AND RURAL HEALTH
Rural Health Association of Utah (RHAU) is pleased to invite you to a 6 part Project ECHO series
Beginning January, 10th; Part 1: Addressing Health Equity
This series seeks to broaden the understanding of the inequities commonly seen in rural and frontier Utah, as well as seeking solutions through education and collaboration. All sessions will take place via Zoom, and will be recorded. You can register by clicking this link, or by scanning the QR code below. For more information, or to see past recordings, visit rhau.org/project-echo.
Project supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (A# NH75OT000059 – Activities to Support State, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Health Department Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crisis. 2021)
2022 National Rural Health Photo Contest Winners
First Place Winner
Photo by Melissa Huntington
Second Place Winner
Photo by Eric Johansen
Third Place Winner
Photo by Lizzie Barlow
Honorable Mention
Photo by Kelsey Toups
Quick Links to COVID-19 Resources
Programs and Services
State Office of Rural Health (SORH)
Rural health information clearinghouse, technical assistance and coordination of rural health activities/events in the state Learn more
Primary Care Office (PCO)
Health Professional Shortage Areas, National Health Service Corps, J-1 Visa waivers, primary care needs assessments Learn more
Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX)
Financial and operational assistance, quality improvement, CAH designation, EMS and Population Health Management. Learn more
Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
Financial support and training to assist small rural hospitals (49 beds or less) in the transition to a value based payment model Learn more
State Primary Care Grants Progam (SPCGP)
Financial assistance program for agencies who provide primary care services to the underserved and uninsured. Learn more
Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program (RPLRP)
Student loan repayment program for physicians who contract to work in a rural hospital for two years. Learn more
Health Care Workforce Financial Assistance Program (HCWFAP)
Student loan repayment program for healthcare providers who contract to work at an underserved facility for two years. Learn more
Behavioral Health Reinvestment Initiative
Educational loan repayment assistance to behavioral healthcare professionals. Learn more
Learn more about
Healthcare Workforce
Loan repayment programs for healthcare professionals in rural and underserved communities.
Learn moreRural Health Clinics
Utah has 13 Rural Health Clinics (RHC) throughout the state. To learn more, please follow the link below.
Learn MoreSuccess Stories
We believe that our work makes a difference in elevating the capacity of rural and underserved communities to deliver quality health care and here is the proof.
Our Rural Health Partners
Find us.
Multi-agency State Office Building (MASOB)
195 North 1950 West,
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Contact us.
Office: 801-201-9462
opcrh@utah.gov
Email us.
opcrh@utah.gov