Rural Health Projects
Rural Health Projects, Inc. is a community based 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Enid, OK. RHP is funded by multiple grants, contracts & community support. For over 35 years, we have connected and collaborated with our diverse communities to provide education and resources aimed at improving population health.
OUR MISSON:
To improve access to and quality of healthcare services for rural Oklahomans through collaboration, advocacy, education, recruitment, and training.
"Giving voice & vision to Rural Health"
At Rural Health Projects, Inc. (RHP), we believe that a person’s zip code should never dictate their quality of life. Headquartered in Enid, Oklahoma, we serve as a vital bridge for public health and regional development across Northwest Oklahoma, unifying Garfield, Grant, and Alfalfa counties—and extending across a 19-county grid—to dismantle systemic barriers and bring quality healthcare and wellness resources to every rural family.
Our Programs, Their Future
Through the TSET Healthy Living Program, RHP successfully drafted and enacted 60+ multi-sector health and wellness policies across local schools, businesses, and municipalities.
These policies established tobacco-free public spaces, school wellness standards, and smoke-free environments that directly protect and support over 50,000 individuals across the region
50,000+
Residents Impacted by Health Policy Updates
37,405
Elementary students participating in the Tri-County Family Resource Center after-school tutoring program completed 37,405 academic questions on the IXL learning platform.
This intensive, targeted tutoring helped vulnerable local students achieve verified mastery of 870 state-standard academic competencies
Academic Questions Answered
To foster interest in healthcare careers early, NwAHEC's pipeline spans a 19-county regional coverage area across Northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle
Including: 800 students engaged through the Career Connection initiative, 175 rural students reached via focused clinical pipeline presentations., 135 high school students who received hands-on, immersive clinical exposure through the “Operation Orange” medical camp
1,100+
Rural Healthcare Students Reached
The Need. Our Action. Your Impact.
Did you know that up to 80% of our health outcomes are determined before we ever step into a doctor’s office?
From severe primary care shortages—like Grant County’s 4,120:1 provider ratio—to the lack of local public health infrastructure in Alfalfa County, rural Oklahomans face unique everyday challenges. Explore our interactive Data & Impact Portal to see how Rural Health Projects, Inc. turns regional needs into proven community lifelines.
The Projects of RHP
Right now across Northwest Oklahoma, we are building a vibrant community where children grow up healthier, seniors stay active, and our neighbors easily find the care they need. By training the next generation of local health professionals, supporting young families with essential resources, guiding individuals to affordable insurance, and making everyday healthy choices easier, our projects actively transform lives. Reach out to get help, get involved, or donate today to secure a healthier tomorrow for everyone.
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TSET Healthy Living Program
Prevention starts with supportive communities. Fighting the leading causes of cancer and heart disease right here in Garfield County, we partner with local schools, businesses, and governments to create active spaces, tobacco-free environments, and better access to fresh food for everyone.
Rural Health Association of Oklahoma + RHP
Rural Health Projects proudly serves as the fiscal agent for the Oklahoma Rural Health Association, and our executive director, Kate Ladwig, serves as the managing director of RHAO. Together, we elevate the voice of rural healthcare and build a healthier, more resilient future for every corner of Oklahoma.
Through RHAO, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with healthcare leaders, providers, and advocates across our state through the Oklahoma Rural Health Association to ensure every rural community has access to quality care. By connecting hometown clinics with critical resources and championing the needs of our rural neighbors, this statewide alliance protects local health services so families can thrive right where they live.
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