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This resolution designates November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day" while highlighting the unique challenges and contributions of rural healthcare in the United States. The resolution acknowledges that over 66.3 million Americans live in rural communities and face significant healthcare obstacles, including lower life expectancy, limited access to medical providers, transportation barriers, and higher rates of being uninsured. It notes that 50 percent of rural hospitals are operating at a financial loss, and 432 rural hospitals are at risk of closure, which underscores the critical need to support rural healthcare infrastructure. The resolution aims to honor rural healthcare providers who offer personalized, community-focused care and calls for recognizing their efforts in addressing healthcare challenges. By designating this specific day, the Senate seeks to celebrate rural health professionals, support their goals, and express a commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability in rural areas of the United States.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/507/all-info