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 OfficeSusan Veale, Executive AssistantPO Box 11675Murfreesboro, TN 37129615-907-9707 phone615-413-3322 faxsusan@rhat.orgEmail
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