Tracy Sanford Health is proud to join communities across the country in celebrating National Rural Health Day (NRHD) on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
Since 2011, this annual observance — founded and coordinated by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (https:// nosorh.org/) (NOSORH), has been held on the third Thursday of November to spotlight the unique healthcare challenges and remarkable strength of the nearly 61 million people living in rural America.
“Rural communities are the backbone of our state, and their health is vital to our collective future,” said Stacy Barstad CEO, Tracy Sanford Health. “We’re proud to celebrate National Rural Health Day and honor the unwavering commitment of rural healthcare providers, organizations, and community leaders who work every day to improve the lives of others.”
This year, Tracy Sanford Health is marking the occasion by offering up sweet treats to our everyday heroes, partnering with our local schools to create special cards for staff, and getting together to share our rural health photos across our Sanford Health Network. Community members, partners, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate and help highlight rural health’s impact in Tracy.
For more information about National Rural Health Day and how to get involved, visit PowerOfRural.org.
To learn more about Tracy Sanford Health, visit https:// www. sanfordhealth. org/ locations/ sanford- tracymedical- center.
