The Ozarks Public Health Institute (OPHI) at Missouri State University will open an innovative new center focused on public health issues in rural Missouri.

The Center for Rural Health will be housed on the West Plains campus, offering faculty, staff and students opportunities to engage in research projects, community outreach and public health field experience.

The center connects Missouri State’s Springfield and West Plains campuses, enhancing opportunities for staff and faculty and providing a pathway for West Plains students to transition into advanced degrees. The center aligns with the university’s public affairs mission and both campuses’ strategic plans, emphasizing student success, impactful research and community service.

Learn more about the Center for Rural Health