THE BOOTHEEL NETWORK FOR HEALTH IMPROVEMENT IS A MULTICOUNTY RURAL HEALTH NETWORK ESTABLISHED IN 2010 TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, TO ENHANCE THE GROWTH OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES, AND TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS AMONG RESIDENTS OF THE RURAL COMMUNITIES, BY INCREASING PARTNERSHIPS AND AWARENESS THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS AND OTHER COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENTS.