For National Rural Health Day, we honor the incredible health care and public health workers serving rural MN communities. Rural Health Awards are given annually to individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to improving rural health in Minnesota. Awards are announced every year on National Rural Health Day, the third Thursday of November. This year’s winners are Nicole Kiesow, PA-C, Ray Christensen, MD, Joseph Corser, MD, Elevate, Nicotine-Free Greater Mankato Coalition and MN's Community Star is Rick Ash. Thank you all for your commitment to rural health in Minnesota! health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2025/rural111725.html #PowerOfRural #RuralHealthDay #MinnesotaCommunities