Mission:
It is our mission to offer highest quality healthcare to all in Northeastern North Carolina in a culturally sensitive, respectful manner with a special emphasis on reaching the underserved.
Misión:
Nuestra misión es ofrecer atención médica de la más alta calidad a todos en el noreste de Carolina del Norte de una manera culturalmente sensible y respetuosa con un énfasis especial en llegar a los desatendidos.
Vision:
First choice for quality healthcare, where all are valued, respected and appreciated.
Visión:
Primera opción para una atención médica de calidad, donde todos son valorados, respetados y apreciados.
History:
Rural Health Group, Inc. is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (also known as a Community Health Center) dedicated to providing primary medical, dental, OB/GYN, behavioral health care, and many other supporting services to the underserved citizens of our service area. The health center grew out of a community collaboration of concerned citizens to provide low cost and/or free health care services to the people of Northampton County. Over the years our service area has grown to cover 5 counties in northeastern North Carolina.
In the Early 1970s, physicians in Northampton County were getting older, and younger physicians were not moving into the county to replace them. At the time there were only 2 practicing physicians in western Northampton County. Both were in their 60s and saw a limited number of patients. Melvin Broadnax, William Spivey, Jasper Eley, Jack Faison, and other community leaders saw the need to work together to secure medical care for the future of their county. As a result of their efforts, Northampton Medical was established in 1976. In June 1978 the practice joined with Haliwa Health Center (incorporated as Twin County Rural Health), Lake Gaston Medical Clinic, Roanoke Rapids Family Practice, and Rich Square Medical Clinic to form Roanoke Amaranth Community Health Group. Roanoke Amaranth selected a managing partner, merged its practices, and was incorporated as Rural Health Group on January 14, 1985.
As the community’s only safety net clinic, our responsibility to the growing number of uninsured in our community is immense. We are the insurance plan for the region’s poor.
- No one is ever refused service because of the inability to pay (“inability to pay” is explicitly defined as those patients with an annual income of 200% and below the federal poverty level).
- All of our services are offered on a sliding fee scale based upon income and family size.
- Almost 40,000 people have received care at Rural Health Group, Inc.
Awards and Recognition
Board of Directors:
Rural Health Group Board of Directors ensures our mission of providing highest quality healthcare to all in Northeastern North Carolina in a culturally sensitive, respectful manner with a special emphasis on reaching the underserved. The Board of Directors consists of dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and energy and provides oversight that benefits the care of our patients from a healthcare quality and financial perspective. The majority (51%) of our Directors are also our patients and are required to meet monthly. The Board of Directors reflects the many interests, issues, and concerns of the surrounding communities.
Sara Council
Board Member
Kysha Gary
Board Member
Audrey Hardy
Board Member
Mable Johnson
Board Member
Clyde Johnston
Board Chair
Krystian Latham
Board Member
Lutricia Lewis
Board Treasurer
Jimille Mills
Board Member
Wilhelmena Herritage Mitchell
Board Vice-Chair
Ella Green Viverette
Board Member
Chester Williams
Board Member
Gary Wingfield
Board Member
You can make a Difference!
Rural Health Group is currently accepting and reviewing applications.
- A passion for the Rural Health Group mission
- 1-2 hours per month for meetings and training
- Hold a position on one of the committees (Strategic Planning/Quality Improvement/Nominating/Personnel/By-Laws/Finance/Executive)
If you are interested in learning more about Rural Health Group’s Board of Directors, please contact Michelle Wells at (252) 536-5440.
To leave a message for the board you can email them at cs@rhgnc.org or send a letter to PO Box 640, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Employee Enrichment
Culture Excellence Program
What is the Culture Excellence Program?
The Culture Excellence Program engages all RHG employees at every level, promoting teamwork, leadership, and professional development. Through structured collaboration, quality-focused ethics, and performance-driven improvements, the initiative empowers colleagues to enhance patient satisfaction, strengthen workplace culture, and develop valuable interpersonal and professional skills.
The Culture Excellence Program is designed to:
- Promote personal and professional growth, transforming workplace culture through the organization’s mission, vision, values, and leadership philosophy.
- Establish a corporate succession framework, preparing colleagues for leadership and management roles.
- Foster a learning-focused environment that encourages continuous development.
- Cultivate a workplace culture rooted in transparency, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Culture Excellence Pathway
- Culture Excellence Trainee: Rural Health Group colleagues interested in Culture Excellence may enroll in Flight School, a two-year leadership development program. Flight School graduates may advance to Culture Excellence Advisor roles. Flight School topics include:
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Conducting effective meetings
- Quality improvement
- Health center operations
- Culture Excellence Advisors (CEAs): Graduates from Flight School apply their leadership knowledge by teaching workshops alongside Culture Excellence Mentors. CEAs facilitate quarterly staff trainings on workplace culture topics like personal strengths and empathy.
- Culture Excellence Mentors Former CEAs transition into mentorship roles, guiding trainees and advisors in their leadership journey. These mentors provide coaching and support facilitation across Rural Health Group.
Valuing Our Employees
At Rural Health Group, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a workplace culture that values our colleagues. Our employees are our greatest asset, and their diverse backgrounds, experiences, talents, and dedication shape our culture, reputation, and pursuit of excellence.
Each month, we recognize outstanding colleagues through our Employee of the Month program at each site. This initiative highlights individuals who go above and beyond in their contributions to both the workplace and patient care, celebrating their commitment to making a difference.