The Maryland State Office of Rural Health (SORH), National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and other state/national rural stakeholders “Celebrate the Power of Rural” during annual National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Maryland’s rural communities are wonderful places to live, work, and visit. They are also communities where healthcare providers have the opportunity to provide innovative, affordable, and holistic primary care – a model for the rest of the country to follow as America transitions to a population, wellness-based system of health care. These are also communities where neighbors know each other, listen to each other, respect reach other, and work together to benefit the greater good.
NOSORH created National Rural Health Day as a way to showcase the good work of America’s 61 million rural citizens and promote the efforts of NOSORH, State Offices of Rural Health and others in addressing those concerns. At the same time, National Rural Health Day gives us an opportunity to raise awareness of the unique healthcare issues being faced by rural citizens, particularly healthcare access and affordability issues.
Don't miss National Rural Health Day events:
November 4
4:00 PMET
| | Explore the latest healthcare laws, regulations, and market dynamics shaping the future of rural care — and learn how these trends are impacting providers and communities nationwide. You’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen your organization and sustain essential rural services.
| November 13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
| | Connect with 3RNET Network Coordinators, who represent multiple rural- and underserved-focused job opportunities and organizations from across the U.S., during this live, virtual career fair. Discover what it’s really like to live and work in high-need, high-reward communities, and get answers to your location-specific job search questions.
This exclusive event brings together mission-aligned agencies and job-seeking physicians and APPs for a time of conversation, discovery and opportunity. | November 15
9:00 AM EST
| | In celebration of NRHD, RME Collaborative invites you to the Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2025, a free virtual CME/CE event for clinicians serving rural communities. Join live on November 15, at 9 AM ET to hear from expert faculty, participate in interactive sessions, and earn complimentary CME/CE credit. Register here.
| November 19-20
| | Join the Rural Maryland COuncil for in-depth conversations and collaboration around key rural priorities. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead. More details and registration info coming soon! This year’s Summit will offer:- Insight into current issues and potential legislation impacting rural areas
- Valuable networking opportunities with up to 300 participants, including many of the State’s top elected and appointed officials
- Voices from across rural Maryland, sharing experiences, challenges, and success stories
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) for eligible summit participants, allowing them to apply the experience toward a rural development certification and enhance their professional credentials. | November 20
| | Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on NRHD. NRHD is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America. To learn more about NRHD and the Power of Rural, visit powerofrural.org. |
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Maryland State Office of Rural health is celebrating the "Power of Rural" with a proclamation from Maryland's Governor Wes Moore declaring November 20, 2025 Maryland Rural Health Day.
Maryland celebrates with gubernatorial proclamations, Happy National Rural Health Day!
Thursday, November 20, 2025!
COMMUNITY STAR will be announced on November 20, 2025
The National Organization of State Office’s of Rural Health’s annual Community Star recognition program is one of the most popular features of National Rural Health Day. Each person, coalition, and organization nominated to be their state’s Community Star represents the faces and grassroots initiatives that are working to address the social determinants of health and improve the lives of those who call rural their home.
Please join us in honoring ________________________, the 2025 Maryland Community Star
as we celebrate National Rural Health Day!
Maryland celebrates its past Community Stars:
2024 Star: Sara Rich, MPA, Choptank Community Health System, Inc.
2023 Star: Adelaid Eckardt, MS, PMHCNS-BC, CON, Eastern Shore Hospital Center
2022 Star: Beth Anne Langrell, For All Season
2021 Star: St. Mary’s County Health Department
2020 Star: John Corbin; Garrett County Health Department: Informatics Administrator
2019 Star: Eric Weintraub, MD; UMD School of Medicine: Addictions Medicine
2018 Stars: Shelley Argabrite; Garrett County Health Department: Health
Planning &
Charles County Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program
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Updated 11-06-2025
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