
Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health
The Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (PORH) partners with federal and state governments and Penn State University to enhance rural health in Pennsylvania. Established in 1991 and funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, PORH provides coordination, technical assistance, and healthcare provider recruitment. Specializing in rural health, agricultural safety, oral health, and community development, PORH ensures access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for rural Pennsylvanians. Our mission is to improve rural health and be recognized as a premier rural health organization in Pennsylvania and one of the most effective in the nation.






