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Rural Health Research Institute

The Rural Health Research Institute (RHRI) at Georgia Southern University is an interdisciplinary hub of research focusing on rural health issues spanning the health spectrum (physical health, mental health, and prevention). The Rural Health Research Institute connects faculty from diverse backgrounds, representing dozens of fields and research areas. Please explore our site to learn more about our initiatives.

Contact Information

Rural Health Research Institute
Georgia Southern University
Brannen Hall
P.O. Box 8028
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-7254
Fax: 912-478-8649
RHRI@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

Rural Health Research Institute • P.O. Box 8028 • Statesboro, GA 30460 • 912-478-7254 • RHRI@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

RHRI News

At the 2016 Conference of the National Rural Health Association, RHRI Executive Director Dr. Bryant Smalley and Mercer University’s Dr. Jacob Warren accepted the “Program of the Year” award for DESRE, a comprehensive summer training program they developed and directed as part of their NIH Center of Excellence grant.  Read more about the award here.

RHRI Executive Director Dr. Bryant Smalley was named “Educator of the Year” by the National Rural Health Association at its 2015 National Conference.  Click here to learn more about the award.