What's Happening in Rural Health
J-1 Visa Program
The new 2024 J-1 Visa Waiver Program application cycle opens October 1, 2023, and closes September 30, 2024. See the Workforce and Recruitment webpage for more information about the program.
Age-Friendly Public Health System (AFPHS) Training on Rural Healthy Aging Brief
Check out the AFPHS Issue Brief – August 2023 Ensuring Age-Friendly Public Health In Rural Communities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Model Programs.
What we do
The Washington State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care Office support health systems planning and development in Washington's rural and underserved communities to improve health and healthcare across the life span. Check out our new Rural Health Infographic below to learn more about the work we do and services we provide.
Workforce Recruitment & Retention
- Direct recruitment
- Loan repayment
- J-1 Visa Waiver
Rural Health Systems
- Small Hospital Improvement
- Rural Health Centers
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Medicare Beneficiary
- Quality Improvement Project
Primary Care Office
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Health Professional Shortage Areas
- Medically Underserved Area and Population Designations
Programs & Services
- State Office of Rural Health
- Healthcare Volunteerism
- Washington Rural Palliative Care Initiative
Data, Maps & Resources
Healthcare access and health in rural area studies and data
Useful Links
- Federal grants
- Private grants
- State grants
- National resources
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