From Research to Measurable Impact
Programs that translate evidence into scalable models for literacy, workforce readiness, and equitable care.
The Foundation's programs connect research, practice, and policy to strengthen rural health equity. Each initiative is evidence-based, outcome-measured, and designed for replication across counties and states.The work spans prevention, chronic-care management, literacy, workforce renewal, and systems readiness—each linked through a shared framework of governance, technology, and community engagement.
Access Day — Pilot for System Readiness
Access Day serves as the Foundation's flagship initiative, integrating preventive care, chronic illness management, literacy advancement, and access to essential services such as screening, referral, and telehealth support, and community engagement into a single coordinated platform.It connects local health departments, academic partners, and community organizations to deliver immediate health services while generating data for long-term workforce and policy design. Each event functions as a test environment for scalable interventions—linking service delivery with evidence generation and replication modeling.Programs are prioritized based on regional CHA and CHIP data and aligned with local health departments to ensure measurable outcomes and policy relevance.
Library Health Equity Hub™ — Access through Learning Networks
Gain exclusive insights into emerging strategies, policy recommendations, and real-world data shaping the future of equitable rural health systems.Through partnerships with educational institutions and local governments, the Hub builds digital confidence, supports early detection readiness, and strengthens rural connectivity for vulnerable populations.The model aligns with county-level CHA and CHIP objectives and is designed for replication across library systems in New York and beyond.
Nursing Xchange
Nursing Xchange is a professional and academic fellowship structured to strengthen leadership within nursing and allied health. Launching in 2026, it links academic learning, clinical application, and systems innovation under a single framework that prepares professionals to lead change in rural and underserved communities. The fellowship advances applied research, mentorship, and rotational practice to translate evidence into measurable outcomes. Each cohort focuses on competencies in governance, quality improvement, and digital integration, ensuring participants can align clinical impact with institutional reform.Nursing Xchange defines the next generation of professional pathways—where workforce development functions as a driver of system performance.Professional Pathway Context
Nursing Xchange operates within the Foundation's Rural Equity Workforce Pathway, aligning education, policy, and institutional design to address persistent provider shortages. The program embeds leadership formation within data-driven initiatives such as Access Day and the Library Health Equity Hub, converting pilot interventions into durable capacity. This structure positions the initiative as a scalable model for workforce renewal—turning professional growth into measurable system strength.
Nursing Xchange operates within the Foundation's Rural Equity Workforce Pathway, aligning education, policy, and institutional design to address persistent provider shortages. The program embeds leadership formation within data-driven initiatives such as Access Day and the Library Health Equity Hub, converting pilot interventions into durable capacity. This structure positions the initiative as a scalable model for workforce renewal—turning professional growth into measurable system strength.