Rural Health Day in Nevada

WHEREAS, rural communities in Nevada and throughout the United States are exceptional places to live, work and volunteer; and;

WHEREAS, nearly 61 million people (19.7% of the U.S. population) and 86% of the country's land area are considered rural; and;

WHEREAS, the health and well-being of our citizens are of utmost importance to our great state; and;

WHEREAS, rural communities often experience barriers such as limited access to healthcare services, shortages of healthcare providers, transportation challenges, an aging population with higher rates of chronic conditions, and a greater proportion of uninsured and underinsured citizens; and;

WHEREAS, rural communities are resilient, resourceful, and innovative - meeting challenges with creativity and collaboration; and;

WHEREAS, rural America offers meaningful opportunities for dedicated health professionals to deliver high-quality, personalized care and essential health services; and;

WHEREAS, the training of healthcare professionals is critical in meeting the current and future healthcare needs of rural Nevada; and;

WHEREAS, Nevada/National Rural Health Day established by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and the Nevada State Office of Rural Health and observed annually on the third Thursday of November highlights the unique healthcare needs and opportunities in rural communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim November 20, 2025, as

RURAL HEALTH DAY IN NEVADA