About VRHA
VRHA Mission
VRHA Provides

The Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals from communities spread across Virginia - individuals that care about improving the health of Virginia 's rural residents. VRHA members provide care, plan for the delivery of care, and are consumers of health care services. They are individuals and families who desire and need high quality health services close to home.

The VRHA brings into focus the rapid changes that are occurring within the health care system and their impact on rural Virginia. The VRHA builds upon the traditional strengths of our rural communities, assisting them as they assume more responsibility for their health and health care needs.

Through cooperation and collaboration of its diverse members, VRHA will improve the health of people in rural Virginia. This mission is achieved by:

Serving as an advocate for rural health development at the local, state, and federal levels.
Fostering cooperative partnerships to improve rural health in Virginia.
Supporting the work of other interest groups in their efforts to improve rural health in Virginia.

Education - VRHA holds an annual conference which allows attendees to acquire tools and resources for Evaluation, Community Initiatives, and Technical Assistance which will help them in their jobs and communities.

Information - VRHA produces the Weekly Update, an e-newsletter and the Virginia Rural Health News, a bi-annual print newsletter. These publications allow VRHA members to stay informed about state and national rural health issues.

Advocacy - VRHA works with elected officials at the local, state and federal levels to help them understand how the decisions they make affects the quality of health care provided in rural Virginia.