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Who we are

The mission of the New York State Association of Rural Health (NYSARH) is to improve the health and well-being of rural New Yorkers and their communities.

NYSARH functions as the “voice for rural health.” It is a statewide organization advocating for the health of rural New Yorkers. NYSARH advocates at the national and state levels on behalf of its membership.

Our goals

Operate based on principles of collaboration, coordination, best practices, and leadership development.
Identify factors that impact and influence the health status of rural communities.
Raise public awareness of rural health issues.
Advocate for, and develop, rural health resources.
Promote communication and collaboration among health care providers, government agencies, and other organizations.
Provide information and analysis regarding the rural perspective to legislators, lawmakers, and rural health providers.
Provide meaningful educational programs and events.
Develop, organize, and sustain the organizational infrastructure of NYSARH.

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If the mission and goals of NYSARH are consistent with your own, or are just attractive to you, we would be happy to have you join our organization and to help it grow.

In numbers there is strength. Please help the voice for rural health to be heard, join today.

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Member benefits

State and federal Policy Resources, including legislative trainings, policy briefs, monthly meetings, advocacy toolkits, and more.
Six-part series from the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, Cornell University on New York State Government process and procedure
Networking opportunities
Opportunity to join one of NYSARH’s Volunteer Committees to drive meaningful change: Development Committee, Collaboration Committee, Education Committee, Membership Committee, Policy Committee
NYSARH Rural News and Grant Opportunity Updates
Discounts on NYSARH conference and partner events like the NYSARH Fall Rural Health Symposium and Public Health Partnership conferences
CHES credits discounts for Rural educational webinars
Monthly newsletters
Connections to rural health resources
Blog Submissions on issues related to rural health policy
Job postings (New!) Post your available positions or look for a new job on NYSARH's website
Membership Spotlight Opportunities on social media and our website

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We need your help

If you would like to make a contribution to NYSARH, please donate via the link below:

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What we do:

Maintain a diverse membership that reflects a broad range of geographic regions, cultures, genders, economic backgrounds, and racial or ethnic identities.
Promote a whole-person approach to health that recognizes the connection between social, physical, and emotional well-being.
Foster collegial and collaborative partnerships with organizations and associations that share similar goals.
Respect the autonomy of local communities and support their ability to identify and address their unique health care needs.
Empower members to advance rural health through grassroots leadership and action

Upcoming events

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Contraception Myths: What Patients Hear – and What Providers Should Know

When
June 18, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Zoom

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Contraception Myths: What Patients Hear – and What Providers Should Know

Speaker:

Stacy Sun, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Join this webinar to identify common misconceptions about the efficacy, safety, and appropriate use of major contraceptive methods including emergency contraception, long-acting reversible, barrier, and hormonal methods. It will review the evidence that counter prevalent myths about contraception, such as impacts on fertility, cancer risk, weight change, bone health, and long-term health, and will discuss myth-busting strategies in practice by responding accurately to common patient or public concerns about contraception.

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About NYSARH

The New York State Association for Rural Health is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, grassroots membership organization working to preserve and improve health and human services in rural New York State. NYSARH is a member of the National Rural Health Association.

Contacts

info@nysarh.org

1 School Street Suite 110