National Rural Health Day is Thursday, November 19, 2026, and the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) encourages members across the state to join the celebration!
National Rural Health Day recognizes the dedication of rural healthcare professionals, organizations, and communities working every day to ensure access to quality healthcare close to home. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the people who make rural healthcare possible and highlight its vital role in keeping South Dakota communities strong.
How Will You Celebrate?
SDAHO encourages members to get involved by recognizing healthcare teams, sharing community success stories, thanking rural healthcare professionals, or highlighting the important work happening in their facilities.
Looking for ways to participate? Several upcoming national events offer opportunities to connect and learn:
- November 14: Rural Health Clinical Congress Fall 2026
- November 17: Building Connected Communities: A Practical Toolkit for Rural Healthy Aging
- November 18: Beyond the Clinic Walls: Is Mobile Healthcare Right for Your Rural Community?
- November 18: Quality Leaders as Influencers: Practical Tactics to Build Engagement & Shared Ownership
- November 18: HRSA Virtual Job Fair
- November 19: National Rural Health Day 2026
- November 19: The Power of Rural: Then, Now, and What’s Next
- November 20: Celebrating the Heart of Rural Healthcare: National Rural Honor Roll
View the full calendar of events
Share Your #PowerOfRural!
Make plans now to celebrate on November 19! Share photos, stories, and messages of appreciation using #PowerOfRural and #NationalRuralHealthDay to help showcase the strength of rural healthcare across South Dakota.
Visit PowerOfRural.org for celebration ideas, free resources, and ready-to-use social media materials.
