women’s Health Symposium, help us honor those making a...
12/05/2025

🌟 Now Accepting Nominations!
As we celebrate 10 years of the Rural Women’s Health Symposium, help us honor those making a difference. Nominate a leader, advocate, or changemaker improving health for rural women in Arizona. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25RWHS_Award

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