The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Since 2011, this annual observance — founded and coordinated by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has been held on the third Thursday of November to spotlight the unique healthcare challenges and remarkable strength of the nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
“Rural communities are the backbone of our state, and their health is vital to our collective future,” said Amy Phelps, Public Information Officer, Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department. “We’re proud to celebrate National Rural Health Day and honor the unwavering commitment of rural healthcare providers, organizations, and community leaders who work every day to improve the lives of others.”
Community members are invited to help MOVHD celebrate the “Power of Rural” by visiting their special page for the day, www.movhd.com/national-rural-health-day. Kids’ activity sheets provided by NRHD, how to build an emergency kit, and vaccine myths and facts can be found there.
For more information about National Rural Health Day and how to get involved, visit PowerOfRural.org.
To learn more about MOVHD, visitwww.movhd.com.