Join the Celebration of Rural on November 20!

Nov 5, 2025

National Rural Health Day has been a staple for over a decade and celebrating the Power of Rural is more important than ever. Every year, since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate rural health across the country. This year, the Center for Rural Health (CRH) invites you to join us in celebrating this national movement.

What is National Rural Health Day?

National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the power of rural by honoring the selfless, community-minded spirit that prevails in rural America. This day not only showcases the efforts and innovations of rural healthcare but also ensures that rural healthcare providers know how valued they are to their communities, to their state, and to the country.

We challenge North Dakota healthcare organizations and facilities to find a way to celebrate and show your support for National Rural Health Day on November 20. If you share anything on social media, use #PowerofRural to join in with the thousands of others who will also be celebrating rural health.

How to Celebrate

This year, CRH and the North Dakota Rural Health Association will:

• Host a rural photo contest with prizes for the top three winners
• Provide a downloadable drawing page for children
• Offer activities and snacks at a booth at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
• Distribute the Governor's Proclamation proclaiming November 20, 2025, Rural Health Day in North Dakota
• Share resources and ideas on how to celebrate

Other Ideas:

• Hosting staff luncheons/receptions
• Taking staff photos and sharing them on social media using #PowerofRural

Questions?

Holly Long, Project Coordinator
holly.long@UND.edu
(701) 777-5588