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Arizona Center for Rural Health

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Arizona Center for Rural Health

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) - serves Arizona through its mission to “improve the health and wellness of rural populations.”

The Center for Rural Health (CRH) - serves Arizona through its mission to “improve the health and wellness of rural populations.” Established as the Rural Health Office in 1981 with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it coordinates statewide rural health initiatives. Center staff, faculty and collaborators have expertise in population, rural and border health; rural and

critical access hospitals; community health centers including rural health clinics (RHCs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); health workforce assessment, planning and policy development; community engagement; service-learning training; practice based research; and rural health policy development, implementation and assessment. The Center houses programs funded in part by the state, the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and other sources to support the Arizona State Office of Rural Health (AzSORH), the Arizona Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (AzFlex), and the Arizona Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (AzSHIP). From the Rural Health Office (RHO) founding director - Dr. Andy Nichols, to Alison Hughes MPA who transitioned the RHO, founded the Center for Rural Health (CRH) and served as its first Director, to Dr. Gary Hart and Dr. Neil MacKinnon, to its current Director, Dr. Dan Derksen - the Center has worked closely with community partners to improve health outcomes and access to quality healthcare, and reduce health disparities. Attribution for success extends broadly to these leaders, particularly the partners, staff and faculty who have tirelessly committed to the Center’s mission for more than three decades.

08/17/2026

Our monthly newsletter is out now! Check it out at:

Arizona Center for Rural Health has developed a set of tools to inform the Rural Health Transformation Program planning and implementation.

08/14/2026

Our newest Annual Report is now available!

Take a look at what the Arizona Center for Rural Health has been working on to support rural and vulnerable communities across Arizona.

Check it out on our website:

AzCRH Annual Reports The University of Arizona (UArizona) Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) annual reports summarize activities related to its mission to improve the health & wellness of Arizona’s rural & vulnerable populations. AzCRH Annual Report FY26 Published August 4, 2026 Download AzCRH Annu...

08/12/2026

The Southwest Center for Resilience for Climate & Health (SCORCH) is hosting a Rural Arizona Heat Listening Sessions: Summary & Discussion on 8/28!

Join the conversation and learn more about what was heard from rural Arizona communities.

Register today:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SCORCH Rural Arizona Heat Listening Sessions | Summary & Discussion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

08/10/2026

Two webinars are happening this August!

-Nutrition Education in Rural Arizona
-Substance Use Disorder Claims & Billing for FQHCs

Join us to learn more about these important rural health topics.

Learn more and register:

WelcomeThe Arizona Center for Rural Health (AzCRH) core mission is to improve the health and wellness of Arizona’s rural and underserved populations. AzCRH Serves Rural Arizona by: Providing education, technical assistance, data and analysis to rural hospitals and providers to help them adapt ...

08/07/2026

We're hard at work on our newest Annual Report!

In the meantime, explore our previous reports to see how AzCRH is advancing its mission to improve the health and wellness of Arizona's rural and vulnerable populations at:

08/05/2026

Arizona Center for Rural Health has developed a set of tools to inform the Rural Health Transformation Program planning and implementation. Have you seen the latest grant opportunities? Visit: https://bit.ly/4fH7OE8 to learn more.

Overview: The 870-page H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law 7/4/25. The 17-page Title VII, Sec. 71401 of H.R. 1, details the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). It stipulates $10 billion per year for five fiscal years 2026-30. Half will be dist...

07/23/2026

As part of the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health's five-year strategic planning process, Joseph Ichter, DrPH, recently met with leaders from critical access hospitals across Northern Arizona. These conversations focused on the challenges and opportunities facing rural healthcare, including workforce, reimbursement, access to care, and health policy. The listening tour continues across Southern Arizona as AzCRH works alongside partners to improve the health and well-being of Arizona's rural and underserved communities.

07/22/2026

AHCCCS invites rural residents, providers, Tribal partners, community organizations, local governments, and other stakeholders to provide feedback on the Arizona RHTP. Check out our calendar to register for in-person or virtual options at: https://bit.ly/4finVb2

07/16/2026

Our monthly newsletter will be coming out soon! Subscribe today at:

AzCRH Newsletters Subscribe to our newsletter. AzCRH Newsletter June 2025 Updates, events, funding opportunities and more. Click to view AzCRH Newsletter May, 2026 Updates, events, funding opportunities and more. Click to view AzCRH Newsletter April 2026 Rural news, events, resources, funding opport...

Address

1295 N Martin Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85724

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	8am - 5:30pm

Website

http://crh.arizona.edu/

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