A Message
From Board President,
Katie Reichard Eiken, MPA
Dear MRHA Members and Supporters:
It is an honor to introduce myself as the new President of the Missouri Rural Health Association Board of Directors. I am deeply committed to advancing MRHA’s mission: providing leadership on rural priorities through advocacy, partnerships, and education. This mission is at the heart of everything we do and I’m thrilled to continue building on our strong foundation to create even more opportunities for positive change in rural communities across Missouri.
2024 has been a year of incredible energy and progress, and I’m eager to carry that momentum forward. From bringing together rural health advocates at our events to engaging in critical conversations about policy, we’ve shown what’s possible when passionate people work together.
As we look ahead, our focus is clear: ensuring every rural Missourian has access to the care they need, no matter where they live. We’ll do this by strengthening partnerships, innovating through education, and amplifying advocacy efforts to tackle the unique challenges our rural communities face. Your insights, experiences, and commitment drive the meaningful change MRHA strives to achieve. Whether it’s tuning into webinars, attending a conference, or simply joining the conversation on MRHA Connect, your engagement is what turns ideas into impact.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this vibrant community. I’m honored to work alongside you.
With gratitude and enthusiasm,
Katie Reichard Eiken, MPA
President, Missouri Rural Health Association
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What Drives Us
Our Mission
Providing leadership on rural priorities through advocacy, partnerships, and education.
A Collaborative Approach
Our Partners
MRHA’s HealthTran partners collectively cover 17 counties in Missouri — and growing. Partners include Missouri Rural Health Association, Northwest Health Services, West Central Community Action Agency, and Your Community Health Care.
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Why Join?
Reasons Why
MRHA consists of a group of dynamic professionals who are in the trenches, daily, creating and executing programs that improve the vitality of rural communities.
MRHA has the bench depth to help your organization maximize advocacy initiatives, develop strategic plans, among other benefits.
MRHA members receive automatic admission to its Annual Conference. Your membership dues pay for itself.