Nov. 19 marks the tenth annual National Rural Health Day, designated to honor the healthcare professionals who serve the unique needs of the country's rural communities.
Here are three ways the National Rural Health Day is being observed:
- EHR giant Cerner said it is offering virtual visits to its CommunityWorks partners at no cost through the end of 2021.
- Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health is honoring Raul Ayala, MD, its ambulatory medical director in California's Central Valley. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health presented him with one of its "Community Star" awards for his work to increase rural patients' access to care.
- The Idaho Rural Health Association awarded six healthcare professionals with its Idaho Rural Health Hero Award for their commitment to improving care quality and access among rural communities.