• October 22, 2025

Announcement for Rural Texas: TRHA and SORH Receive Signed Proclamation from Governor Abbott - November 20th Proclaimed as Rural Health Day in Texas!

Power of Partnership:
Rural Voices - Shared Vision

TRHA Press Release

 
We’re proud to kick off the 2025 TRHA Conference: Action Alliances – Engaging Stakeholders in Workforce and Advocacy Initiatives by celebrating the Power of Partnership & the #PowerOfRural!
 
In collaboration with the State Office of Rural Health (SORH), we are honored to share that, for the second consecutive year, Governor Greg Abbott has responded to our request with a signed proclamation recognizing November 20, 2025, as Rural Health Day in Texas!
 
This announcement launches our statewide celebration, “The Power of Partnership: Rural Voices, Shared Vision,” as part of the nationwide National Rural Health Day campaign the #PowerOfRural led by the NOSORH National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health along with the National Rural Health Association and other partners to honor the incredible work of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health, and other partners dedicated to strengthening rural America.
 
Together, we’re uniting rural voices to highlight the people, places, and programs that sustain healthcare in every corner of Texas and across the country.
 
As part of this month-long campaign, we invite you to join us in celebrating rural health by sharing your commitment to rural health by:
  • Visit https://powerofrural.org/ for campaign materials to make your own personal or organizational campaign to spotlight your own organization or a partner organizations or hospitals to recognize them!
  • Follow our Rural Health Day Tracker and get involved in a activity! TRHA Home Page: https://www.trha.org/
  • Send your own RHD activities for us to share!
  • Make sure to tag @TexasRuralHealthAssociation