National Rural Health Day: November 19

Nov 11, 2020 National Rural Health Day

The State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November to celebrate National Rural Health Day. This is an opportunity to celebrate the Power of Rural by bringing to light the unique needs and challenges of healthcare in rural communities. Please join us in recognizing our rural healthcare staff and providers!

Featured Articles

Home Instead Donates $10,000 to Support SMC Hospice

SMC Hospice recently received a generous $10,000 donation from Home Instead. We are so grateful for their continued partnership and support. This donation will help us continue providing compassionate care and comfort to our hospice patients and their families. Thank you, Home Instead!

A Message of Warning and Hope About Colorectal Cancer

Cancer is something that can catch a person completely off guard. But, when it comes to colon and colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy can help detect and prevent cancer before it really begins. For one Mercer County resident, a recent experience demonstrates both the risk of waiting and the relief of acting on the opportunity for getting that colonoscopy.

Patient Story: Regular Checkups Can Help Prevent Cancer

For one woman, a simple routine checkup made all the difference in preventing an otherwise-undetected cancer from spreading.