Rural Health Section

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Rural Health Section is committed to improving access to quality health care for all Arkansans, especially those in rural and underserved areas. Through several key programs, the Rural Health Section supports hospitals, clinics, and communities in building stronger, more sustainable health systems.

• Charitable Clinics
  • The Arkansas Volunteer Health Care Act
• Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (FLEX)
• Primary Care Office (PCO)
  • Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
  • Shortage Designation
  • Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs
• Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program (SHIP)
  • Critical Access Hospitals

• State Office of Rural Health (SORH)

Contact Us

Rural Health Section
4815 W. Markham St., Slot 76
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-280-4529
[email protected]