KDHE Joins Nationwide Observance of National Rural Health Day

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to join communities across America for the celebration of National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Nov. 21, 2024.

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD.

This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural,” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.

“It is of vital importance that we ensure all rural Kansans have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home” Amy Swanson, KDHE Rural Health section director, said. “KDHE is proud to recognize the incredible work of health professionals and volunteers in our community on National Rural Health Day and throughout the year.”

Public is invited to participate in activities to help KDHE celebrate the “Power of Rural.”

• Walk with a Doc at the Kansas Capitol with Dr. Kevin Nasseri in Topeka, noon-12:15 p.m., on Nov. 21. Meet at the south steps.
• We also encourage any community to host their own Walk with a Doc.
• In addition, we encourage anyone in the state to participate in our Steps Across Kansas event on Nov. 21. Calculate your steps as an individual or office and submit them to the KDHE Rural Health by 4:30 p.m.

To learn more about these events, visit kdhe.ks.gov/PCRH/. For additional resources and tools about National Rural Health Day, visit PowerofRural.org.