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Arizona Center for Rural Health

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Arizona Center for Rural Health

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) - serves Arizona through its mission to “improve the health and wellness of rural populations.”

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) - serves Arizona through its mission to “improve the health and wellness of rural populations.” Established as the Rural Health Office in 1981 with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it coordinates statewide rural health initiatives. Center staff, faculty and collaborators have expertise in population, rural and border health; rural and critical access hospitals; community health centers including rural health clinics (RHCs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); health workforce assessment, planning and policy development; community engagement; service-learning training; practice based research; and rural health policy development, implementation and assessment. The Center houses programs funded in part by the state, the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and other sources to support the Arizona State Office of Rural Health (AzSORH), the Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (AzFlex), and the Arizona Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP). From the Rural Health Office (RHO) founding director - Dr. Andy Nichols, to Alison Hughes MPA who transitioned the RHO, founded the Center for Rural Health (CRH) and served as its first Director, to Dr. Gary Hart and Dr. Neil MacKinnon, to its current Director, Dr. Dan Derksen - the Center has worked closely with community partners to improve health outcomes and access to quality healthcare, and reduce health disparities. Attribution for success extends broadly to these leaders, particularly the partners, staff and faculty who have tirelessly committed to the Center’s mission for more than three decades.

12/17/2025

We are TWO months away from the 2026 Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum. Did you get your ticket yet?

Registration: https://bit.ly/44dWklh

12/12/2025

The Arizona Center for Rural Health Newsletter for the month of December is out! Don't miss out the latest at:

Arizona Center for Rural Health has developed a set of tools to inform the Rural Health Transformation Program planning and implementation.

12/11/2025

Our core mission is to improve the health and wellness of Arizona's rural and underserved populations. We house over 5 programs to accomplish that mission. Check them out here:

AzCRH Programs The Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) core mission is to improve the health and wellness of Arizona’s rural and underserved populations. AzCRH houses programs including: State Office of Rural Health | AzSORH » Fast Facts (one page summary)Rural Hospital Flexibility Prog...

12/09/2025

Secure your spot today for the 2026 Arizona Rural and Public Health Policy Forum at: https://bit.ly/48JjDoi

12/05/2025

The recording of RHIhub’s webinar, “Using RHIhub to Support Community Health and Wellbeing,” is now available. Access the full session here:

Using RHIhub to Support Community Health and Wellbeing. A webinar from the Rural Health Information Hub.

12/04/2025

New maps have been added to the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program planning! Check them out at:

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law 7/4/25. Title VII, Sec. 71401 Rural Health Transformation Program. RHTP allocates $10 billion per year for five fiscal years 2026-30. Half will be distributed to states equally, $100 million/yr X 5, upon approval by the Centers for Medicare....

12/03/2025

The 2026 Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum agenda is coming together and it’s looking great! 👏 Check out the latest updates and save your spot:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Image When 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Feb. 17, 2026 eventAdd to Calendar Add Event to Calendar Arizona Rural & Public Health Policy Forum 2026 9:30 am, February 17, 2026 Select your calendar type below: Google iCal File Outlook Enterprise (Office 365) Outlook Personal (outlook....

12/02/2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona cuts ties with one of Maricopa’s two OBGYNs. The AzCRH workforce report cited in the article on widening maternal healthcare provider shortage. To read more visit:

AzCRH workforce report cited in article on widening maternal healthcare provider shortage

11/27/2025

We are closed 11/27-11/30. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

11/25/2025

Explore the various briefs from the Arizona Rural Health Transformation Program Toolkit here:

11/24/2025

AzCRH Director, Dr. Derksen, weighs in on ACA subsidies for AZ Republic article. To read more visit:

Dr. Derksen interviewed for article on ACA subsidies. Fewer Arizonans may enroll in Affordable Care Act plans for 2026 due to the potential expiration of enhanced federal subsidies.

11/21/2025

Some Southern Arizonans on Affordable Care Act worry premiums could dramatically rise if tax credits allowed to expire. AzCRH Director, Dr. Derksen, is interviewed by KVOA to discuss the Affordable Care Act.

Learn more here:

Dr. Dan Derksen is professor in the University of Arizona's College of Public Health. He shared his expertise on Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollments and rising costs.

Address

1295 N Martin Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85724

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 5:30pm

Website

http://crh.arizona.edu/

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