Committee member Loretta Wilson was featured on National Rural Health Day as one of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health's Community Stars, which honors individuals, organizations and consortiums going the extra mile for rural health! Please see her story in the Community Stars ebook. Congratulations, Loretta!
Committee Member News
The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS or the Committee) advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services on health care challenges in rural America.
The Committee is an independent advisory group representing a public-private partnership focused on the provision of health care in rural areas.
Charter
Read the NACRHHS Charter (PDF - 273 KB)
Vision, Mission, and Values
Read the Vision, Mission, and Values of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (PDF - 131 KB)
Members
The Committee's 21 members serve overlapping four-year terms and have expertise in a wide range of rural health and human services issues.
Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, MD, is the Chair of the Committee.
Read Committee Member Biographies.
Nomination Process
The Committee accepts nominations for new members on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Nominees should have:
- Experience with rural health and/or human service issues;
- An understanding of legislative and regulatory policy environments; and
- Experience working on rural health policy issues at the local, state and regional level
Learn more about the nomination process.
Contact Us
National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
c/o Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
17W59D
Rockville, MD 20857
(301) 443-0835
(301) 443-2803 (fax)
Executive Secretary - Email Sahi Rafiullah
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