Office of Rural Health
What We Do
The Office of Rural Health (ORH) assists underserved communities by improving access, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care. In state fiscal year 2017, the office spent $28.8 million from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. ORH administers over 300 contracts designed to expand access to high quality health care for rural and underserved populations allowing the office to return over 86% of its budget directly to NC communities. In addition, ORH provides in-depth technical assistance to North Carolina’s Safety Net system. In 1973, the North Carolina ORH became the first state office in the nation created to focus on the needs of rural and underserved communities.
While we do not provide direct care, our programs support numerous health care safety net organizations throughout North Carolina.
Office of Rural Health Assistance
Administration
Community Health Program
Farmworker Health Program
Grant Opportunities
Health Statistics and Data
Integrated Health Systems
Jim Bernstein’s Story
Medical, Dental, and Psychiatric Recruitment Opportunities for Providers
Medication Assistance Program
Newsletters
North Carolina Rural Hospital Program
North Carolina State Loan Repayment Program
Programs
Provider Recruitment and Placement
Rural Health Centers
Safety Net Resources
Staff Directory
Statewide Telepsychiatry Program
Contact
Mailing Address
NC Office Of Rural Health
2009 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2009
Telephone
919-527-6440
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