About Us!

MRHA was organized in the early 1990's to improve access to health care for rural Marylanders. MRHA is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to promote optimal health status for rural Marylanders through education, information dissemination, networking, collaboration, and advocating for solutions for rural health issues.

The MRHA has a diverse constituency of individual and organizational members, including health care providers, health care consumers, and policymakers interested in advocationg for rural health issues in Maryland.

The MRHA maintains strong relationships with our partners, which includes the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as well as other public and private associations that advocate for improved rural health. MRHA is also a member of the National Rural Health Association.

MRHA's Accomplishments

Each year the MRHA hosts a conference that offers a variety of presentations and workshops on important rural health topics as well as networking opportunities. For more information on the next Summit, please contact us at our e-mail.

The MHRA also presents/conducts public policy forums that address critical rural health issues and recommendations for improvement.

We are also very careful to recognize the accomplishments of members, community partners, health organizations, and legislators through an Annual Award program.

Goals of the MRHA

To serve as an advocate for rural health development at the local, state, and federal levels throughout Maryland.
To work with Maryland's DHMH Office of Primary Care and Rural Health, and other entities, to coordinate federal, state, and local health policy development and implementation.
To promote the development of and improve access to quality rural health services.
To improve public education and awareness of rural health issues.
To foster cooperative partnerships to improve rural health in Maryland.

OUR BYLAWS

Please visit some of our partner sites:

MRHA IS A MEMBER OF

THE NRHA STATE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL!

HELPFUL LINKS

Federal Consumer Health Information
Guide to Long-term Care Planning
Information and Guides to Elder Care/Assisted Living
- ElderCare
- CareManager
Help for Seniors Dealing with Disasters
HRSA Rural Health Policy
NRHA Rural Road Online Newsletter
AARP News Contact E-mail
Rural Assistance Center
The American Medical Association's DoctorFinder Service
Click on the MEDICARE Picture Below for Help in Finding a Prescription Drug Plan!

To contact the Maryland Rural Health Association, please e-mail us at info@mdruralhealth.org

For Questions, Problems, or Concerns with the website itself, please contact our webmaster at webmaster@mdruralhealth.org