Community Events
Thursday, April 3: KAIR, Alliance on Aging (Marathon)
Rural Health Network of Monroe County partners with KAIR and the Alliance on Aging to provide services or information in Marathon, supporting older adults in the community.
Friday, April 4: Health to You, Douglass Gym
The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County hosts a health fair at Douglass Gym with free health services and resources for all ages, including screenings and information on the digestive system.
Monday, April 7: Billy Davis event at the Elks Lodge on Truman
Rural Health Network of Monroe County participates in the Billy Davis event at the Elks Lodge on Truman, offering health-related information or services to attendees.
Tuesday, April 8: College Wellness Event
Rural Health Network of Monroe County supports a wellness event at a local college, focusing on health and well-being for students.
Thursday, April 10: Truman Waterfront Market
Rural Health Network of Monroe County engages with the community at the Truman Waterfront Market, providing health information or services to market visitors.
Saturday, April 12: Mote Marine Ocean Fest, Truman Waterfront Park
Join us next Saturday, April 12th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Bernstein Park for "Keys to Sustainability"! 🌱 Learn practical tips on reducing food waste and celebrate Earth Day with us. Plus, participate in our food drive! Bring 3 canned food items to receive a ticket for our raffle. Let's build a more sustainable future together!
Wednesday, April 16: Douglass Square Apartments
Rural Health Network of Monroe County offers targeted health screenings, specifically blood pressure checks and glucose screenings, for residents of Douglass Square Apartments.
Thursday, April 17: KAIR, Alliance on Aging (Marathon)
Rural Health Network of Monroe County continues its partnership with KAIR and the Alliance on Aging to deliver services or information in Marathon.
Thursday, April 24: Truman Waterfront Market
Rural Health Network of Monroe County returns to the Truman Waterfront Market to connect with the community and provide health-related resources.
Saturday, April 26
MIAMI Medical School Health Fair, Key West High School - RHNMC collaborates with the MIA Medical School at their health fair at Key West High School, providing the Mobile Medical Clinic to offer dental exams.
CEO of Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL, named a 2025 Inspiring Woman of Health by Health Foundation of South Florida
The Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL is thrilled to announce that its CEO, Amy Halstead, has been selected as a 2025 Inspiring Woman of Health by the Health Foundation of South Florida. This prestigious award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to community health and well-being in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.
Halstead's work with the Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL has addressed the unique healthcare challenges faced by Monroe County, ensuring access to quality care for all residents. Specifically, the Health Foundation of South Florida has provided critical funding to a trio of healthcare organizations, including the Rural Health Network of Monroe County FL, to expand access to essential healthcare services for pregnant mothers. This collaborative effort has enabled the Rural Health Network’s Maternal Health program to provide vital prenatal care to women in Monroe County who otherwise would lack these essential services. This has directly improved maternal and infant health outcomes.
The Health Foundation of South Florida's Inspiring Women of Health Award celebrates women leaders who are making a difference in health advocacy, innovation, and change. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the award, and Halstead joins a distinguished group of women who have been recognized for their extraordinary contributions.
Learn more about the Health Foundation of South Florida here: https://hfsf.org/
Rural Health Network on Capital Hill
The Rural Health Network of Monroe joined other Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for community health. We're incredibly grateful to our Senators and Representatives for their ongoing support of FQHCs and the critical healthcare safety net we provide. We appreciate the strong bipartisan support FQHCs have historically received and look forward to continuing to work together to improve access to care.