About us

About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to unite people, communities and organizations to strengthen rural health in West Virginia.

The West Virginia Rural Health Association (WVRHA) advocates for empowering all West Virginians to advance their quality of life, their well-being and their access to excellence in rural health care. Our mission is to unite people, communities and organizations to strengthen rural health in West Virginia.

The WVRHA is a non-profit, grassroots, member-driven organization. A membership with us includes a variety of people and organizations that are interested in the health of rural West Virginians throughout the state. The WVRHA membership works together to identify the health care concerns of rural West Virginians and find ways to improve services in our communities.

Find out more about us

The WVRHA is a non-profit, grassroots, member-driven organization.

Get Involved

Become a WVRHA member, sponsor, or donor to start supporting our goal to unite people, communities and organizations to strengthen rural health in West Virginia.

News

Stay up to date on the latest news and announcements from our grassroots efforts to make a difference in West Virginia’s rural health.

Resources

Find rural health research, advocacy and networking resources, and contact information for legislators here

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The West Virginia Rural Health Association is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all individuals and communities.  We recognize, respect, and value diversity in race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, ability, origin, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as the full spectrum of unique characteristics and experiences.  Our diversity enhances our strength and impact.  The WVRHA will deliver on its mission with a diverse, inclusive, and culturally-informed membership that, in turn, is better prepared to serve all West Virginians.

The West Virginia Rural Health Association will unite champions for rural health across West Virginia and collectively voice the needs and interests of West Virginia’s patients.

Our Priorities

The West Virginia Rural Health Association focuses on three areas: Organizational Development and Communications; Education, Advocacy, and Policy; and Resource Development.

We’re here to raise awareness of rural health issues, invest in policies that make positive changes in our communities, and build a strong, encouraging organization.

Organizational Development & Communications

Our desire is to increase awareness of, and involvement in the WVRHA, developing a larger, more diverse membership base and implementing a strong, organizational framework.

Education, Advocacy & Policy

Our goal is to develop the WVRHA as a resource in rural health issues for legislators, policy makers, business and community leaders, consumers and health care providers.

Resource Development

The WVRHA aspires to build a growing, financially stable organization with the help of our members in order to encourage and strengthen rural West Virginians and to find ways to improve services in our communities.