REGION — Rural health gets a boost this week.  

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and rural-focused organizations throughout the United States set aside the third Thursday of November to recognize National Rural Health Day. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” and honor the individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing the unique health care needs of nearly 61 million people living in rural America.

“It is of vital importance that we ensure all rural Delaware and Sullivan County have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home,” said Rolland “Boomer” Bojo, president and CEO of United Health Services-Delaware Valley Hospital.