Mission, Vision and Values
Who We Are
The National Rural Health Resource Center is the nation’s leading technical assistance and knowledge center focused on rural health — directly supporting rural hospitals, clinics and community health centers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural health organizations with information, tools and resources designed to help sustain access to quality health services in rural communities and improve the health of residents living there.
The Center’s work strengthens state and local capacity in five key areas: transition to value and population health, collaboration and partnership, performance improvement, health information technology and workforce development.
Mission
The National Rural Health Resource Center provides technical assistance, information, tools and resources for the improvement of rural health. It serves as a national knowledge center and strives to build state and local capacity.
Vision
Collaborating and innovating to improve the health of rural communities
Values
Awareness: Identify rural health issues and trends, and convey appropriate urgency and understanding
Innovation: Develop cutting-edge ideas, tools and solutions to address rural health needs
Integrity: Adhere to ethical values, principles and practices
Collaboration: Develop partnerships and alliances to create synergy and improve effectiveness
Excellence: Strive for the highest quality processes, products and customer service
Impact: Forge measurable, sustainable outcomes with our customers and rural communities