Rural Health Education and Services

11/20/2025

In honor of , our director, Joyce Grayson, was recently honored by Gov. Laura Kelly for her leadership and continued dedication to supporting the health and well-being of our rural communities. Joyce, who has led Rural Health Education and Services for more than 20 years, has advanced the department’s long-term vision through key strategic investments while cultivating a collaborative, innovative, and transparent organizational culture. Congratulations, Joyce!

11/20/2025

Today, we’re proud to celebrate the on ! Join us in honoring the resilience of rural communities and the dedication of the health care providers and partners working to address their unique health challenges.
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Since 2011, NOSORH has celebrated National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday of November, honoring the efforts of rural healthcare providers & communities.

11/20/2025

It’s , and that means it’s time to vote for your favorite entries in the Rural Kansas Photography Contest! 📸

Now in its 20th year, our contest continues to showcase the beauty of Kansas through the eyes of talented photographers. Thank you to everyone who has participated — both the photographers and the fans who support them!
👉 Vote now: https://bit.ly/vote25now

11/19/2025

The November edition of the Communities newsletter is out – you can vote for your favorite photos in the Rural Kansas Photo Contest, gear up for National Rural Health Day tomorrow, and more!
See it: https://bit.ly/kumccommnov25
Sign up: https://bit.ly/kumccommeng

11/17/2025

A powerful new initiative is helping bring specialty care closer to home for rural Kansans.

The University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System partner with the Patterson Family Foundation to support care close to home

11/06/2025

🎉 What a fantastic evening in Kansas City!
We had a wonderful time at Boulevard Brewing Company, connecting future health care providers with rural and urban underserved organizations from across the state.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Kansas Career Opportunities (KCO) Health Care Career Fairs! Together, we’re building a stronger health care workforce for Kansas! 🌻
A special THANK YOU to to our platinum supporters, Labette Health, Hutchinson Clinic, PrairieStar Health Center, Hays Medical Center, and Community Care Network of Kansas!

11/05/2025

🌟 The largest health care career fair in Kansas continues this evening in Kansas City!
Join us for the Kansas Career Opportunities (KCO) Health Care Career Fair at Boulevard Brewing Company from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 5.
Resident physicians, students, and job seekers can connect one-on-one with health care employers from across the state. Don’t miss this chance to explore career opportunities and make valuable connections!
👉 Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/kcoparticipants
Thank you to our platinum supporters, Labette Health, Hutchinson Clinic, PrairieStar Health Center, Hays Medical Center, and Community Care Network of Kansas!

Join us for the largest health care career fair in Kansas!

11/04/2025

🌟 The largest health care career fair in Kansas continues tomorrow in Kansas City!
Join us for the Kansas Career Opportunities (KCO) Health Care Career Fair at Boulevard Brewing Company from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Resident physicians, students, and job seekers can connect one-on-one with health care employers from across the state. Don’t miss this chance to explore career opportunities and make valuable connections!

👉 Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/kcoparticipants
Thank you to our platinum supporters, Labette Health, Hutchinson Clinic, PrairieStar Health Center, Hays Medical Center, and Community Care Network of Kansas!

Join us for the largest health care career fair in Kansas!

10/30/2025

🎉 What a great day in Salina!

We had a fantastic time hosting the Kansas Career Opportunities (KCO) Health Care Career Fair at the Health Education Building for the third year in a row! This year’s event brought together 65 participants and 25 rural and urban underserved organizations—all connecting to strengthen health care across Kansas.

A huge thank-you to everyone who made KCO-Salina such a success! 🌻

See you at KCO-Kansas City on Nov. 5.

And special thanks to our 2025 KCO Platinum supporters: PrairieStar Health Center, Hays Medical Center, Hutchinson Clinic, Labette Health, and Community Care Network of Kansas. 💙

10/28/2025

Ready to accelerate ? Change Maker Accelerators track their organization’s advancement of health worker wellbeing & contribute to a community of practice. Your organization can join this growing group of leaders.
Apply to join the 2026 Change Maker Accelerator cohort by Dec. 12 to gain access to tailored coaching and a peer network:

Change Maker Accelerator Applications: see who should apply, key dates, and how the opportunity supports real-world implementation of health worker well-being.

10/22/2025

Here are the finalists for the 2025 Rural Kansas Photo Contest! Make sure you sign up to vote for your favorite photos on National Rural Health Day, Nov. 20: https://bit.ly/ksphotovote25



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10/22/2025