People who live in rural communities can face many challenges to health, including: 🚗 Limited access to health care, and the need to travel long distances to get health care 💵 Low insurance coverage and high poverty rates 🍎 Limited access to health education, healthy foods and exercise opportunities The Glades region of Florida, along the southeastern shore of Lake Okeechobee, faces many examples of rural health challenges. HeartCorps connects community members who have an interest in health

🏥 What is National Rural Health Day? Each year on the third Thursday in November, we celebrate the “Power of Rural”, a day to honor the communities, organizations, and healthcare workers powering rural America. Join us this Thursday, November 20th as we shine a light on the unique health-care challenges these areas face and our mission to move forward. 🔗 powerofrural.org NOSORH | Arkansas Rural Health Partnership