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.

💙   is almost here—November 20! 🎉Today, we’re celebrating the heartbeat of our communities: Kentucky’s rural hospitals, ...
11/11/2025

💙 is almost here—November 20! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the heartbeat of our communities: Kentucky’s rural hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs)! 🏥You provide care, comfort, and hope every single day, often with limited resources but unlimited dedication. From life-saving emergencies to everyday care, you’re always there when Kentucky needs you most.

🌟 A special shoutout to the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) for standing alongside our rural hospitals through advocacy, leadership, and support. 🙌

To every doctor, nurse, technician, and hospital staff member—thank you for your compassion, commitment, and heart. You’re not just health care providers, you’re community heroes and the lifeline of rural Kentucky! 💛💚

To all military veterans, thank you for your sacrifices, your bravery, and the example you set for all of us. Happy Vete...
11/11/2025

To all military veterans, thank you for your sacrifices, your bravery, and the example you set for all of us. Happy Veterans Day!

We’re continuing our countdown to   on Nov. 20 by celebrating the incredible Community Health Workers (CHWs) who make a ...
11/10/2025

We’re continuing our countdown to on Nov. 20 by celebrating the incredible Community Health Workers (CHWs) who make a difference every day across the Commonwealth! 💙

From our friends at the Kentucky Association of Community Health Workers and Kentucky Homeplace to CHWs serving in clinics, health departments, and communities statewide—you are the bridge between care and connection for so many rural Kentuckians. 🌿

💛💚Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping people navigate healthcare, access vital resources, and build healthier lives. Kentucky is stronger because of you!

🚑💙 We’re honoring Kentucky’s rural EMS heroes today as we gear up to celebrate   on Nov. 20. We’re shining a spotlight o...
11/08/2025

🚑💙 We’re honoring Kentucky’s rural EMS heroes today as we gear up to celebrate on Nov. 20. We’re shining a spotlight on the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Kentucky EMS Connection, Kentucky EMS Association, and every EMS professional who answers the call in our rural communities—day or night, rain or shine. 🌄🚑

Your dedication to training, supporting, and advocating for Kentucky’s EMS teams ensures that even the most remote areas receive fast, skilled, and compassionate emergency care. Because of you, our communities are safer, stronger, and more resilient. Thank you for being the heartbeat of emergency response across the Commonwealth. 💛💚

With only 2 weeks left in the countdown to National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Nov. 20, we’re giving a big shoutout to t...
11/06/2025

With only 2 weeks left in the countdown to National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Nov. 20, we’re giving a big shoutout to the National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC)! 🎉

NARHC's steadfast commitment to supporting RHCs makes a lasting impact in communities across the country, including right here in the Commonwealth. 💙🏥 From providing vital resources and guidance to shaping policy and advocating for access, NARHC helps ensure that RHCs can keep doing what they do best—delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Because of NARHC, rural communities have stronger health care systems and brighter, healthier futures. Thank you for being a true champion of rural health! 💛💚

💙 We’re keeping the 2025 National Rural Health Day countdown going strong as we head toward November 20! 🏥 Today, we’re ...
11/04/2025

💙 We’re keeping the 2025 National Rural Health Day countdown going strong as we head toward November 20!

🏥 Today, we’re celebrating the UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health for its ongoing commitment to Kentucky’s rural communities. From collaborating in impactful health care research to training future providers and supporting rural hospitals and clinics, UK CERH continues to be a driving force for healthier, stronger communities across the Commonwealth.

Thank you, UK CERH, for your unwavering dedication to bridging gaps in care, empowering local leaders, and uplifting our rural health heroes! 💛💚

đź’ˇ Did you know? Hospitals exploring Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation can access free technical assistance thro...
11/03/2025

đź’ˇ Did you know? Hospitals exploring Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation can access free technical assistance through the Rural Health Redesign Center (RHRC)!

👉 RHRC helps hospitals understand REH requirements, assess financial and operational impacts, and navigate the transition process, all at no cost.

Why does this matter? REH designation can help sustain access to emergency care and essential outpatient services in rural communities.

🏥 Learn more or request assistance: https://rhrco.org/reh/

đź“© Questions? Reach out to our office at matt.coleman@uky.edu

🎉Today we begin the countdown to   2025 — happening Thursday, November 20! ⏰ This is our day to celebrate the strength, ...
11/01/2025

🎉Today we begin the countdown to 2025 — happening Thursday, November 20! ⏰ This is our day to celebrate the strength, resilience, and innovation of rural communities and the health care heroes who serve them. 🩺💙

Rural health care thrives because of the dedicated professionals who bring quality care, compassion, and connection to every corner of our communities. The is real!

A huge shout-out to NOSORH for their unwavering support and advocacy, ensuring our State Offices of Rural Health and rural stakeholders have the resources and recognition they deserve. 👏👏👏

💚💛Let’s amplify the voices of rural health champions and keep pushing the movement forward!

🚨 Today’s the FINAL DAY to apply for the 2026 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to join a statewi...
10/31/2025

🚨 Today’s the FINAL DAY to apply for the 2026 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to join a statewide network of EMS professionals committed to growing their leadership skills and strengthening Kentucky’s EMS system. Applications close TONIGHT at midnight! 🕛

A huge thank-you to our 2026 program sponsors for making this opportunity possible:
KAPA Kentucky EMS Connection, Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, Kentucky EMS Association, Ambulance Medical Billing (AMB), 911 Billing, Brett Lyle Coaching, stryker, and AMR/GMRđź’™

Apply now using the QR code below or visit ➡️ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️ before the clock runs out!

📣 Kentucky Office of Rural Health is hiring for a Program Specialist!❗Deadline to apply is November 11, 2025.❗For more i...
10/30/2025

📣 Kentucky Office of Rural Health is hiring for a Program Specialist!

âť—Deadline to apply is November 11, 2025.âť—

For more information and to apply, please visit ➡️ https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/605069 ⬅️.

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2026 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy? There are only TWO DAYS LEFT!Craig Caudill with Nat...
10/30/2025

📣 Thinking of applying for the 2026 Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy? There are only TWO DAYS LEFT!

Craig Caudill with Nature Reliance School will host a session this year! Check out his spotlight:

The application window closes Oct. 31, and SPACE is LIMITED! Use the QR code below or go to ➡➡ bit.ly/kyemsleads ⬅️⬅️ for more info about the program and what YOU will need to do to apply!

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