Resource Assistance Center Website & Consultation Media Relations Assistance Center Information & Education Sharing Advocacy & Policy Analysis (State & Federal) Statewide Leadership Assistance & Development How to Join CSRHA Today? How do I get more information about CSRHA?

The Resource Assistance Center offers a nationally acclaimed website, and a one-stop location to receive information that is helpful to the rural health community and the general public. It includes:

• Clearinghouse for grants (every two weeks)
  
• Clearinghouse for rural related research (every two weeks)
  
• Clearinghouse for rural health related news (every two weeks)
  
• Clearinghouse for calendar of events (daily)
  
• Jobs listing on website
  
• Fact sheets and demographic data on current rural health topics
  
• How-to-manuals for electronic news publications and a variety of rural health services, protocols, and procedures

• Providing letters of support for grants
  
• Assistance with funding opportunities and connecting to funders and foundations
  
• Linking members with similar interests for mentorship and collegial support
  
• Individual consultation for rural health issues specific to an organization or community

MEDIA RELATIONS ASSISTANCE CENTER

CSRHA expands its reach through working with the media to promote rural health. Below is a list of media related
activities:

• Write and publish community-based rural health articles
  
• Promote rural health issues through the cultivation of a media network
  
• Monitor and cover state and federal rural health news
  
• Media Publications (documentary)
  
• Development of press releases for members

INFORMATION & EDUCATION SHARING

The Rural Health Advocate, the signature electronic news publication of CSRHA is developed as a bimonthly educational and information resource for the public and members. It includes newly generated information and resources for rural health in California. With a readership of over 2,000, it connects our readers to the efforts of those working in rural communities, current news, industry information, consumer topics and legislation.

The Annual Rural Health Conference is offered each year in December to members and non-members alike. Over the course of three days, attendents have an opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops, lectures, seminars and sessions dedicated specifically to rural health. The first day is for rural health related organizational meetings. The second day is a legislative and governmental day. The third day include educational tracks for clinicians, administrators and community members to learn about current rural health issues.

Other Educational Trainings are available each year in local communities. Topics include advocacy training, fundraising, bioterrorism planning etc.

ADVOCACY & POLICY ANALYSIS (State & Federal)

CSRHA is recognized as an effective voice and advocate for rural through its strong presence with state and federal policy and decision makers. Activities that support CSRHA's membership include:

• Advocacy monitoring and reporting
  
• Staff and committee recommendations for supporting rural health legislation
  
• Testifying on behalf of rural health
  
• Advocacy training in rural communities
  
• Legislative day at annual conference
  
• Close work with the California Legislative Rural Caucus
  
• Educational symposiums for legislators and government representatives
  
• Close work with National Rural Health Association for federal legislation
  
• Development of policy briefs and fact sheets specific to rural issues
  
• Close working relationship with federal agencies

STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP ASSISTANCE & DEVELOPMENT

In order for California to have a strong rural health program and opportunity for advancement, CSRHA supports leadership at the local, regional, state and federal levels among individuals, providers and agencies to advance our mission. It accomplishes this through the following activities:

• Community board training programs (annual conference track)
  
• Identify and seek new funding opportunities for rural California
  
• Participate in FORHP Leadership Program
  
• Regional Rural Roundtable Development (Southern California, Central California)
  
• Rural Health Research Network Development
  
• Partnership with State Office of Rural Health and Rural Health Policy Council to address statewide rural health issues

• RCAC
• AWHHP Advisory Board
  
• AHEC Advisory Board (health education training)
  
• RHORC Advisory Board (health education training)
  
• OHAC Coalition (dental health)
  
• CHIS Advisory Board (health research)
  
• NRHA Government Affairs Committee
  

How to Join CSRHA Today?

Complete the membership application and send to CSRHA.

How do I get more information about CSRHA?

Go to the website at www.csrha.org or call us at 916-453-0780; or write us at: