PROGRAM HISTORY/DEVELOPMENT
The Nevada Office of Rural Health was created by the state legislature in 1977 with a mission to assist rural communities. The Office provides a broad array of technical assistance activities across all counties in Nevada. Annually, the program has continuous contact with over fifty communities and provides services such as education and training, outreach, hospital and health professional technical assistance, EMS technical assistance, telehealth/telecommunications, policy development/analysis and health workforce activities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The office is dedicated to improving the health of rural Nevadans and serves as a focal point for a variety of programs. The Office of Rural Health provides state and national leadership in addressing recruitment and retention issues, technology resources, and promotion of graduate medical education. Key functions of the office are to provide coordination and technical assistance for rural Nevadans seeking health resources, conduct community development activities, and advocate for rural health issues.
Contacts
Gerald Ackerman
Statewide Director, AHEC
Keith Clark
Director, Rural Programs
John Packham
Director of Health Policy Research, Office of Health Professions Research & Policy, NV Flex Program
Terri Smith
Office Manager
Pam Larason
IAV Scheduling
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Important Links
3RNet
National Rural Health Resource Center
National Organization State Offices of Rural Health
Nevada Rural Hospital Partners
Nevada State Health Division Primary Care Office
Office of Rural Health Policy HRSA
Rural Health Research Centers
NSORH – Elko
701 Walnut St
Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3828
NSORH – Reno
411 W Second St
Reno, NV 89803
775-784-4842
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