The National Rural Health Association is uniquely positioned to represent the interests of minority individuals living in rural areas.

In 1988, NRHA began focusing on rural minority health issues, and since 1992 has worked through its Rural Minority Health Advisory Committee to represent rural and minority-responsive national associations and professional organizations to provide health care services and access to rural minority populations. This committee representation included African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics/Latinos and Native Americans. The NRHA is committed to playing a leading role in developing and carrying out a national rural minority health policy statement and action strategy to improve the health status of rural minority populations.

For a synopsis of NRHA's Racial/Ethnic Activities, click the link below: (PDF format)

History of Racial/Ethnic Activities

Since 1991, the NRHA has offered minority-focused sessions at the Annual Conference and other educational programs. Beginning in 1993, the NRHA has held an annual Rural Minority and Multicultural Health Conference.