What we do
The Greene County Rural Health Network is a Catskill-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1996 with a mission to improve health services across rural Greene County, NY, serving roughly 50,000 residents. The Network connects healthcare providers, local businesses, and community members to address pressing health needs through more than 25 specialized programs, with a focus on addiction, nutrition, and preventive screenings.
Mission
The Network is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of residents across Greene County’s 650-square-mile area, ensuring that rural communities have access to quality care and resources.
Financial Impact
Since its founding, the Network has invested over $4.5 million to launch and support community health initiatives, helping programs grow toward sustainability and long-term impact.
Behavioral Health & Addiction: Support for individuals struggling with substance use and mental health challenges.
Chronic Disease Management: Targeting diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other prevalent conditions.
Access to Care: Expanding services and resources for residents across rural areas.
Addiction Support: Partners with Twin County Recovery Services to place peer advocates in hospital emergency departments.
Substance Prevention: Promotes safe medication disposal and distributes life-saving Narcan.
Community Health: Hosts programs like GreeneWalks, Fresh Start weight-loss challenges, and provides mini-grants to local organizations for health projects.
Screenings: Encourages breast cancer, diabetes, and heart disease screenings to improve early detection and reduce long-term healthcare costs.
The Greene County Rural Health Network continues to serve as a vital hub for connecting residents, providers, and resources, helping the community navigate the unique health challenges of rural living.
Better health to every corner of Greene.