Maryland Rural Health Association

Sharing on behalf of the Rural Maryland Council!
📢 Your Voice Matters — Help Shape the Future of Rural Maryland

The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) is asking residents, business owners, farmers, community organizations, and local leaders to take a few minutes to complete a quick 10-minute survey to help shape the future of rural communities across Maryland.

Your feedback will help guide:
✅ Legislative advocacy priorities
✅ Future funding decisions
✅ Program development and investments
✅ Rural Maryland grant opportunities

Your input directly supports efforts around:

🌾 Agriculture & Natural Resources
🏥 Rural Health & Wellness
🏘️ Economic & Community Development
📶 Broadband & Infrastructure
💼 Small Business & Workforce Development

Rural communities face unique challenges—and your lived experiences help ensure those voices are heard.

Take the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO2MIEsFnAm9S4uw8y3BdwO2ITZhE-Chw-O7EHYqIR4MRAyg/viewform

Please share with your networks.

Rural Resident Needs Survey The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Baltimore previously developed this survey for residents in rural areas of Maryland on behalf of the Rural Maryland Council (RMC). The RMC is an independent agency within the Maryland Department of Agriculture. RMC serves residents in 18 cou...

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📣 CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN 📣

The Maryland Rural Health Association is now accepting proposal submissions for:

📅 2026 Maryland Rural Health Conference – October 19
📅 Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit – October 20
📍 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel | Linthicum Heights, MD

This year’s theme:
🌾 *Rural Health Reimagined: Bridging Gaps, Leveraging Innovation, and Creating Lasting Impact*

We are seeking presentations, panels, workshops, certifications, and roundtable discussions focused on:
✅ Transforming the Rural Health Workforce
✅ Sustainable Access to Innovative Care
✅ Empowering Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health

This is a great opportunity to share research, innovative programs, best practices, and solutions with rural health leaders and professionals from across the region.

🗓 Proposal Deadline: June 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET

For questions or additional information:
📧: [email protected]

🔒 Member Registration is NOW OPEN! 🔒

Registration is officially open for MRHA members for the:
🌾 2026 Maryland Rural Health Conference
🌎 Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit

Take advantage of early bird pricing and reserve your spot today! General public registration opens June 1.

https://mdruralhealth.org/pages/annual-conference

📣 CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN 📣

The Maryland Rural Health Association is now accepting proposal submissions for:

📅 2026 Maryland Rural Health Conference – October 19
📅 Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit – October 20
📍 Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport Hotel | Linthicum Heights, MD

This year’s theme:
🌾 *Rural Health Reimagined: Bridging Gaps, Leveraging Innovation, and Creating Lasting Impact*

We are seeking presentations, panels, workshops, certifications, and roundtable discussions focused on:
✅ Transforming the Rural Health Workforce
✅ Sustainable Access to Innovative Care
✅ Empowering Rural Marylanders to Eat for Health

This is a great opportunity to share research, innovative programs, best practices, and solutions with rural health leaders and professionals from across the region.

🗓 Proposal Deadline: June 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET

For questions or additional information:
📧: [email protected]

Today we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we remember the fallen and thank all who have served our communities and country.

Roundtable discussion focuses on rural healthcare NATALIE [email protected] CUMBERLAND — State, county and

Service Members, Veterans and Families Monthly Workshop Series
Sleep Health and PTSD in Military Populations: Advances in Research
and Practice

VIRTUAL TRAINING
Wednesday, June 10
1 - 3 p.m.

PRESENTED BY:
Alyson Zalta, Ph.D.

CEUS available

Register at: bit.ly/MCVJuneFY26

Participants will be able to:
—Describe the relationship between sleep health and PTSD among service members and veterans

—Summarize current evidence supporting the use of morning light therapy for PTSD

—Apply practical guidelines for improving sleep health, including the use of morning light therapy

Sponsored by Maryland's Commitment to Veterans

Real Talk: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

Life can be really hard, and too many people suffer in silence. Bringing awareness to Mental Health this month reminds everyone that they aren't alone and that it’s okay to ask for help.

Here is your reminder today:
• Take a deep breath.
• Set a boundary and say "no" if you're overwhelmed.
• Reach out to a friend just to say hello.

Be gentle with yourself today. Your mental health matters!

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 immediately to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.