Kentucky Office of Rural Health

Kentucky Office of Rural Health The mission of KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to ru

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH), established in 1991, is a federal-state partnership authorized by federal legislation. The Center of Excellence in Rural Health serves as the federally designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The mission of KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to rural health services. The program provides a framework for linking small rural communities with local state and federal resources while working toward long-term solutions to rural health issues. The KORH assists clinicians, administrators and consumers find ways to improve communications, finances and access to quality health care while insuring that funding agencies and policy makers are made aware of the needs of rural communities.

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health honors and remembers those lost and affected on September 11, 2001, on this 25th ann...
09/11/2026

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health honors and remembers those lost and affected on September 11, 2001, on this 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

📢 Training opportunity for Kentucky providers!Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services is hosting a provider training w...
09/10/2026

📢 Training opportunity for Kentucky providers!

Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services is hosting a provider training webinar for provider types approved to bill for Community Health Worker (CHW) services.

The webinar will provide guidance and assistance with billing CHW claims to Kentucky Medicaid.

📅 Sept. 15
⏰ 10 a.m. ET

Interested in attending or have questions? Contact [email protected] for more information.

What a great week in Pittsburgh! 🎉Kentucky Office of Rural Health staff had a fantastic time last week at the 2026 NOSOR...
09/09/2026

What a great week in Pittsburgh! 🎉

Kentucky Office of Rural Health staff had a fantastic time last week at the 2026 NOSORH Annual Meeting, connecting with rural health leaders and partners from across the nation. KORH Director Matt Coleman, Rural Project Manager (workforce and loan repayment) Janice Vance, and Rural Project Manager (outreach and engagement) Amelia Holliday were proud to represent Kentucky while sharing ideas, learning from peers, and exploring new opportunities to strengthen rural health.

We're grateful to NOSORH and our colleagues from State Offices of Rural Health across the country (special shoutout to our hosts in Pennsylvania!) for another impactful week of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration. We're excited to bring what we've learned back home to support Kentucky's rural communities.

📢 Have Your Say in Improving Health Care Access in KentuckyThe Kentucky Primary Care Office is seeking input through the...
09/09/2026

📢 Have Your Say in Improving Health Care Access in Kentucky

The Kentucky Primary Care Office is seeking input through the 2026 Healthcare Access Community Needs Survey. Your feedback will help identify health care needs, barriers to care, and workforce shortages affecting communities across the Commonwealth.

📝 Take the survey today: https://redcap.chfs.ky.gov/surveys/?s=YAAMYFXF9CX7ML7T

The survey findings will help inform future planning, funding opportunities, and partnerships designed to improve health outcomes for Kentuckians.

We encourage participation from: ✅ Community members
✅ Patients and caregivers
✅ Health care providers
✅ Public health professionals
✅ Community organizations
✅ Local leaders and advocates

📝 Take the survey today: https://redcap.chfs.ky.gov/surveys/?s=YAAMYFXF9CX7ML7T

Every perspective matters. 💙

🌱 Leadership doesn't start with a title. It starts with a decision to grow. Introducing Step Into Leadership, a new prog...
09/08/2026

🌱 Leadership doesn't start with a title. It starts with a decision to grow. Introducing Step Into Leadership, a new program from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health's Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy designed for EMS professionals who want to develop their leadership potential and learn practical strategies for personal and professional growth.

📍 Join us on September 15, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. CST at the Owensboro Convention Center during the KYAPA 2026 Kentucky EMS Conference & Expo.

✅ Register today: https://form.jotform.com/262385724398066

Participants will explore foundational leadership principles, discover ways to make a greater impact within their organizations, and get a firsthand look at the Kentucky EMS Leadership Academy to determine whether the full Academy experience is the right next step in their leadership journey.

🌟 Your leadership journey starts here. 🚑

Kentucky EMS Conference and EXPO Kentucky EMS Connection

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday! We will b...
09/04/2026

The Kentucky Office of Rural Health will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday! We will be back in office on Tuesday, September 8. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/02/2026

🚨 September is National Preparedness Month

In Kentucky, being prepared means more than having supplies on hand. It means supporting strong rural hospitals, EMS services, clinics, public health agencies, and community partners who help keep our communities safe when emergencies happen.

This year's National Preparedness Month theme, "Americans Stand Ready," reminds us that preparedness starts at home. Take time this month to create an emergency plan, build or update your emergency kit, and make sure your family knows how to stay informed during severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

At the Kentucky Office of Rural Health, we're proud to support programs and partnerships that strengthen rural Kentucky's ability to respond, recover, and remain resilient.

Learn more about National Preparedness Month and find preparedness resources at Ready.gov.

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