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About Rural Health Association of Tennessee

The Rural Health Association of Tennessee (RHAT) is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization of individuals and organizations committed to improving the health of rural Tennesseans by providing leadership on rural issues through advocacy, communication, education and legislation. Since 1995, RHAT has worked to effect a positive change in the health and well-being of all rural people in Tennessee through the proactive involvement of our members, other organizations, and policymakers in identifying and resolving rural health care concerns.


The Rural Health Association of Tennessee is the only group in Tennessee that specifically and exclusively  focuses on Tennessee's rural citizens and their well-being. 


Our Areas of Concern in Rural Tennessee-

  • Substance Abuse
  • Rural Access to Health Care
  • Special Populations
  • Mental/Behavioral Health
  • Health Professions Education
  • Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
  • Oral Health
  • Rural Emergency Preparedness



The Latest Rural Headlines

RHAT Supports Health Centers as Key Player in Health Reform

Final Summary of Legislative Tracking 2009

FDA Recalls Zicam Cold Products

Rural Health Awards 2009- Nomination Forms


RHAT supports healthy food in schools


RHAT Supports TN Menu Labeling initiative


Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage in Tennessee


Coordinated School Health Presentation to the Senate Education Committee, March 3, 2009

RHAT writes letter for Coordinated School Health

RHAT writes letter to TVA re Coal Ash

Governor Declares Rural Health Week

CMS Launches Website to Assist Medicare Caregivers


Agencies Urge Residents to Prepare for Disasters









RHAT Administrative Office
Susan Veale, Executive Assistant
PO Box 11675
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-907-9707 phone
615-413-3322 fax
susan@rhat.org

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