National Rural Health Day

Summary#

The resolution designates November 20, 2025, as National Rural Health Day. It recognizes the day’s goals, celebrates rural health care providers and the people they serve, and expresses a commitment to improving access to and affordability of health care in rural areas.

What it means for you#

The resolution recognizes a day focused on rural health care. It does not establish a new health care program or require changes to services.

Expenses#

The resolution does not specify expenses.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that rural communities and health care providers face challenges such as provider shortages, access barriers, and hospital financial pressures. It supports recognizing their contributions and improving rural health care access and affordability.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.