The Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center are joining communities across America in celebration of National Rural Health Day on Thursday.
The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize NRHD. The annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
“It is of vital importance that we ensure all rural residents of Knox County have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home,” said Michele Gabriel, Public Health administrator for the Knox County Health Department.
“Part of this is taking steps to ensure that there are an adequate number of individuals who are choosing to pursue a career in healthcare, whether it be medical, dental, or behavioral health services, and that some of those individuals are interested in residing in and providing healthcare services in rural areas of the State and nation.
“The Knox County Health Department and Knox Community Health Center are proud to recognize the incredible work of our many rural medical, dental, and behavioral health professionals in our community on National Rural Health Day and throughout the year.”
Gabriel is scheduled to join Galesburg’s Morning News at 8:10 a.m. Thursday to further discuss National Rural Health Day.
To learn more about the Health Department and Knox Community Health Center, visit www.knoxcountyhealth.org.
