Alaska Office of Rural Health
Mission
The State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) Program helps strengthen rural health care delivery systems by creating a focal point for rural health activities in the State.
Overview
The State Office of Rural Health collects and disseminates rural health care information and data; is engaged in health care provider recruitment and retention; provides technical assistance to rural providers, hospital and communities; and coordinates rural health policy analysis.
Program Expectations/Goals
- Collect and disseminate information.
- Coordinate rural health resources and activities Statewide.
- Provide technical assistance to rural health organizations and providers.
- Encourage recruitment and retention of health professional in shortage areas and rural communities.
- Participate in strengthening State, local and Federal partnerships.
Objectives
- Maintain a clearinghouse for collecting and disseminating information on rural health care issues.
- Disseminate information concerning rural health issues to appropriate rural practitioners, rural health care providers and others.
- Coordinate activities that relate to rural health care including facilitating collaboration to avoid duplication.
- Identify Federal/State non-governmental programs addressing rural health and provide technical assistance to public and nonprofit private entities and rural communities about program participation requirements.
- Provide health system infrastructure support.
- Support the recruitment and retention of health professionals to serve in rural areas.
- Influence and develop health related policies through inter-organizational collaboration.
Links
Contact
Tricia Franklin
phone: 907-269-3445
Tricia.Franklin@alaska.gov