Rural Health Action Network

The Missouri Rural Health Action Network unifies and amplifies the voices of rural health across Missouri. It connects providers, organizations, and community leaders to align priorities, respond to policy issues, and advocate for solutions that improves the lives of rural Missourians. The network turns awareness into action. We are building a pipeline of trained advocates to ensure that rural perspectives are consistently represented where decisions are made.

 

“You can’t have rural life without rural health”

2026/2027 Advocacy Fellowship

Apply by: August 1, 2026

The Rural Health Advocacy Fellowship equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively impact public policy. Through a series of virtual and in-person sessions, participants learn to navigate Missouri’s political landscape and how to meaningfully engage in the legislative process. The educational program focuses on building core competencies such as issue analysis, coalition building, and strategic communication, helping participants clearly define a problem, articulate its impact, and make a compelling case for change.
 

Objectives:

  • Define issues, craft messages, and work across organizations

This program is designed for those who want to strengthen their ability to engage in policy and advocacy. Ideal participants include healthcare providers, hospital and clinic leaders, public health staff, educators, EMS and behavioral health professionals, directors of community-based organizations, as well as professionals working in or alongside rural communities who want to better understand how to influence decisions that affect rural health.

Rural Health Advocacy Fellowship

Please complete the interest form below to learn more or contact rhassani@morha.org

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