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Infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Rural Communities

Download this infographic to learn more about how hospitals and health systems support behavioral health in rural communities.
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Rural Behavioral Health

According to a 2022 policy brief from the 
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Recruiting the Next Generation of Behavioral Health Professionals

The shortage of behavioral health care professionals is a serious public health issue, particularly in rural areas.
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Rural Health Care Leadership Conference | AHA

Join rural health care leaders from across the nation at the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
Rural Health Update
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Rural Health News Update January 2025

Your guide to the latest rural health news and resources.
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Rural Health Services Resources

AHA ensures the unique needs of our members are a national priority. Location, size, workforce, payment and access to capital challenge small or rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Collaborating with state and regional hospital associations and with advice from its member council, the Section tracks the issues, develops policies and identifies solutions to our most pressing problems.
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AHA releases new rural behavioral health resources honoring National Rural Health Day

To recognize National Rural Health Day Nov. 21, AHA has released a blog and infographic that address challenges in accessing rural behavioral health care and approaches to solving them, respectively.
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AHA Committee Chairs Come Together for Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Services in Rural Communities

Sean Fadale, FACHE President and CEO, Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Gloversville, N.Y. 
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National Rural Health Day 2024

On National Rural Health Day, the AHA celebrates rural hospitals’ dedication to ensuring communities can access the care they need throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.

Rural Grants, Tools and Resources

A curated library of tools, funds and other resources from AHA and others available to rural providers.