Rural Health Day Advocacy Initiative
Rural Health Day Advocacy Initiative:
The Power of Partnership: Rural Voices, Shared Vision
Texas Rural Health Day / National Rural Health Day November 20, 2025
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This year’s campaign — The Power of Partnership: Rural Voices, Shared Vision — is TRHA's month-long statewide advocacy campaign in support and in preparation for the nationwide National Rural Health Day celebration taking place on November 20, 2025, a coordinated effort led by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) to celebrate and highlight rural health. This TRHA initiative is also in part of a nationwide effort with our strategic partner National Rural Health Association (NRHA) and NOSORH and other State Rural Health Associations and SORH's, to secure proclamations in all 50 states.
In Texas, TRHA — in partnership with the Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH) and statewide collaborators — proudly leads this effort for the second consecutive year, with Governor Abbott’s proclamation designating November 20, 2025, as Texas Rural Health Day. Together, we celebrate the Power of Partnership and the growing network of rural champions who are shaping the future of healthcare across Texas and the nation and the #PowerOfRural.T
Congratulations to Our Rural Health Day Story & Photo Contest Winners
Thank you to all the participants who shared their rural health stories. Every submission reflects the commitment, compassion, and teamwork that sustain our rural communities. We honor each of you who serve.
Ways to Celebrate
Celebrate & Amplify
- Join us in recognizing Texas Rural Health Day on National Rural Health Day November 20. Share your stories, photos, and local celebrations using #PowerOfRural and #TexasRuralHealthDay to showcase your community’s leadership as part of this statewide movement. We will work to share and amplify your NRHD and TRHD efforts through our social media channels and feature below!
Share Your Rural Story
- Submit your organization’s highlight, data point, or community success to be featured in our statewide Rural Health in Action campaign.
- Your story helps shape awareness, guide advocacy priorities, and highlight the partnerships driving rural health progress across Texas.
- Submit Your Story Here
Build Rural Health Capacity
- Use this campaign as a foundation to launch your own Texas Rural Health Day activities. Host a local recognition event, partner with a neighboring organization, or spotlight a Rural Health Champion or local hospital in your community.
- TRHA provides guidance and access to national tools — including the NOSORH Power of Rural Campaign Toolkit (powerofrural.org ) — to help you design and promote your own NRHD campaign.
- Download the toolkit of NRHD logos and media materials to use!
Collaborate Locally
- Every partnership strengthens rural Texas. We invite organizations to connect with TRHA and one another to co-host local Rural Health Day events, share resources, and lift up community champions.
- Collaboration is more than a value — it’s our foundation for advancing rural health access, sustainability, and innovation.
- Learn About TRHA Partnerships
Engage with TRHA
- Become an individual or organizational member or partner and join our organization of members committed to improving rural health in Texas.
- Attend the Texas Rural Health Advocacy Action Alliance inaugural member meeting on December 16 to connect your local voice to statewide advocacy and collaboration.
- Join TRHA Now
Rural Health Day Activities & Events Tracker: Share & Get Featured Here!
