Improving Rural Life (NAPS)—If you're one of the millions of Americans who live in a rural community, you'll be happy to learn about an organization dedicated to improving your quality oflife. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) recently conducted a Community Leader Assessment which identified the most serious needs of rural com- munities: access to affordable health care, attracting new busi- ness with higher paying jobs and setting high standards for quality education. Community Leader Assessment Survey: MostSerious Needs In Rural Communities Access to Health Care elf4utsaeraelo) Quality Education 25% 19% B&y4 @ Results of the study by NRHA reveal needsof rural communities. The questionnaire was distrib- walks of rural life. Together they were returned from hundreds of facing rural America and develop policy to support these needs in uted to rural community leaders across the country. Assessments rural residents representing law enforcement, education, business and management, county extension, volunteers, the faith commu- nity and manyothers. For the first time in its nearly can address the challenging issues rural communities. To receive a complimentary copy of the NRHA's community memberpublication, Rural Suc- cess, sponsored by Pharmacia Corporation, send your name and 25-year history, the NRHA is address to: NRHA, One West Armour Blvd., Suite 208, Kansas to join the association. Through the new community membercate- mail to mail@NRHArural.org. For more information about the NRHA,visit the Web site at www. NRHaArural.org. inviting rural community leaders from outside the health care field gory, the association can now bring together leaders from all City, Mo. 64111-2087 or send bye-
