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​      Mark your calendars for an inspiring celebration of the Power of Rural on November 20, 2025, as we come togther for National Rural Health Day! 

This special day is dedicated to honoring the unique spirit, resilience, and innovation found in rural communities across the nation.

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​Hampshire Memorial Hospital Recognized!

Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney, WV, was named one of the National Rural Health Association's Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for 2025.  This award is based on results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, which is a comprehensive assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States.  

This is one of many distinctions Hampshire Memorial Hospital has received recently.  As a Critical Access Hospital, Hampshire memorial offers inpatient and outpatient care and emergency services to more than 23,000 residents of Hampshire County as well as parts of Mineral, Grant, and Hardy counties. The hospital joined the Valley Health system in 2008. 

About

​The West Virginia State Office of Rural Health (WV SORH), established in 1990, is a federal​-state partnership authorized by state legislation. The mission of the WV SORH is to implement programs and promote ​best practice models through collaboration with stakeholders, for the purpose of addressing rural health care.



Responsibilities

​In order to pursue our vision creating ​access to health care services and improved outcomes for our citizens, the WV SORH is charged with:

  • Designing and implementing a strategic plan aimed at addressing rural health needs
  • Managing federal rural health funds
  • Addressing declines in the health care delivery system
  • Addressing issues in physician recruitment and access to care
  • Coordinating with existing healthcare groups and agencies