Greene Rural Health

What Greene Rural Health does

Greene County Rural Health Network (DBA: Greene Rural Health / Greene Health Network) is a nonprofit community health resource network serving Greene County, NY (population 46,900+), a rural Catskill Mountains community with limited healthcare and fitness infrastructure (only one commercial gym countywide). The organization functions as a centralized health information portal and community resource hub, aggregating and publishing educational content on chronic disease prevention (diabetes, Lyme disease, breast cancer), behavioral health and crisis support, substance use (opioid addiction, smoking, vaping), water safety, and wellness (Living Healthy weight management, Greene Walks physical activity). Its distribution model combines a content website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, WordPress), email newsletters, local TV/radio, flyers, and community events/workshops.

The underlying technology is a WordPress-based content platform (greenehealthnetwork.com) that serves as a directory of partner healthcare providers, crisis hotlines, and local program resources. There is no proprietary software, no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML components; the platform's value is editorial curation and partner coordination rather than technology differentiation. Programmatic offerings span education (diabetes, Lyme, breast cancer), harm reduction (Narcan training, medication drop boxes, addiction prevention), cessation support (smoking/vaping with NYS Quitline integration), screening coordination (mammograms, colorectal cancer screening), and community wellness (Greene Walks). Operational offices are located in Catskill, NY, including community health offices at 411 Main St and a Family Planning Clinic at the Professional Academic Center.

The business model is nonprofit grant- and donation-funded, with sliding-fee direct services and explicit acceptance of Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other insurance plans, alongside a stated policy that no one will be denied services due to inability to pay. There is no disclosed revenue, no paid customer segment, and no commercial pricing model; the customer base is geographically defined as Greene County residents, with secondary outreach to outdoor enthusiasts at risk of tick exposure and individuals facing behavioral health challenges. Distribution relies on referral relationships with core healthcare partners (Prime Columbia Greene Medical, Sun River Health Hudson, Greene Medical Imaging, Catskill VA Clinic) and behavioral health partners (Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition, Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene), supported by urgent care and imaging partners for screening and crisis pathways.

Name

Greene Rural Health

Legal name

Greene County Rural Health Network

Website

https://greenehealthnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greene County Rural Health Network is a nonprofit community health resource hub serving rural Greene County, NY (46,900+ residents), operating a content portal and partner network that delivers health education, harm reduction, and wellness programs connecting residents to local healthcare providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Education and Resource Coordination

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Community health resources
• Health education programs
• Rural health network
• Harm reduction services
• Wellness initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Catskill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greene Rural Health (Greene County Rural Health Network) operates a community health resource portal and network connecting rural Greene County, New York residents to local health services, screenings, and education. It delivers standalone health education programs on diabetes, Lyme disease, breast cancer, smoking cessation, and weight management; harm reduction initiatives including Naloxone training and medication disposal; the Greene Walks community walking program; and a behavioral health crisis resource directory linking residents to hotlines and mobile crisis teams.

Product overview

Greene County Rural Health Network operates as a community health resource network rather than a traditional technology product company. The network functions as a unified health information portal offering multiple health education programs and community health initiatives, including wellness education (Living Healthy, weight management), disease awareness (diabetes, Lyme disease, breast cancer), behavioral health resources, harm reduction programs (addiction prevention, Narcan training, medication disposal), smoking/vaping cessation support, health screening coordination, and community wellness activities (Greene Walks). These programs are all accessible through a single website platform that serves as the primary digital interface for connecting Greene County residents to local health resources and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living Healthy Program Weight management and wellness education program providing Greene County residents with nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle resources to prevent chronic disease.
• Diabetes Education Program Diabetes awareness and education initiative for Greene County residents covering types of diabetes, early warning signs, prevention strategies, and connections to local testing resources.
• Lyme Disease Awareness Program Educational resource on Lyme disease prevention, tick identification, symptoms, and treatment information for at-risk Greene County residents.
• Medication Drop Box Program Safe medication disposal program connecting Greene County residents to year-round medication drop box locations to prevent prescription drug misuse and environmental contamination.
• Vaping Prevention Program E-cigarette and vaping awareness initiative providing health risk information, youth prevention resources, and quit support for tobacco and nicotine users.
• Smoking Cessation Program Tobacco cessation support program offering resources on nicotine addiction, quit methods, NRT options, and connections to the NY State Quitline.
• Addiction and Overdose Prevention Program Opioid and substance use prevention initiative providing harm reduction resources, Naloxone distribution information, overdose statistics, and connections to local treatment services.
• Greene Walks Program Community walking and physical activity program encouraging Greene County residents to engage in regular exercise through organized walking activities and weekly email engagement.
• Health Screening Coordination Services Resource hub connecting Greene County residents to recommended health screenings by age and gender, including mammograms, colorectal cancer screening, and routine preventive care locations.
• Breast Cancer Awareness Program Breast cancer education initiative promoting early detection through mammograms, self-exams, and connections to local screening facilities for Greene County women.
• Behavioral Health Resource Hub Mental health and crisis support resource directory connecting Greene County residents to local behavioral health services, crisis hotlines, and mobile crisis teams.
• Safe Water Education Program Private well water safety initiative providing testing recommendations, contaminant information, and connections to certified laboratories for Greene County residents on private wells.
• Narcan Training and Harm Reduction Supplies Opioid overdose prevention program offering free Narcan training, supplies, and harm reduction resources to Greene County community members through partner Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% decrease in overdose events by 2024 since peak in 2021
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Columbia-Greene Addiction CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal resource partner offering community awareness campaigns, youth programming, advocacy initiatives, free Narcan training and supplies, medication safety and disposal kits, community education through presentations and workshops, and connections to local treatment and recovery resources. Contact: 518-303-3635, [email protected].
• Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene (MHACG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) services offering emotional and crisis support with mobility to reach individuals in-person. Services include on-site face-to-face mental health assessments, referrals to services, follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations, wellness calls, phone assessments, and consultations.
• Columbia County Health Department Division of Environmental HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides consultation on drinking water quality concerns, microbiological quality, mineral or metal levels, and solvent contamination. Referenced as resource for private well testing guidance in Greene County.
• Prime Columbia Greene MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary care facility at 159 Jefferson Heights, Catskill, NY providing primary care visits, routine lab work, and chronic disease screening. Listed as a key healthcare access point for Greene County residents.
• Sun River Health HudsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFull primary care and preventive screening services at 750 Union St, Hudson, NY serving Greene County residents. Partner facility for cancer screening and preventive care referrals.
• WellNow Urgent Care – CatskillminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrgent care facility at 11 Maple Ave, Catskill, NY providing lab testing, basic health checks, physicals, and some screening services for walk-in patients.
• Catskill Urgent CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrgent care facility at 10 Grandview Ave, Catskill, NY providing walk-in care and basic diagnostic testing services.
• Albany Med EmUrgentCare – CoxsackieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrgent care facility at Route 9W, West Coxsackie, NY providing walk-in care and diagnostic testing serving Greene County residents.
• Greene Medical ImagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical imaging facility providing imaging for cancer screening, bone density testing, and other diagnostic services with referral from primary care providers.
• Catskill VA CliniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans Affairs clinic at Jefferson Heights, Catskill, NY providing screening and primary care services for eligible veterans in Greene County.
• CDYMCA Greene County YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal YMCA offering gyms and fitness classes to complement Greene Rural Health's exercise and wellness programming. Greene County has limited fitness infrastructure with only one commercial gym for 46,900+ residents.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hudson Headwaters Health Network: Federally qualified health center network serving rural upstate New York with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and community health programs - directly comparable rural NY health network model.
• Sun River Health: Federally qualified community health center network in the Hudson Valley serving Greene County residents with primary care, preventive screenings, and sliding-fee services - explicitly named partner facility for Greene Rural Health.
• Finger Lakes Community Health: Federally qualified health center network serving rural Finger Lakes region of upstate NY with primary care, behavioral health, and community health education programs - comparable rural NY community health network.
• Northern Counties Health Care: Federally qualified health center serving rural Northeast Kingdom Vermont with community health programs, primary care, and behavioral health integration - comparable rural health network model in a similar geographic context.
• Rural Health Information Hub: National clearinghouse providing rural health resources, program models, and community health toolkits - directly comparable as a rural health resource hub with educational content and referral directories.

Regional players

• Common Ground Health: Regional health planning organization serving the Finger Lakes region of New York with community health needs assessments and population health programs - adjacent rural NY health planning organization.

Others

• National Rural Health Association: National membership organization advocating for rural health providers and communities, offering policy resources, networking, and educational programming - related industry association for rural health networks.

Broad incumbents

• Bassett Healthcare Network: Large rural upstate NY integrated healthcare system serving multiple counties including Columbia-Greene region with hospitals, primary care, and community health programs - operates at greater scale in overlapping geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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