Office of Rural Health NC Office of Rural Health Presents: Essential Steps to Telehealth: Workshops to help improve or sustain your program. Join us next month virtually for an interactive workshop to learn more about telehealth in NC. Learn More. Community Health Workers The North Carolina Community Health Workers section provides a dedicated area for community health workers and allies to access information at the local, state and national levels. Learn More. North Carolina Rural Communities Seeing Rapid Growth in COVID-19 Cases Since September 2020, new COVID-19 cases have been increasing faster in rural counties according to a new report by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more. Telehealth Technical Assistance The Health Information Technology (HIT) Team works directly with the North Carolina Safety Net to assess needs and provide information, resources, and technical assistance for sites interested in starting or expanding telehealth services. If you would like telehealth technical assistance please click here COVID-19 Telehealth Resources For more COVID-19 Telehealth Resources, please visit the Health Information Technology Program Click here for more information State Loan Repayment Program Applications The NC Office of Rural Health administers the NC State Loan Repayment Program which helps mental health providers provide primary and psychiatric care to people in rural and underserved areas. Find out more about the guidelines and eligibility of the application process. DHHS and The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation Healthcare and Community Partners come together to build new tool for a healthier North Carolina in the field of Social Determinants of Health Learn More NC HealthConnex is on a mission to link every health care provider Healthcare providers are invited to join the next monthly "How to Connect" call to learn about NC HealthConnex, the state mandate to connect and steps to connect. Held on the last Monday of every month at noon. E-mail hiea@nc.gov for more information Click here to participate in the next call Apply for a job at the Office of Rural Health Interested in working for the Office of Rural Health? Please follow the link below for a recent list of job opportunities. Find out more about ORH job opportunities. Kevin Meese wins SECC Award The Office of Rural Health is proud to announce our own Kevin Meese was the recipient of the "Spirit of Community” Award for his outstanding contribution to the SECC and the community. Find out more about ORH employees What We Do ORH Mission Statement: The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. To achieve its mission, ORH works collaboratively to provide: Funding Training Technical assistance For high quality, innovative, accessible, cost effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the State’s safety net and rural communities. The Office of Rural Health (ORH) assists underserved communities by improving access, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. In state fiscal year 2019, ORH spent $32.8 million from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. ORH administers over 300 contracts designed to expand access to high quality health care for rural and underserved populations allowing ORH to return over 88% of its budget directly to NC communities. In addition, ORH provides in-depth technical assistance to North Carolina’s healthcare safety net system. In 1973, the North Carolina ORH became the first state office in the nation created to focus on the needs of rural and underserved communities. While we do not provide direct care, our programs support numerous health care safety net organizations throughout North Carolina. Director: Margaret Sauer Office of Rural Health Programs Office of Rural Health Grant Opportunities Provider Recruitment and Placement Community Health Workers Quick Links Health Statistics and Data Jim Bernstein’s Story Facebook Job Postings Newsletters Safety Net Resources Staff Directory Programs Office of Rural Health Assistance Administration Community Health Program Facebook Farmworker Health Program Grant Opportunities Health Statistics and Data Integrated Health Systems Jim Bernstein’s Story Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric Recruitment Opportunities for Providers Medication Assistance Program Newsletters North Carolina Rural Hospital Program North Carolina State Loan Repayment Program Programs Provider Recruitment and Placement Rural Health Centers Safety Net Resources Staff Directory Statewide Telepsychiatry Program Contact Mailing Address NC Office Of Rural Health 2009 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 - 2009 Telephone 919-527-6440
Office of Rural Health NC Office of Rural Health Presents: Essential Steps to Telehealth: Workshops to help improve or sustain your program. Join us next month virtually for an interactive workshop to learn more about telehealth in NC. Learn More. Community Health Workers The North Carolina Community Health Workers section provides a dedicated area for community health workers and allies to access information at the local, state and national levels. Learn More. North Carolina Rural Communities Seeing Rapid Growth in COVID-19 Cases Since September 2020, new COVID-19 cases have been increasing faster in rural counties according to a new report by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more. Telehealth Technical Assistance The Health Information Technology (HIT) Team works directly with the North Carolina Safety Net to assess needs and provide information, resources, and technical assistance for sites interested in starting or expanding telehealth services. If you would like telehealth technical assistance please click here COVID-19 Telehealth Resources For more COVID-19 Telehealth Resources, please visit the Health Information Technology Program Click here for more information State Loan Repayment Program Applications The NC Office of Rural Health administers the NC State Loan Repayment Program which helps mental health providers provide primary and psychiatric care to people in rural and underserved areas. Find out more about the guidelines and eligibility of the application process. DHHS and The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation Healthcare and Community Partners come together to build new tool for a healthier North Carolina in the field of Social Determinants of Health Learn More NC HealthConnex is on a mission to link every health care provider Healthcare providers are invited to join the next monthly "How to Connect" call to learn about NC HealthConnex, the state mandate to connect and steps to connect. Held on the last Monday of every month at noon. E-mail hiea@nc.gov for more information Click here to participate in the next call Apply for a job at the Office of Rural Health Interested in working for the Office of Rural Health? Please follow the link below for a recent list of job opportunities. Find out more about ORH job opportunities. Kevin Meese wins SECC Award The Office of Rural Health is proud to announce our own Kevin Meese was the recipient of the "Spirit of Community” Award for his outstanding contribution to the SECC and the community. Find out more about ORH employees What We Do ORH Mission Statement: The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (ORH) supports equitable access to health in rural and underserved communities. To achieve its mission, ORH works collaboratively to provide: Funding Training Technical assistance For high quality, innovative, accessible, cost effective services that support the maintenance and growth of the State’s safety net and rural communities. The Office of Rural Health (ORH) assists underserved communities by improving access, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. In state fiscal year 2019, ORH spent $32.8 million from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. ORH administers over 300 contracts designed to expand access to high quality health care for rural and underserved populations allowing ORH to return over 88% of its budget directly to NC communities. In addition, ORH provides in-depth technical assistance to North Carolina’s healthcare safety net system. In 1973, the North Carolina ORH became the first state office in the nation created to focus on the needs of rural and underserved communities. While we do not provide direct care, our programs support numerous health care safety net organizations throughout North Carolina. Director: Margaret Sauer Office of Rural Health Programs Office of Rural Health Grant Opportunities Provider Recruitment and Placement Community Health Workers Quick Links Health Statistics and Data Jim Bernstein’s Story Facebook Job Postings Newsletters Safety Net Resources Staff Directory Programs Office of Rural Health Assistance Administration Community Health Program Facebook Farmworker Health Program Grant Opportunities Health Statistics and Data Integrated Health Systems Jim Bernstein’s Story Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric Recruitment Opportunities for Providers Medication Assistance Program Newsletters North Carolina Rural Hospital Program North Carolina State Loan Repayment Program Programs Provider Recruitment and Placement Rural Health Centers Safety Net Resources Staff Directory Statewide Telepsychiatry Program Contact Mailing Address NC Office Of Rural Health 2009 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 - 2009 Telephone 919-527-6440
