About Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH)
The Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH), established in 1991, is a federal-state partnership authorized by federal legislation. The UK Center of Excellence in Rural Health serves as the federally-designated Kentucky Office of Rural Health. The mission of the KORH is to support the health and well-being of Kentuckians by promoting access to rural health services. The program provides a framework for linking small rural communities with local, state and federal resources while working toward long-term solutions to rural health issues. The KORH assists clinicians, administrators and consumers in finding ways to improve communications, finances and access to quality health care while ensuring that funding agencies and policymakers are made aware of the needs of rural communities.
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The Kentucky Medical Practice Placement Service (KMPPS) is a statewide physician and provider recruitment program dedicated to strengthening access to care across the Commonwealth. Housed within UK HealthCare, KMPPS partners with hospitals, health systems, clinics, community health centers, and private practices to support the recruitment and retention of physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals in Kentucky communities. KMPPS serves as a trusted connection point between healthcare organizations and candidates who are seeking meaningful opportunities to practice in Kentucky. Through personalized recruitment support, job promotion, candidate outreach, career guidance, and community-focused relationship building, KMPPS helps match providers with practice opportunities that align with their professional goals and the healthcare needs of communities across the state. With a strong commitment to collaboration, service, and advancing health in Kentucky, KMPPS works alongside partners to address workforce needs, support rural and underserved areas, and promote long-term provider placement throughout the Commonwealth.
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Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program
The Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program is a federally funded public health program providing free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to eligible women in Kentucky. Services like mammograms and Pap tests are offered through local health departments and participating clinics around the state.