Columbia Healthcare Network is a rural health network in New York State dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare. Composed of individuals from healthcare, business, and consumer sectors, this network collaborates with various organizations to ensure that all individuals have equal access to healthcare services. Supported by funding from the New York State Department of Health, Office of Rural Health, as well as public and private resources and donations, the Columbia County Community Healthcare Consortium's mission is to enhance healthcare access through education, information, collaboration, and service delivery. Their vision for the future includes a well-informed healthcare consumer base, equal access to primary care, dental, and vision services for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals, accessible transportation to healthcare services for all residents, and significant progress towards achieving the Healthy People 2015 goals in terms of health outcomes.

Additionally, they strive to improve access to and appropriate utilization of prescription medication for healthcare consumers. Contact them at 518-822-8820 to learn more about their work and support their mission.