This page has been automatically translated from English. MSDH has not reviewed this translation and is not responsible for any inaccuracies.
With nearly half of Mississippi’s rural hospitals at risk of closure, we, as community leaders, need to be proactive and progressive in our efforts to address access to quality health care in rural Mississippi. You must maintain your posture.
Mission
In 2015, Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation designating November 20 of each year as Mississippi Rural Health Day. As we strive to develop rural areas to improve access to high-quality medical care, we admire and appreciate the beauty of rural areas. The rural plight is a unique situation with abundant natural resources and communities for all. These communities are vital to Mississippi’s economy and social well-being.
The Mississippi Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (MORHPC) encourages its partners, health care providers, and employers to join together in celebrating MS Rural Health Day as we continue to impact the lives of people in rural Mississippi. I am. We support, recognize, and encourage the dedicated and selfless efforts of Mississippi’s rural health care workers, employers, and community leaders.
Now is the time to act and make an impact in Mississippi! Stay at the forefront of change, encourage innovation, challenge the status quo, and continue to be a catalyst for change in rural communities across the state.
- Leading the Change – Improving Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Physicians in Rural Communities
- Accelerate innovation – Create safe spaces and opportunities for providers to expand their professional skillsets.
- Challenging the Status Quo – Practicing Culturally Competent Care in Healthcare and Community Settings
event information
The Mississippi Department of Rural Health and Primary Care will focus on the continued efforts of rural health care providers, employers, and partners to address the unique hardships and health care challenges of rural Mississippians. Please join us in celebrating Mississippi Rural Health Day. This open house event will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will honor rural heroes, honor the efforts of rural stakeholders, and celebrate rural Mississippi. Now is the time to act and make an impact! Celebrate the power of the countryside!
date
November 20, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
position
Mississippi State Department of Health
570 East Woodrow Wilson Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Osborne Room 150
directions
Last reviewed: September 26, 2023