Maryland Rural Health Association

11/27/2025

As we head into Thanksgiving tomorrow, the Maryland Rural Health Association wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday. We are grateful for all who support and advance rural health across Maryland. 🦃🍁

11/25/2025

MDH: Governor Moore Launches Free Adult Vaccine Program to Expand Immunization Access for Uninsured and Underinsured Marylanders
https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/Governor%20Moore%20Launches%20Free%20Adult%20Vaccine%20Program%20to%20Expand%20Immunization%20Access%20for%20Uninsured%20and%20Underinsured%20Marylanders.aspx

11/25/2025

As we enter this season of gratitude, the Maryland Rural Health Association wants to recognize YOU. Your dedication to improving access to care, strengthening rural communities, and supporting the health of Marylanders is the heartbeat of our work. We are deeply thankful for your commitment and partnership.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help us continue driving meaningful progress in rural health. Your donation—no matter the size—supports statewide collaboration, strengthens resources for our most underserved communities, and helps us continue the important work ahead.

If you’re able, please consider making a gift today.

Donations can be mailed to:
Maryland Rural Health Association
P.O. Box 3128
LaVale, MD 21504

Thank you for standing with us and for all you do to support rural Marylanders. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, peaceful holiday season. *MRHA is a 501c3 non-profit.

11/25/2025

As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, the Maryland Rural Health Association wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and restful week. Health tip: try incorporating a short walk or stretch break into your day — it’s a simple way to reduce stress and support overall wellness during a busy season. Wishing you a wonderful holiday ahead!

11/24/2025

In the article “Lung Health: Breaking Silos, Advancing State‑Level Solutions” (published November 18, 2025) by AstraZeneca US, the discussion centers on the urgent need for integrated efforts to address lung health challenges across the U.S.

It highlights how state‑level leaders must break down traditional silos and align policy, digital infrastructure, and community health networks to make meaningful progress.

Jonathan Dayton, Executive Director of the Maryland Rural Health Association, emphasized the critical role of community partnerships in advancing screening and prevention efforts. As the article reports:

“Even when screening sites are available, patients often don’t show up. Without good data, we don’t understand the why.” Community partnerships, he stressed, are essential to overcome skepticism and build trust.

Dayton’s participation underscores the intersection of rural health access and state‑level policy infrastructure, reinforcing that rural communities must be central to any comprehensive lung health strategy.

Lung Health: Breaking Silos, Advancing State Level Solutions PUBLISHED 18 November 2025 By NanaEfua Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA Why Lung Health, Why Now? Lung health has reached a critical inflection point. Chronic respiratory diseases affect more than 35 million Americans, and COPD alone is projected t...

11/24/2025

🌾 The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) is proud to highlight the voices, resilience, and contributions of rural Maryland communities.

💡 Share Your Story: MRHA is launching the “What is Rural? Rural Maryland Backroads Project” to capture the real stories, faces, and experiences of rural Maryland. Whether it’s a photo, video, quote, or personal story about your community, we want to hear from you!

📅 Submit your story, photo, or media by January 1, 2026: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3uyRKnKRwUARhhz2ftitpAlLWvosC7CQXYP20hla-8IcoMQ/viewform

🔗 Learn more: mdruralhealth.org

11/24/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Maryland's 2025 Community Stars!

These outstanding individuals and organizations are being recognized for their dedication to improving rural health across the state. Thank you for your innovation, leadership, and commitment to rural communities!

Learn more about this year’s Community Stars here: https://powerofrural.org/2025-community-stars/

11/24/2025

We’re proud to share that the Maryland Rural Health Strategic Plan 2025-2030 has been released by the State Office of Rural Health! This plan lays out a path for a future where all rural Maryland residents can reach their full health potential.

At the Maryland Rural Health Association, we’re inspired by the plan’s focus on strengthening collaboration and building a more resilient rural health system. Like we always say, "Healthier rural Maryland — together."

📄 Read the full plan here: https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Pages/Maryland-Rural-Health-Stretegic-Plan,-2025-2030.aspx

An official website of the State of Maryland.

11/20/2025

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Choptank Community Health System is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

11/20/2025

11/20/2025

NRHA staff is busy making rural voices louder today! NRHA CEO Alan Morgan is speaking with Mississippi Rural Health Association; Govt. Affairs & Policy Director Alexa McKinley Abel is with Virginia Rural Health Association; and COO Brock Slabach is with Kansas Hospital Association. More shoutouts to come!

11/20/2025

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Happy National Rural Health Day! Join Maryland BHIPP in celebrating the rural pediatric providers in their mission to address mental health in primary care. Thank you to all rural health providers! Maryland Rural Health Association